FLORENCE, Ky. (AP) - The backer of a proposed BMX course in northern Kentucky said the facility would potentially draw people from the state and region.

 Clay Ammon, owner of Ammon Outdoor Design in Burlington, pitched the project to the Florence City Council last month and met with city officials again this week to discuss the idea of the course near the Florence/Boone County Skate Park.

Gary Aragon, chief executive officer of National Bicycling League, said the BMX racing community is growing rapidly and there aren't enough courses to accommodate the interest in the sport. "There is a whole community of BMXers just dying for a place to race," Aragon told the Florence City Council at a recent meeting, according to The Kentucky Enquirer.

The course would take only a few months to construct.

BOONE COUNTY, KY (FOX19) - 

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Superintendent Jason Braun announced the following maintenance activities in Boone County for the week February 21 – February 25th:

Monday, February 21

• A crew will be patching and repairing potholes on I-75 SB from the US 42 Florence/Union Exit to the Walton Exit (180 – 172 mile- marker).  Work will take place between 9 am – 3 pm.  The left two lanes will be closed for the repairs.  Please watch for crews and trucks entering and leaving the highway.  Expect minor delays.
• A crew will be removing trees and brush on state right of way on KY 8 from outside Ludlow City Limits to KY 2846 (0 – 4 mile- marker).