News Item #1674

From Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6:

Temporary Access Point Closure to Banklick Road (KY 2043) from Bristow Road (KY 536) in Kenton County Tentatively Scheduled on Wednesday, Nov. 11
Crews will add turn lanes, repave intersection as part of ongoing Bristow Road (KY 536) widening and safety improvement project

COVINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a temporary access point closure to Banklick Road (KY 2043) from Bristow Road (KY 536) in Kenton County beginning Wednesday, Nov. 11. Crews will be reconstructing the road near the intersection to include turn lanes as part of the ongoing widening and safety improvement project on Bristow Road/Mt. Zion Road.

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, crews will block the entrance to Banklick Road from Bristow Road as part of the reconstruction work. This 24/7 closure is expected to remain in place through Tuesday, Nov. 17.

A single lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on Bristow Road throughout the closure.

A signed detour will be in place to guide motorists around the closure. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid delays.

More information about the KY 536 projects can be found on the project website .

Project schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. For the most current information on road construction in Northern Kentucky, please visit the District 6 Roadshow  or the Driving Northern Kentucky Progress  website. You can also stay informed by following KYTC District 6 on Facebook  and X  (formerly Twitter). For statewide traffic and travel updates, visit GoKY .

Project Background

A widening and safety improvement project on KY 536 (Mt. Zion Road/Bristow Road) began in April 2024. This project focuses on a 1.54 mile stretch of KY 536 from west of the KY 1303 intersection to west of Williamswoods Drive.

The project includes the following improvements:

• Widening throughout the project area from two lanes of vehicular traffic, to four lanes to reduce congestion and improve traffic efficiency.
• A multi-use path will be built on both sides of KY 536 to improve bicycle/pedestrian connectivity.
• Widening an overpass bridge over a nearby railroad.
• Curb/gutter improvements along with storm sewer and drainage work

Additionally, two roundabouts will be built to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and increase safety. These roundabouts will be located at the following intersections:

• KY 536 and KY 1303
• KY 536 and Hogrefe Road

The $30,750,724.98 project was awarded to Eaton Asphalt Paving Company, of Walton, KY. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.