News Item #1655

The Interstate 71 widening in Carroll County and Gallatin County, which takes the interstate from two lanes in each direction to three between mile points 52.77 and 57.36, is nearly done. According to District 6’s Roadshow for the week of Oct. 25, final surface paving was to begin Sunday, Oct. 25, with overnight lane closures in both directions while it is under way. Northbound traffic is already in its final configuration; southbound traffic will move into its final configuration over the following several weeks, and short ramp closures are expected near the interchanges.

The full Roadshow from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6:

ROADSHOW
Week of Oct. 25, 2026

Here, you'll find all of the NEW projects, maintenance, and other work taking place in our 11 county district:

Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton, and Robertson Counties

Click the button below to take a look at all of the projects happening right now.

CLICK HERE: Full ROADSHOW Report 

New items or changes in project status are italicized.

*Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur, so the information below is strictly of an advisory nature and is subject to change with no notice.

Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch work, litter pick up, brush clearing, culvert repairs and additional work by our KYTC maintenance crews may occur on major interstates/state routes during non-peak daytime hours and at night.

Motorists should watch for roadside maintenance on interstates/highways throughout the district DAILY. We will send out information to the public if these tasks require significant impacts to traffic.

Looking for information regarding the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project? Please visit the project website  for traffic impacts and more information regarding the work. You can also sign up for email and text alerts here .

GALLATIN AND CARROLL COUNTIES:

I-71 – 52.77 – 57.36 mile points – A widening project aimed at reducing congestion and improving safety on I-71 in Carroll and Gallatin counties is in progress. The project will widen I-71 from its configuration of two lanes in each direction, to three lanes.

Final surface paving operations are expected to begin Sunday, Oct. 25, as crews continue making progress toward completing the project.

Overnight lane closures are expected in both directions of the interstate while paving operations are underway. At least one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction at all times during overnight work.

Northbound: Traffic is currently operating in its final configuration. Motorists should expect overnight lane closures as crews complete final surface paving.

Southbound: Motorists should expect overnight lane closures and changing traffic patterns over the next several weeks as crews continue paving operations and transition traffic into its final configuration.

Contracted crews are scheduled to work during the following hours:
-Sunday through Thursday: 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.
-Friday and Saturday: 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Additionally, short-term ramp closures are anticipated as crews complete paving operations near interstate on/off ramps. Additional updates will be provided as these closures are scheduled.

Plan ahead and expect delays when traveling through the work zone during overnight working hours. Use caution, reduce speed and remain alert for changing traffic patterns, lane closures and crews working near traffic.

All work is weather permitting. Learn more about the project here .

Boone County

• Chambers Road (KY 2951) – 0.0 – 2.79 mile points – A resurfacing project on Chambers Road from Richwood Road (KY 338) to Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) is now complete.

• I-275 – 4.9 mile point – On Sunday, Oct. 25, crews will install new overhead utility wires spanning I-275 east of the Petersburg Road (KY 20) overpass.
  
  Several rolling roadblocks, each lasting approximately 15 minutes, will occur between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Traffic on affected segments of I-275 will be slowed to allow the work to proceed safely.
  
  Additionally, temporary delays may also occur on the following ramps when rolling roadblocks are in progress:
  
  - On-ramp from North Bend Road (KY 237) to I-275 eastbound - On-ramp from Terminal Drive (KY 212) to I-275 westbound - On-ramp from Mineola Pike (KY 3076) to I-275 westbound
  
  Expect delays, consider alternate routes, and avoid the area during the scheduled hours. Please adhere to posted signage, and do not pass crews blocking ramps during the rolling roadblock.
  
  Weather permitting, this work is expected to be completed by 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25.

Campbell County

• Intersection of Lowell Street (KY 9) and 12th Street – A new traffic signal is now fully operational at this intersection.
  
  
• Interstate 275 Eastbound – 78 mile point – A bridge maintenance project is expected to begin on Monday, Oct. 26. Our KYTC structures crew will be performing the project on the I-275 eastbound bridge overpass over the Licking River.
  
  On both Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27, beginning nightly at 7 p.m., crews will block a single left lane. At 9 p.m., crews will block the left and center lanes. All lanes reopen by 5 a.m. daily. The exit ramps to/from Wilder/AA Highway are expected to remain open.
  
  Weather permitting, this maintenance project is expected to be completed Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 5 a.m.

Kenton County

• Winston Avenue/Pride Parkway (KY 16) – 13.98 – 14.5 mile points – A maintenance project is now underway on KY 16 from E. 42nd Street to I-275. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, crews will block the southbound right lane for the duration of the project. Between the working hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., a second southbound lane will be blocked with southbound traffic shifting to the center turn lane. The southbound left lane is expected to reopen daily by 7 p.m. One lane of southbound traffic will be maintained at all times. Both northbound lanes will remain open. Weather permitting, this maintenance project is expected to be completed early December 2026.
  
  
• Turkeyfoot Road (KY 1303) – 1.05 – 2.71 mile point – A preventive maintenance project on a portion of Turkeyfoot Road from north of Beechgrove Drive to south of Brightleaf Boulevard is now complete.
  
  
• Various Interstates – I-71/75 and I-275 – Skid testing is on several area interstates is now complete.