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275 may be bad this weekend, but at least that'll keep you away from 275

275 may be bad this weekend, but at least that'll keep you away from 275

WILDER, KY (FOX19) - Highway work on I-275 this weekend will keep lanes closed and completely block several exit ramps across the Kenton County line.  The bright side is, that may discourage you from visiting I-75 in northern Kenton County, where long delays are expected.

Here is information from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet:

I-275 WB from KY 9 (AA Highway) in Campbell County to US 25 (Dixie Highway) in Kenton County

•     Traffic is currently restricted to two lanes on I-275 WB at Exit 77 (KY 9 – Wilder) and the closure is scheduled to remain in place until Friday, May 27, 2011.  During off-peak periods, lane restrictions may be in place on KY 9 for overhead bridge work on I-275.

•     The entrance ramp from KY 16 NB (Taylor Mill) to I-275 EB will be closed beginning at 7 pm, Friday, May 20, 2011 until 6 am, Monday, May 23, 2011.

•     The entrance ramp f

Road crews busy in Campbell County this week

Road crews busy in Campbell County this week

ALEXANDRIA (FOX19) - Here's a list of projects and problems on the roads in and near Campbell County:

•     I-471: Monday to Friday, May 16-20: Crews will patch and repair potholes on I-471 90 – 5 mile-marker) in Campbell County.  Please watch for crews, lane closures and equipment. 

•     I-75 NB (MP 186-191) CUT IN THE HILL IN KENTON COUNTY REVIVE THE DRIVE – NKY Interstate Project -  Construction work scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled due to potential forecast.  There will be no lane restrictions, the northbound entrance ramp from Kyles Lane and the northbound exit ramp to 12th Street/MLK Blvd. will be open.

Ohio River Trail segments to open

Ohio River Trail segments to open

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - There will be ribbon-cuttings Friday for two new segments of the Ohio River Trail.  The new segments run from Congress to Wilmer and from Sutton to Five Mile.

The event starts at 10:00 a.m. at 262 Wilmer Avenue and continues 11:30 a.m. at the Sutton and Kellogg Avenue intersection.

The Ohio River Trail is being built by the Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Regional Council of Governments. 

This 16-mile trail will run west from the Village of New Richmond ending eventually in Eastern Cincinnati.  The trail will run through Pierce Township, Clermont County and Anderson Township. A northern spur will connect this trail to the Little Miami Scenic Trail just south of Lunken Airport. To the west this trail will connect to the Purple People Bridge in downtown Cincinnati.

Bike and Ride FREE on Metro, TANK and CTC on May 19

Bike and Ride FREE on Metro, TANK and CTC on May 19

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)  –  To celebrate Bike to Work Day, bicycle commuters can ride free on Metro, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) or Clermont Transportation Connection (CTC) on Thursday, May 19, when they transport their bikes on the easy-to-use bus bike racks.

Bike racks are located on the front of all Metro, TANK and CTC buses and can be used at all bus stops including Government Square downtown. Each bike rack can accommodate two bikes. For safety reasons, bikes are not allowed on-board buses unless they can be folded and stowed under a seat.

Metro and TANK were recently recognized as “Bike Friendly Destinations” for providing advocacy and infrastructure improvements to support bicycling for employees and riders.

“All Metro buses have bike racks, and many bike riders use our service every day,” said Terry Garcia Crews, Metro’s CEO and General Manager.

Road repairs cross Campbell County

Road repairs cross Campbell County

ALEXANDRIA (FOX19) - Here are the latest state road projects in and near Campbell County.  275 in Wilder and roads off US 27 in the southern part of the county seem to be some of the busiest spots reported by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

INTERSTATES:

•     I-275 WB (MP 77 to MP 82.4) IN KENTON AND CAMPBELL COUNTIES REVIVE THE DRIVE – NKY Interstate Project – Watch for new traffic patterns.  Nightly lane closures are possible from 7 pm until 7 am on I-275 WB from KY 9 to US 25 Dixie Highway.  Traffic is currently restricted to two lanes on I-275 WB at Exit 77 (KY 9 – Wilder) and the closure is scheduled to remain in place until Friday, May 6, 2011.  During off-peak periods, lane restrictions may be in place on KY 9 for overhead bridge work on I-275.  The entrance ramp from Exit 80 (KY 17) to I-275 WB is currently closed and will remain closed until Wednesday, May 11, 2011 (a single lane closure may be i

"Cheap" gas now is $3.90-$4.00, if you can find it

"Cheap" gas now is $3.90-$4.00, if you can find it

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The Cincinnati region is now experiencing some of the highest, if not the highest-ever prices for gasoline in history.

Speedway and many other stations raised prices in most places to $4.159 per gallon of regular almost everywhere north of the Ohio River.

Northern Kentucky has avoided the price hike, except for a couple of stations, but that still leaves the vast majority of prices there in the $3.90's.

Of 16 Northern Kentucky stations reported to Cincygasprices.com as of Thursday night, the prices ranged from #3.98 to $3.99, with the median at $3.969.  The Speedway station in Carrollton was at $3.829, while all other Speedway stations in Northern Kentucky were at least $3.929.

Among 8 Indiana stations reported by the two sources after 6 p.m.

Awards Program to Name Cincinnati Locations “Bike Friendly Destinations” on May 2

Awards Program to Name Cincinnati Locations “Bike Friendly Destinations” on May 2

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The Bike Friendly Destinations Awards Program will honor area businesses, organizations and institutions that have provided advocacy and infrastructure improvements to support bicycling for employees or visitors. Honorees, including the Metro and TANK bus systems, the cities of Cincinnati and Newport, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Macy’s, the E.W. Scripps Company, and Findlay Market, will be recognized at an awards event on May 2, from 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in McMicken Commons at the University of Cincinnati.

As part of a ceremonial bike ride to kick off the Bike Friendly Destinations Program, some honorees will be cycling in to accept their awards.