KYTC Richmond Road Improvements

Project Updates

Construction Phase Information

Construct the outside full depth lanes and shoulders of US 25 / KY 418 up to the final base courses.

  • Short term lane closures may occur as needed for the outside lane during 9 AM and 4 PM.
  • Construction of Aphids Way will be completed in Phases 1 & 2. Aphids Way will be closed to traffic during construction and traffic should be diverted to Old Richmond Rd.
Construction Map
Phase One graphic
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Construction in the median of US 25 / KY 418.

  • Construct the median islands for the loon u-turn crossovers and left turn lanes to provide u-turn access to the side roads.
  • Short term lane closures may occur as needed for the outside lane during 9 AM and 4 PM.
  • Construction of Aphids Way will be completed in Phases 1 & 2. Aphids Way will be closed to traffic during construction and traffic should be diverted to Old Richmond Rd.
Construction Map
Phase two graphic
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Construction in the median of US 25 / KY 418.

  • Construct the median islands in the intersection to provide RCUT access to the side roads. Left turns at the intersection shall be restricted and drivers may u-turn at the loons.
  • Traffic from the side streets turning left or going through may turn right and use the newly constructed u-turn loons.
Construction Map
Phase three graphic
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Phase three top-down graphic
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Once left turn and through movements from the side roads are restricted (starting in Phase 3), traffic should follow the RCUT flow of traffic shown on the right.

Construct final surface course for the entire project after widening has been completed.

Final phase top-down graphic
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If you have any questions or comments about the construction, please fill out the form below. For emergencies, please contact the District 7 office at 859-246-2355.

Project Timeline

Project timline: March 30, 2022
                                        Public Notice of Project; April 1, 2023
                                        ROW Acquisition Began; May 1, 2024
                                        Intersection at Competition Drive Construction Began; Intersection at Competition Drive Construction Completed;
                                        April 20, 2025 Final Construction Plans Complete
                                        July 1, 2025* Phase 1 Construction to Begin;
                                        TBD Phase 2 Construction Estimated to Begin;
                                        TBD Phase 3 Construction Estimated to Begin'
                                        June 30, 2026* Construction Completed
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Interactive Map

Proposed roadway improvements shown, as well as previously constructed RCUT at Competition Drive near I-75.

Legend

Raised Island
New Shared Use Path
Grass Median
Pavement Removal