News Item #1672

From Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6:

Weekend Closure on Portion of W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (KY 1120) in Covington Beginning Friday, Nov. 13
24/7 road closure needed for ongoing utility work as part of Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project

COVINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) – In an effort to reduce disruptions in the future, a full closure of W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (KY 1120) in Covington will take place on the weekend beginning Friday, Nov. 13. This work is associated with ongoing utility relocation work as part of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.

On Friday, Nov. 13 beginning at 8 p.m., W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. will be blocked to all traffic from east of Simon Kenton Way (0.05 mile point) to Main Street/James Simpson Jr. Way (0.16 mile point), a distance of 0.11 miles. Local traffic will be maintained on W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. up until Main Street.

Additionally, Simon Kenton Way will also be blocked throughout the entirety of this portion of the utility work. Weather permitting, this work is expected to be completed, with all lanes reopening by Monday, Nov. 16 at 5 a.m.

Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid delays.

Additional utility work will be necessary on this corridor as the project progresses in the coming months. KYTC will provide updates from the project team once this work is closer to being officially scheduled.

About the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project

The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project is one of the nation’s most significant transportation transformations, spanning eight miles of I-71/75 in Kentucky and I-75 in Ohio. Construction will begin with the new companion bridge to the west of the Brent Spence Bridge and one mile of approach work in each state. In addition to the new bridge, the project will restripe the existing Brent Spence Bridge to carry local traffic; improve safety and reduce congestion by separating local and through travel; redesign ramp configurations throughout the corridor; and add new pedestrian and bicycle connections linking neighborhoods to jobs and transit. This once-in-a-generation investment will strengthen national freight movement, support local businesses and workforce growth, and enhance quality of life for the millions who rely on this critical corridor. For more information, visit the project website here.