COVINGTON, KY – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is taking action to remove the stagnant water ponding at the bend of KY 16 across from Meinken Field on James Avenue.
Due to recent storms, there has been an increase in rainwater draining down KY 16 resulting in a pond of recurring standing water at the bend in the road. With the threat of the Zika virus and warm weather conditions,...
Below is a list of project updates on Covington roadwork and infrastructure projects. For any additional information or questions please contact the Covington Engineering Department at 859.292.2112.
Licking River Levee Stabilization
Project: Licking River Levee Slide near the dead end section of 21st Street.
Status: The Levee has been stabilized. Plans are currently out to bid to comple...
Below is a list of project updates on Covington roadwork and infrastructure projects. For any additional information or questions please contact the Covington Engineering Department at 859.292.2112.
Licking River Levee Stabilization
Project: The City has been monitoring a landslide along the Licking River Levee near the dead end section of 21st Street.
Status: Geo Solutions was hired t...
COVINGTON, Ky. – In recognition of the importance of preserving historic buildings and sites, the Covington Board of Commissioners has declared May “Historic Preservation Month.”
This proclamation is in support of Preservation Month nationally, which was established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
“One of Covington’s most defining characterist...
COVINGTON, Ky. – The beginning of spring and warmer weather marks the start of Covington’s annual street and sidewalk projects.
This year’s projects include street resurfacing and road repair in Latonia and South Covington and sidewalk repair and replacement in northern Covington.
The City’s annual street resurfacing will cover Latonia and the eastern half of South Covingto...
COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington unveiled $200,000 in improvements to the reopened Senator Gus Sheehan, Jr. Park Friday afternoon.
Improvements include new playground equipment, a new picnic shelter and picnic tables, a new basketball court and a redesigned parking lot.
Located at the northeastern edge of Devou Park, Sheehan Park serves the Botany Hills neighborhood. The City wanted to...
Below is a list of project updates on Covington roadwork and infrastructure projects. For any additional information or questions please contact the Covington Engineering Department at 859.292.2112.
Riverfront Commons
Project: This project will improve the Covington's Riverfront along the Ohio River from the base of Greenup Street, west to Route 8.
Status: The City was awarded $...
COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s Board of Commissioners held its first regular meeting of 2016 Tuesday night. The meeting focused on the City’s infrastructure.
Infrastructure needs were a priority pointed out during the City’s discussion of how to allocate carryover funds from the previous fiscal year.
The Board approved $315,000 in carryover funds for infrastructure projects, ...
In anticipation of winter weather, the City of Covington would like to remind businesses and residents of the procedure for snow and ice removal. The Department of Public Improvements (DPI) works hard to keep the streets safe during ice and snow emergencies.
In order to be efficient in snow plowing efforts, DPI divides the city into 14 different plow routes. These routes are ...
COVINGTON, KY - The upcoming holidays may have some effect on trash and recycling collection schedules in Covington.
Trash and recycling collection scheduled for Christmas Day and New Year's Day will be delayed by one day.
Residents and businesses whose collection day falls on Friday, December 25 will be serviced Saturday, December 26. Residents and businesses whose collection day falls on ...