Short-Term Travel Advisories
Overnight Lane Closures for Regional Signage Project
Beginning Tuesday, June 23, The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight lane closures as part of a regional signage. This work will include various lane closures on Interstates 71/75, I-275 and I-471 as crews install alternate route signage as part of the ongoing Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.
This project will include various single lane closures beginning at 8 p.m., and a double lane closure at 11 p.m. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. daily. This work may also include various overnight 15-minute rolling roadblocks with temporary ramp closures to provide a safe area for crews to install the signage. KYTC will advise ahead of when, if any, rolling roadblocks are scheduled.
Sign Locations
- I-71/75 from Turfway Road (KY 1017) (182.0 mile point) to the I-275 interchange (184.5 mile point).
- I-275 from the Boone/Kenton County line (1.58 mile point) to the Combs-Hehl Bridge (73.15 mile point).
- I-471 from Sunset Drive (0.0 mile point) to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge (4.8 mile point).
Work includes installing route information on overhead trusses and ground-mounted signage at various locations aimed at diverting some traffic away from upcoming work scheduled for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.
This work also includes the installation of truck-focused signage and vehicle-focused signage at strategic intersections near exit ramps and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. This signage is focused on providing an alternate route for logistics and freight traffic that would otherwise use the I-71/75 corridor.
Weather permitting, this signage project is expected to be completed Saturday, July 11 at 5 a.m. KYTC will advise if additional time is needed for this project.
Overnight lane closures on i-71/75
Overnight Lane Closures on I-71/75 in Kenton County Beginning Monday, June 22. Crews will install rumble strips and perform striping operations ahead of an upcoming traffic shift.
- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight lane closures on Interstates 71/75 in Kenton County beginning on Monday, June 22. Crews will be installing rumble strips and performing striping operations ahead of an upcoming traffic shift.
- Crews will be working on I-71/75 northbound and southbound from south of the 12th Street/MLK Jr. Blvd. off-ramps (190 mile point) to the southern approach of the Brent Spence Bridge (191.1 mile point), a distance of 1.1 miles.
- Beginning at 8 p.m., crews will block a single left lane in the project area. A double left lane closure will begin at 11 p.m. All lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m. daily. All exit ramps currently open will remain open during this portion of the project.
- Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes utilizing I-275 and I-471 during working hours to avoid delays.
- No work will be permitted to take place during the July 4th holiday weekend (Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5).
- Weather permitting, this work is expected to be completed by Friday, July 17. KYTC will announce ahead of when the traffic shift will take place.
I-71/75 RAMP CLOSURES IN COVINGTON – UPDATED
Beginning on or after Monday, June 8, two I-71/75 ramps in Covington will close long-term as construction advances on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.
- I-71/75 northbound off-ramp to 12th Street/MLK Jr. Blvd. (0.0 – 0.28 mile points): this closure will remain in place through Summer 2027.
- Detour: Traffic will use the I-71/75 northbound 5th Street exit ramp, turn left (north) onto Philadelphia Street, then left onto 4th Street driving west to the I-71/75 southbound ramp to Pike Street. Turn left on to Pike Street, then right on to Simon Kenton Way, then left on to MLK Blvd.
Join us for a video ride along of the Northbound 12th Street Detour.
- I-71/75 southbound on-ramp from 12th Street/MLK Jr. Blvd. (0.1 – 0.3 mile points): this closure will remain in place through October 2026.
- Detour: Traffic will use Pike St/Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) to Kyles Lane (KY 1072), to I-71/75 southbound.
- Join us for a video ride along of the Southbound 12th Street Detour.
- On June 9th, the Westbound Lane of W. 12th Street was closed. This closure is now in place to ensure safe and efficient travel after KYTC engineers evaluated traffic patterns following the closure of the Interstate 71/75 northbound off-ramp and I-71/75 southbound on-ramp.
- Motorists traveling on eastbound W. 12th Street, or southbound on Bullock Avenue, will have access maintained on W. 12th Street eastbound under the I-71/75 overpass until on or after Monday, June 15.
MULTIPLE CLOSURES IN COVINGTON – UPDATED
The traffic impacts listed below were originally scheduled to take place on Monday, June 8. They will now begin on or after Monday, June 15.
- Bullock Avenue from Pike Street to the on-ramp for I-71/75 southbound at 12th Street will close. This closure will remain in place through October 2026.
- 12th Street between Simon Kenton Way and Bullock Avenue will close. This closure will remain in place through substantial project completion expected in 2033.
- Simon Kenton Way will be converted to two-way traffic from 12th Street to Pike Street.
- A new traffic signal will be installed at Pike Street and Hermes Avenue.
The I-71/75 southbound off-ramp to Fifth Street (KY 8) will remain open while W. Third Street in Covington is blocked to thru traffic. Once W. Third Street reopens, the southbound W. Fifth Street off-ramp, as well as Fifth Street from Crescent Avenue to the I-71/75 northbound exit off-ramp west of Philadelphia Street (6.5 – 6.67 mile points) will close. An updated timeline for the reopening of Covington’s W. Third Street and closure of the I-71/75 southbound off-ramp to W. Fifth Street will be provided at a later date.
Beginning on or after Monday, June 15, two I-71/75 ramps in Covington will close long-term as construction advances on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.
Crescent Avenue Closure
As preparations continue for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project work, crews will close Crescent Avenue southbound from West 3rd Street to West 4th Street March 19 through approximately April 9 for water main relocation. During the closure, traffic on southbound Crescent Avenue will be detoured on 3rd Street. The street will reopen for Reds Opening Weekend, March 26-29, and then close again to complete the work.
- At 7 a.m. on March 19, Crescent Avenue southbound will close at West 3rd Street in Covington.
- Traffic on southbound Crescent Avenue will be detoured eastbound on West 3rd Street to southbound on Philadelphia Street to westbound on West 4th Street, back to Crescent Avenue.
- The detour maintains access to Interstate 75 south at the 4th Street ramp.
- Crescent Avenue will fully reopen to accommodate Reds Opening Weekend, Thursday, March 26-Sunday, March 29.
- On Monday, March 30, Crescent Avenue southbound will close again to complete the work.
- One lane will reopen on or about Thursday, April 9.
West 9th Street Closure in Covington
Beginning Monday, May 4, crews will close W. 9th Street between Crescent Avenue and Willow Run Road in both directions. This closure will remain in place for the entirety of the project, with substantial completion expected in 2033. Traffic will be detoured via W. Pike Street under I-71/I-75.
Vehicle Detour
- At 8 p.m. on Monday, May 4, W. 9th Street will close in both directions between Crescent Avenue and Willow Run Road.
- Traffic traveling from north to south should use Philadelphia Street.
- Traffic heading east on Pike Street may take Main Street back to 9th Street.
Pedestrian Route from Goebel Park
- Turn right on Western Avenue to reconnect with W. 9th Street.
- Pedestrians walking from Goebel Park will:
- Turn left on W. 9th Street toward Philadelphia Street
- Turn right on Philadelphia Street
- Turn right on W. Pike Street
- Turn right on Lewis Street
Long-Term Road Closures
I-71/75 RAMP CLOSURES IN COVINGTON – UPDATED
Beginning on or after Monday, June 8, two I-71/75 ramps in Covington will close long-term as construction advances on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.
- I-71/75 northbound off-ramp to 12th Street/MLK Jr. Blvd. (0.0 – 0.28 mile points): this closure will remain in place through Summer 2027.
- Detour: Traffic will use the I-71/75 northbound 5th Street exit ramp, turn left (north) onto Philadelphia Street, then left onto 4th Street driving west to the I-71/75 southbound ramp to Pike Street. Turn left on to Pike Street, then right on to Simon Kenton Way, then left on to MLK Blvd.
- Join us for a video ride along of the Northbound 12th Street Detour.
- I-71/75 southbound on-ramp from 12th Street/MLK Jr. Blvd. (0.1 – 0.3 mile points): this closure will remain in place through October 2026.
- Detour: Traffic will use Pike St/Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) to Kyles Lane (KY 1072), to I-71/75 southbound.
- On June 9th, the Westbound Lane of W. 12th Street was closed. This closure is now in place to ensure safe and efficient travel after KYTC engineers evaluated traffic patterns following the closure of the Interstate 71/75 northbound off-ramp and I-71/75 southbound on-ramp.
- Motorists traveling on eastbound W. 12th Street, or southbound on Bullock Avenue, will have access maintained on W. 12th Street eastbound under the I-71/75 overpass until on or after Monday, June 15.
MULTIPLE CLOSURES IN COVINGTON – UPDATED
The traffic impacts listed below were originally scheduled to take place on Monday, June 8. They will now begin on or after Monday, June 15.
- Bullock Avenue from Pike Street to the on-ramp for I-71/75 southbound at 12th Street will close. This closure will remain in place through October 2026.
- 12th Street between Simon Kenton Way and Bullock Avenue will close. This closure will remain in place through substantial project completion expected in 2033.
- Simon Kenton Way will be converted to two-way traffic from 12th Street to Pike Street.
- A new traffic signal will be installed at Pike Street and Hermes Avenue.
The I-71/75 southbound off-ramp to Fifth Street (KY 8) will remain open while W. Third Street in Covington is blocked to thru traffic. Once W. Third Street reopens, the southbound W. Fifth Street off-ramp, as well as Fifth Street from Crescent Avenue to the I-71/75 northbound exit off-ramp west of Philadelphia Street (6.5 – 6.67 mile points) will close. An updated timeline for the reopening of Covington’s W. Third Street and closure of the I-71/75 southbound off-ramp to W. Fifth Street will be provided at a later date.
Beginning on or after Monday, June 15, two I-71/75 ramps in Covington will close long-term as construction advances on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.
West 9th Street Closure in Covington
Beginning Monday, May 4, crews will close W. 9th Street between Crescent Avenue and Willow Run Road in both directions. This closure will remain in place for the entirety of the project, with substantial completion expected in 2033. Traffic will be detoured via W. Pike Street under I-71/I-75.
Vehicle Detour
- At 8 p.m. on Monday, May 4, W. 9th Street will close in both directions between Crescent Avenue and Willow Run Road.
- Traffic traveling from north to south should use Philadelphia Street.
- Traffic heading east on Pike Street may take Main Street back to 9th Street.
Pedestrian Route from Goebel Park
- Turn right on Western Avenue to reconnect with W. 9th Street.
- Pedestrians walking from Goebel Park will:
- Turn left on W. 9th Street toward Philadelphia Street
- Turn right on Philadelphia Street
- Turn right on W. Pike Street
- Turn right on Lewis Street
Riverwalk Detour in Covington Begins On or After Monday, May 11
To ensure public safety, a 0.8-mile portion of Covington’s Riverwalk (formerly known as Riverfront Commons Trail) will be temporarily detoured as construction begins on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.
On Friday, May 1, crews will close just over a half mile of the trail between Madison Avenue and Wright Street. The ABM Waterfront Parking Lot will also close. The ABM Waterfront Parking Lot is not part of the Riverwalk.
Trail users will be directed to a temporary route along Rivercenter Boulevard, West Third Street and Highway/Crescent Avenue (KY 8).
The closure is needed to support construction of the new companion bridge west of the existing Brent Spence Bridge and to allow crews to safely move materials and equipment through the area. The trail and parking lot will be fully restored and reopened once the new companion bridge is complete, currently anticipated in 2031.
Closure of pedestrian bridge over w. fifth street in covington
As part of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, permanent roadway configuration changes will require the closure and future demolition of the pedestrian bridge over northbound I-71/75 at the West Fifth Street off-ramp beginning on or after May 18.
As part of the current construction contract, a new shared-use path will be built to provide better pedestrian and bicyclist connections in Covington. The additional greenspace from the removal of the bridge will be part of an expansion of Goebel Park.
Pedestrian access on W. Fifth Street (KY 8) will be maintained by utilizing the sidewalk on the south side of W. Fifth Street until the I-71/75 northbound exit off-ramp to W. Fifth Street. Pedestrians will cross ahead of the stop signs utilizing the crosswalk prior to the northbound exit off-ramp. Pedestrians can then use the Philadelphia Street crosswalk to access Goebel Park.
The BSBC project team is here to keep you informed about road and lane closures lasting fewer than 30 days, and to recommend detours when needed to help you get where you’re going as quickly and safely as possible.
We know the impact construction can have on travel. It’s our goal to minimize that via timely, reliable traffic information. Dates and times seen on this page are subject to change due to weather and other factors, and emergency closures and delays may occur. Thank you for your patience as we build our city’s future.
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Short-Term Travel Advisories
Overnight Lane Closures on I-75 and U.S. 50/W. Sixth Street
Overnight lane closures will be in place Sunday and Monday, June 28 and 29, on Interstate 75 and U.S. 50/W. Sixth Street in Ohio, as preparations continue for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project work and upcoming ramp closures. The dates and times of these restrictions are subject to change.
Sunday, June 28:
Eastbound U.S. 50/W. Sixth Street mobile operation
- A mobile operation will begin on eastbound U.S. 50/W. Sixth Street, between State Avenue and I-75, at 8 p.m. for overhead sign work.
- At least one lane of U.S. 50/W. Sixth Street will be open at all times.
- All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, June 29.
Eastbound U.S. 50/W. Sixth Street left-lane closure
- The left lane of eastbound U.S. 50/W. Sixth Street, between State Avenue and Freeman Avenue, will close at 8 p.m. for overhead sign work.
- At least one lane of U.S. 50/W. Sixth Street will be open at all times.
- Restrictions will be lifted by 5 a.m. Monday, June 29.
Monday, June 29:
I-75 South double left-lane closure
- The two left lanes of southbound I-75, between Hopple Street and the Western Hills Viaduct, will close at 8 p.m. for overhead sign work.
- The remaining lanes of I-75 South will be open to traffic.
- All lanes will reopen on Tuesday, June 30 at 6 a.m.
I-75 South mobile operation
- A mobile operation will begin on southbound I-75, between Hopple Street and the Western Hills Viaduct, at 10 p.m. for overhead sign work.
- At least one lane of I-75 South will be open at all times.
- All lanes will reopen on Tuesday, June 30 at 5 a.m.
I-75 North left-lane closure
- The left lane of northbound I-75, between W. Seventh Street and Linn Street, will close at 11 p.m. for overhead sign work.
- The right lane of I-75 North will be open for traffic.
- Restrictions will be lifted by 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 30.
Long-Term Road Closures
I-75 SOUTH/U.S. 50 EAST RAMP CLOSURES AND i-71 NORTH RAMP CLOSURE
Temporary and permanent ramp closures and detours will begin on or after Sunday, June 28. Closure dates and times are subject to change due to weather conditions. Detour routes will be in place for each affected closure
Eastbound U.S. 50/Sixth Street Viaduct ramp to Second Street
- The exit ramp from eastbound U.S. 50/Sixth Street Viaduct to Second Street will be closed Sunday, June 28, beginning at approximately 10 p.m.
- Motorists may detour by way of Freeman Avenue, Mehring Way and Elm Street.
- This ramp will be a permanent closure.
I-75 Southbound ramp to Second Street
- The exit ramp from I-75 South to Second Street (Exit 1A) will be closed Monday, June 30, beginning at 11 p.m.
- Motorists will be detoured by way of Fifth Street (Exit 1C) and Race Street.
- This ramp will be closed permanently and replaced with a new ramp to Third Street that will provide access to Second Street.
- A temporary ramp to Third Street will be in place in the fall of 2026.
- Join us for a video ride along of the Southbound Second Street Detour.
I-71 Northbound ramp to Second Street
- The exit ramp from northbound I-71 to Second Street (Exit 1A) will be closed Wednesday, July 8, beginning at approximately 11 p.m.
- Motorists will be detoured by way of I-75 North to Fifth Street (Exit 1C) and Race Street.
- This exit ramp is slated to reopen in the fall of 2028.
Westbound U.S. 50/Sixth Street Viaduct ramp to Gest Street
- The ramp from westbound U.S. 50/Sixth Street Viaduct to Gest Street will be closed Tuesday, July 7, beginning at 11 p.m.
- Motorists will be detoured by way of Linn Street and the W. 6th Street service road.
- This ramp is a permanent closure and will be replaced with a new ramp in a future phase.
Second Street
- Second Street will be reduced to one lane between the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge and Elm Street beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, July 9.
- Traffic will be maintained in one lane through the spring of 2027.
Winchell Avenue Closure
On Sunday, Feb. 16, the ramp to Winchell Avenue which is accessible from I-75 North, 9th Street and 6th Street closed. The closure went into effect for its reconstruction at Linn Street, as well as for the replacement of the pedestrian bridge. The 9th Street ramp to I-75 north is expected to reopen in summer 2027, while Winchell Avenue will remain closed until May 2029. Gest Street between Freeman Avenue and the West 7th Street/West 8th Street overpasses closed for approximately four years.
Access to Winchell Avenue from 6th Street will be closed with a right-lane closure on the ramp. However, closure from 9th Street will also mean closure of the ramp to I-75 North, and motorists from 9th Street will be able to continue onto 8th Street to Freeman Avenue to I-75 North. An alternate route to Winchell Avenue and Ezzard Charles Drive from I-75 North includes 6th Street (U.S. 50 West) and Freeman Avenue.
Linn Street Closure
Currently, Linn Street is scheduled for closure on Thursday, April 2, and the closure will be in place through the spring of 2029. During its closure, northbound traffic will be detoured by way of W. 8th Street, Freeman Avenue and Ezzard Charles Drive, and southbound traffic will be re-routed via Ezzard Charles Drive, Western Avenue, Freeman Avenue and W. 8th.
As work to reconstruct Linn Street begins, crews will first undertake demolition of the existing structure, and this will require two, full weekend closures of I-75 in alternating directions.
Weather permitting, the first weekend closure will be the northbound lanes, between the U.S. 50 exit (Exit 1D) and the Freeman Avenue entrance ramp, beginning at 11 p.m. Friday, April 3, and continuing until 5 a.m. Monday, April 6. Along with the closure of I-75 North, the entrance ramps from 4th and 6th streets will be closed during this time.
The second weekend closure will be the southbound lanes of I-75, between the Freeman Avenue exit (Exit 1F) and the U.S. 50 entrance ramp, beginning at 11 p.m. Friday, April 17, and continuing until 5 a.m. April 20.
Gest Street Closure
On Feb. 12, Gest Street between Freeman Avenue and the West Seventh Street/West Eighth Street overpasses closed for approximately four years.
Traffic in both directions will be detoured so workers can replace a water main to move it out of the path of the project. The closure will also be in place to accommodate reconstruction of the Linn Street Bridge over Interstate 75, which is expected to being this spring. Both projects are in preparation for construction of the approaches to the new companion bridge across the Ohio River.
No interruptions in water service are expected. Commercial establishments on the closed stretch of Gest will remain open because they all have entrances on Freeman Avenue, Eighth Street or both.
Join us for a ride along of the Gest Street Closure:
Parking Lot Closures
As construction work to build the new companion bridge to the Brent Spence Bridge begins, the project team will adjust traffic patterns and some parking lot access to ensure work moves forward safely and efficiently.
We’re working closely with the City to minimize the impacts to parking as much as possible and to communicate what to expect. Many lots will close and then reopen at a later date to maximize the number of spaces while ensuring construction safety.
May 4 Closure:
- The Crossett Lot, also known as Lot 1, across from Paycor Stadium
May 11 Closure:
- Lot under 2nd Street
- Lot A (South)
Drivers who regularly park in affected lots will be notified in advance.
The BSBC project team is here to keep you informed about road and lane closures lasting fewer than 30 days, and to recommend detours when needed to help you get where you’re going as quickly and safely as possible.
We know the impact construction can have on travel. It’s our goal to minimize that via timely, reliable traffic information. Dates and times seen on this page are subject to change due to weather and other factors, and emergency closures and delays may occur. Thank you for your patience as we build our city’s future.
Follow our social media to get instant notifications, important announcements and traffic alerts in your newsfeed.
Stay connected and informed as we work together to keep Greater Cincinnati moving.