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CINCINNATI (July 30, 2026) – August is approaching, and it’s kicking off with a weekend full of activities and events. For those heading to downtown Cincinnati or Covington to any of the festivities set for July 31 through August 2, here’s a look at just a few of the many ways to access the fun and […]

Transformational project set to improve safety, local connectivity and national commerce Media Contacts Kentucky: Naitore Djigbenou KYTC Public Affairs Executive Director Naitore.Djigbenou@ky.gov 502.782.4829 Ohio: Matt Bruning: ODOT Press Secretary Matt.Bruning@dot.ohio.gov 614.512.5121 CINCINNATI, OH. (May 8, 2026) – Today, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine were joined by federal, state and local leaders to break ground on the Brent Spence

Ohio and Kentucky announced a critical milestone achievement today with the approval of an increase in contracting authority from the Ohio Controlling Board for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.  This moves the project a big step forward toward major construction this spring, starting the transformation of I-71/I-75 in Kentucky and I-75 in Ohio and addressing one

COVINGTON, Ky. (March 13, 2026) – To ensure the safety of all Riverfront Commons Trail users in Covington, KYTC will begin flagging operations as part of a tree clearing project on Monday, April 13. This work is being performed ahead of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Beginning Monday, April 13, and continuing through Thursday, April 30,

(CINCINNATI)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear today unveiled the state-of-the-art design of the new companion bridge to be built as part of the 8-mile Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Today’s announcement marks a major milestone in one of the nation’s most significant transportation investments that will

Traffic on southbound I-71/75 will be reduced to two lanes on the top deck of the bridge Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 5-6. (Aug. 1, 2024) – Ahead of the Brent Spence Corridor Project breaking ground, crews will be performing overnight survey work on the Brent Spence Bridge. The work will begin Monday, Aug. 5, and

Work will minimize future traffic impacts in anticipation of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project (July 19, 2024) – Ahead of the Brent Spence Corridor Project breaking ground, crews will be performing overnight survey work on the Brent Spence Bridge. The work will begin Monday, July 22, and require overnight lane closures. The work includes completing

New “street grid” from downtown Cincinnati to Queensgate and reduced impacts to Goebel Park in Covington among seven innovations revealed today FRANKFORT, Ky., May 31, 2024 – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that a new “street grid” reconnecting downtown Cincinnati to Queensgate and reduced impacts to Goebel Park in

Federal Highway Administration concludes environmental review (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Today, Gov. Mike DeWine joined Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to announce that the states have received federal environmental approval to move the $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project forward, without tolls. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a decision this week that concludes the federal

Five February Public Hearings Set in Ohio, Kentucky and Online to Seek Feedback. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2024) – Another major milestone toward making the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project a reality has been marked thanks to the Federal Highway Administration’s approval of the supplemental environmental assessment for public review. The document is available online