Elkton Accepts Two New Roads, Acquires Retention Pond

City Council approves ordinance to maintain Riverbend Drive and Riverbend Court, gaining control of long-sought retention pond.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Elkton City Council has approved an ordinance to accept Riverbend Drive and Riverbend Court into the city's road plan, which will now be maintained by the municipality. The decision also came with the deed to a retention pond in the subdivision that the city had been trying to acquire for over a decade.

Why it matters

The addition of these two roads and the retention pond to Elkton's infrastructure will help improve maintenance and stormwater management in the northern part of the city. It also represents a victory for the city in its long-running effort to gain control of the retention pond.

The details

During Tuesday night's city council meeting, Mayor Arthur Green announced the first reading of the ordinance to accept Riverbend Drive and Riverbend Court into Elkton's road plan. This means the city will now be responsible for maintaining these two roads. The decision also came with the deed to a retention pond in the subdivision, which the city had been trying to acquire for over 10 years.

  • The Elkton City Council heard the first reading of the ordinance on Tuesday, February 13, 2026.
  • The city has been trying to acquire the retention pond for over a decade.

The players

Elkton City Council

The governing body of the city of Elkton, Kentucky that approved the ordinance to accept the two new roads and acquire the retention pond.

Arthur Green

The mayor of Elkton, Kentucky who announced the city council's actions during the meeting.

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What they’re saying

“The decision also brought with it a deed to a retention pond in the subdivision that they have been trying to acquire for over a decade.”

— Arthur Green, Mayor (wkdzradio.com)

What’s next

The city council will need to approve a second reading of the ordinance to officially accept the new roads and pond into Elkton's infrastructure.

The takeaway

This move by the Elkton City Council demonstrates their commitment to improving the city's roads and stormwater management systems, even if it takes years of persistent effort to achieve their goals. The acquisition of the retention pond in particular will provide long-term benefits to the community.