Covington didn't guess which roads needed help — it measured them. The city used the Pavement Condition Index, a standardized scoring system that rates road quality from 0 to 100, to assess every street within city limits. Roads scoring at the lower end of that scale rose to the top of the priority list.
But a bad score alone doesn't guarantee a road gets fixed. Covington Public Works also weighed how heavily each street is actually used. Bill Matteoli of Covington Public Works put it plainly: crews drive each road and ask whether spending roughly $40,000 of the city's budget makes sense given how many homes it serves. Roads with very few houses may not make the cut even if the pavement is in poor shape.
Roads Named in the Project
- Shelby St — Riverside Drive to Second Street
- Gribble Dr — Madison Pike to Siffel Court
- Alexandria Ave — Madison Avenue to West 28th Street
It's pretty horrible, but it'll be repaved, so I'm really, really happy about thatKailee Pendygraft, Covington resident
For Kailee Pendygraft, who lives on Alexandria Avenue, the announcement was a relief — if a complicated one. Her road is among those with some of the lowest scores in the city, and she said the wear has been noticeable for a long time. The fix is coming, but so are the no-parking signs.
Pendygraft doesn't have a driveway, and she's not alone on her block. Once the contractor arrives and posts restrictions up and down the street, residents without off-street parking will need to figure out alternatives — even if only for a day or two while the crew works.
A lot of people on the street actually don't have driveways, or they're just little walkways your car can't even fit in it. I don't really know where I'm going to park my car. I hope I can figure it out.Kailee Pendygraft, Covington resident
What to Know Before Crews Arrive
Covington is picking roads to repave at random.
Verdict: false
Every street in Covington was evaluated using the Pavement Condition Index, a 0-to-100 scoring system. Roads with the worst scores — combined with factors like how many homes they serve — were selected from that citywide study.
Repaving work will shut down a road for weeks.
Verdict: mostly false
According to Bill Matteoli of Covington Public Works, crews typically complete a road in a couple of days. Contractors post no-parking signs before starting, but the disruption window is short.
A road that scores poorly will definitely get repaved in this project.
Verdict: mixed
A low Pavement Condition Index score is a major factor, but not the only one. Covington Public Works also considers roadway use — a lightly traveled road with just two houses may not justify the roughly $40,000 cost of repaving.
Residents will be given advance notice before no-parking restrictions start.
Verdict: true
Matteoli confirmed that the contractor posts no-parking signs along the road before work begins, giving residents a visible warning. The full project timeline has not yet been announced.
What Covington Residents Should Do Before Repaving Starts
- Check if your street is on the list — The full list of 27 roads is available on the City of Covington's website. Shelby Street, Gribble Drive, and Alexandria Avenue are among the confirmed roads — but all 27 are listed there.
- Plan for temporary parking restrictions — Once work begins on your block, no-parking signs will go up along the full length of the road. If you park on the street, identify a nearby alternative before crews arrive — the restriction typically lasts a couple of days.
- Watch for contractor signage — The contractor is responsible for posting no-parking signs before starting. That's your signal that work is imminent. Bill Matteoli of Covington Public Works says once the signs are up, clear the road and let crews work.
- Check the City of Covington website for updates — No start date has been announced yet. The city's website is the official source for project timelines and the complete list of affected streets across all 10 neighborhoods.
How Covington Decides Which Roads Get Repaved
| Factor | Counts In Your Favor | May Work Against You | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavement Condition Index Score | Score close to 0 (very poor) | Score above 50 (acceptable) | |
| Roadway Use | High-traffic street, many homes | Few homes — as few as 2 on the block | |
| Budget Per Road | Road serves enough residents to justify cost | ~$40,000 spent on a 2-house road may be skipped |
The scope of this project — 27 roads, 10 neighborhoods — reflects years of deferred maintenance across a city where roads like Alexandria Avenue have deteriorated to the point where residents worry about damage to their vehicles. That citywide scoring process is what made it possible to prioritize objectively, rather than by complaint volume or political geography.
The work is coming. The exact schedule isn't set yet, but Covington Public Works has signaled that once a contractor is on site, the pace will be fast. For most streets, residents can expect a couple of days of disruption in exchange for roads that should hold up for years.
How the Pavement Condition Index Works
The Pavement Condition Index is a standardized rating system that scores road quality on a scale from 0 to 100. A score of 0 represents a completely failed road surface, while 100 represents a road in perfect condition.
Covington applied this system to every street in the city — not just the ones residents complained about. That comprehensive approach created a consistent, data-driven basis for deciding which roads get attention first, rather than relying on calls to city hall or anecdotal reports.
The PCI score is one input into the decision. Covington Public Works also factors in how many homes and businesses a road serves — meaning a road with a very low score may still be deprioritized if it carries very little traffic or serves only a handful of households.
Find Your Street on the Full List
- City of Covington Website: The complete list of all 27 roads across 10 neighborhoods is posted on the City of Covington's official website.
- Tips for WCPO Northern Kentucky Reporter Logan MacDonald: Have a road in your neighborhood that didn't make the list but should? Contact WCPO 9's Northern Kentucky reporter.
Sources & References
- Primary source: local-news — Logan MacDonald
- City of Covington — Full list of 27 roads selected for resurfacing across 10 neighborhoods