BSB Improvements
A Landmark Infrastructure Investment Addressing One of the Nation’s Worst Traffic Bottlenecks
The BSBC project represents one of the nation’s most significant transportation transformations. Spanning eight critical miles of I-71 and I-75, this initiative will reshape how Ohio and Kentucky move, connect, and grow.
The Brent Spence Bridge serves as a vital transportation artery connecting major business districts and supporting $2 billion in daily freight movement between Canada and Florida.
Since 1963, the bridge has been a lifeline for regional and national travel—and a critical point of congestion. Originally designed to handle 80,000 vehicles daily, the bridge now carries more than double its intended capacity.
While the existing bridge remains structurally sound, it simply cannot accommodate today’s traffic. The region needs a forward-looking solution. This project delivers on those needs.
Innovative Solutions for Modern Mobility and Smart Traffic Management
When complete, the project will:
- Reduce traffic congestion and delays by separating local traffic from regional and national
- Improve highway safety
- Connect communities across Ohio and Kentucky
- Support national freight transportation
Here’s How
- Construction of a new double-decker companion bridge to carry interstate and transport traffic
- Improvements to existing Brent Spence Bridge to carry local traffic to and from downtown Cincinnati and Covington
- Improvements to the eight miles of roadway in Ohio and Kentucky including redesign of ramp configurations
- New pedestrian and bike paths to connect communities and improve access to transit stops, jobs, and more
- Aesthetic improvements to create a walkable, urban sense of place