City of Kenton Announces Closure of Hayes Avenue/East Forest Road for Duration of Detroit Street Project

City of Kenton officials have informed the community that after extensive deliberation and collaboration, they have made the decision to close Hayes Avenue/East Forest Road from North Detroit Street to North Main Street for the duration of the Detroit Street Project.

Concrete barriers will be placed with absolutely no through traffic permitted. 

They stated that the intersection has become a significant pressure point and poses a danger to motorists, primarily due to truck drivers not adhering to the numerous posted detour signs.

The officials apologized for any inconvenience this may cause to local residents and added that their primary concern is the safety of all motorists.

They also thanked residents for their understanding and cooperation.

Kenton City Schools issued this response after the road closure was announced:

“The City of Kenton has been in close contact with Kenton City Schools today as they have made the decision to close E. Forest Rd/Hayes Ave for reasons of safety. This is expected to lead to much heavier traffic on State Route 53 N. It is not clear how long this section of road will remain closed. Parents may want to consider alternate routes after they exit the school. We want to be clear: The KES Car Pickup one-way traffic flow will not change. Parents should continue to enter the concrete access road off of Township Road 114, pick up their student, and exit onto Silver.”