Annual resurfacing to bring smoother driving in 17 neighborhoods

COVINGTON, Ky. – All or part of 32 streets in Covington are about to get a smoother surface.

Over 52,000 square yards of asphalt will be laid 1½ inches thick on the streets as part of two contracts totaling $774,287.15 with Riegler Blacktop Inc. and Eaton Asphalt.

The work is scheduled to get underway next week and take a couple of months, depending on the weather, said Bill Matteoli, assistant director of Covington’s Public Works Department.

“We know there are a number of streets that need attention, and we tackle quite a few each year,” Matteoli said. “We’re about to make a lot of drivers happy.”

Independent engineers rated the condition of the City’s streets. This year’s list includes streets from 17 neighborhoods and includes those deemed in the worst condition and that get the most traffic, Matteoli said.

The Covington Board of Commissioners on July 16 approved the separate contracts, which have different sources of funds.

The contract with Eaton Asphalt, for $428,564.20, is funded by Covington’s state Municipal Road Aid allocation. The contract with Riegler, for $345,722.95, is paid by federal Community Development Block Grant funds. Each company submitted the lowest bid for its contract. 

Each contract will cover all or parts of 16 streets. The list of streets include locations in the neighborhoods of Austinburg, Eastside, Historic Licking Riverside, Kenton Hills, Latonia-Milldale, Latonia-Rosedale, Lewisburg, MainStrasse Village, Monte Casino, Old Town/Mutter Gottes, Peaselburg, Ritte’s East Latonia, Seminary Square, South Covington, Wallace Woods, West Latonia, and Westside.

Parking will be restricted at times during the repaving. Signs will be posted ahead of time and affected residents should also receive notices through the mail.

In alphabetical order, here are the streets to be paved:

• Aberdeen Avenue, from Southern Avenue to West 28^th Street.
• Bakewell Street, from West 8^th Street to West 9^th Street.
• Berry Street, from Banklick Street to Locust Street.
• Byrd Street, from Greenup Street to Kendall Street.
• Catalpa Street, from East 24^th Street to Madison Avenue.
• Delmar Place, from Eastern Avenue to Oakland Avenue.
• Frazier Street, from East 33^rd Street to East 32^nd Street.
• Garrard Street, from Riverside Drive to East 2^nd Street.
• Greer Avenue, from West 7^th Street to West 8^th Street.
• Hanser Drive, from Monte Lane to Highland Avenue.
• May Street, from West 16^th Street to West 17^th Street.
• Owings Court, from Brandtly Ridge to the cul-de-sac.
• Pearl Street, from East 20^th Street to East 18^th Street.
• Pleasant Street, from Wheeler Street to Garrard Street.
• Russell Street, from West 4^th Street to West 6^th Street.
• Scott Boulevard, from Sterrett Avenue to the split.
• Southpointe Lane, its entire length.
• Trevor Street, from Scott Boulevard to Greenup Street.
• West Robbins Street, from Banklick Street to Russell Street.
• Western Avenue, from Devou Drive to Lewis Street.
• East 2^nd Street, from Greenup Street to Garrard Street.
• East 16^th Street, from Oakland Avenue to Maryland Avenue.
• East 18^th Street, from Scott Boulevard to Greenup Street.
• East 20^th Street, from Garrard Street to Greenup Street.
• East 35^th Street, from Decoursey Avenue to Lincoln Avenue.
• East 36^th Street, from Decoursey Avenue to Lincoln Avenue.
• East 41^st Street, from Huntington Avenue to Decoursey Avenue.
• West 8^th Street, from Willard Street to Greer Avenue.
• West 15^th Street, from Holman Street to Russell Street.
• West 19^th Street, from Jefferson Avenue to near Russell Street.
• West 31^st Street, from Rogers Street to Caroline Street.
• West 38^th Street, from Winston Highway to its western end.

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