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Residents urge action over White Road detour; mayor says he will notify state and request police monitoring
Summary
Residents told the commission that White Road has become unsafe after traffic increased during Decoursey Pike closures for utility work; Mayor John Cole said he will notify Kentucky Highway Department District 6 and ask Kenton County police to monitor the road.
At the Dec. 10 meeting, residents warned the Ryland Heights Commission that White Road has become unsafe after motorists began using it as a detour while Decoursey Pike is closed for installation of electric poles and wires.
Residents said the detour has produced a large increase in traffic and speeding, making the narrow road hazardous for local drivers and pedestrians. The concern was raised during the public comment portion and again at privilege of the floor.
Mayor John Cole said White Road is a state route and placed responsibility for any roadway changes with the state agency. "White's Road was a State Route and District 6 of the Kentucky Highway Department would have to be informed of the situation and it would be up to the state to do something about it," Cole said. He added that he would request Kenton County police to monitor the situation.
The commission did not take formal action at the meeting beyond that commitment to notify the county police and to inform the state highway district. No timeline or specific enforcement steps were specified at the meeting. Residents asked the commission to seek speed enforcement and signage while Decoursey Pike remains closed.
