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City updates trail, tennis court and River Road work; resident praises Highland Hills Park changes
Summary
City staff told the Fort Thomas City Council that resurfacing at the tennis courts, a trail repaving set for early August and Midway Streetscape work are progressing, and that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has a plan and estimated funding to stabilize a failing hillside on River Road.
City staff gave progress reports on multiple public-works projects and said the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has a plan and funding to stabilize a recurrent slide on River Road.
Staff reported that work at the tennis courts should finish soon, including pole painting and surface milling; fencing work will follow and the final painting requires a curing period. Trail repaving work was reported to begin the week of Aug. 4. The River Road entrance project for Tower Park near the VA was expected to begin immediately and run about three weeks, staff said.
On the longstanding River Road slope problem, staff said KYTC has developed a plan to repair a failing hillside that pushes water and debris onto the road. Staff said KYTC indicated it has money to do the work this year; the city is coordinating with the Forest Conservancy and will seek required easements for a permanent wall uphill and piped repairs on the north side. "They do have a plan to fix it, and I did get a call last week, saying that that they believe they have the money to do that this year," staff said.
Resident Ted Whiteaker, who lives near Highland Hills Park, thanked the council for changes to the park—s summer baseball schedule and other adjustments. "That has had a huge positive impact on the traffic and the safety and quality of life of the residents," Whiteaker said, adding that several council members and the city manager visited the park before changes were made.
Other items: staff said the Mayfield turnaround project (entrance turnaround) should be bid by the end of the year with likely early-spring construction; Midway Streetscape work is underway; and the city has coordinated resurfacing and related scheduling with contractors. Staff noted the work is phased and that some timelines depend on weather and contractor scheduling.
No formal council action was taken on these project updates; staff said they will continue to monitor scheduling and report back to council.
