Detroit Street in Kenton Opens Friday December 5

The day everyone has been waiting for happens Friday.

After a long closure, Detroit, Columbus, and Franklin Streets as well as East Forest Raod will all be open

City of Kenton officials released this statement:

“We know it’s been a long process — thank you for your incredible patience! A few final tweaks and adjustments are still ahead (including permanent striping and turn lanes on Detroit Street this spring), so please continue to drive carefully.

Key Changes & Reminders:

❌ Northbound Main Street traffic– NO left turns onto Franklin Street or Columbus Street

🔄 Permanent striping WITH turn lanes on Detroit Street coming Spring 2026

🔧 Signalization at Carroll Street will be fully upgraded beginning in early 2026

🚸 Please be aware of the new mid-block crosswalk on Columbus Street between Detroit & Main– Signalization coming soon!

🚛 Northbound 68 truck route – Trucks must turn at Carrol Street

🛑 Please stay back and respect the stop bars at intersections

🚸 Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks (including the new mid-block one!), especially when turning right on red – pedestrians have the right of way.

Officials added, “Let’s keep each other safe as we adjust to the new traffic pattern. Thank you again for your patience.”