Short-Term Travel Advisories
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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
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 closure will remain in place through May 2029. Gest Street between Freeman Avenue and the West Seventh Street/West Eighth 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:
Long-Term Road Closures
I-71/75 and US 50 Ramp Closures to W. 2nd Street and Gest Street
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 W. 6th Street/US 50 ramp to W. 2nd Street
- Closure date: On or after Sunday, June 28 beginning at 10 p.m. for ramp demolition and temporary pavement.
- Location: Eastbound W. 6th Street/US 50 off-ramp to W. 2nd Street will close permanently.
- Detour: Traffic will exit at Freeman Avenue, turn left on Freeman Avenue, continue onto W. Mehring Way, then turn left on Elm Street.
- This ramp will close permanently.
I-75 Southbound ramp to W. 2nd Street
- Closure date: On or after Monday, June 29 beginning at 11 p.m. for ramp demolition and installation of temporary pavement.
- Location: Exit 1A I-75 Southbound off-ramp to W. 2nd Street.
- Detour: Traffic will take Exit 1C to W. 5th Street, then turn right on Race Street.
- This ramp will close permanently and will be replaced with a new ramp to 3rd Street. with access to2nd Street. A new temporary ramp to 3rd Street will be in place by this fall.
I-71 Northbound ramp to W. 2nd Street
- Closure date: On or after Tuesday, June 30 beginning at 11 p.m. for ramp demolition.
- Location: Exit 1A I-71 Northbound off-ramp (0.4 mile point) to W. 2nd Street.
- Detour: Traffic will take I-75 Northbound to Exit 1C W. 5th Street, then turn right on Race Street.
- Reopening: Northbound exit ramp reopens fall of 2028.
Westbound W. 6th Street/US 50 ramp to Gest Street
- Closure date: On or after Tuesday, July 7, beginning at 11 p.m. for construction of temporary pavement.
- Location: Westbound W. 6th Street/US 50 off-ramp to Gest Street will close permanently.
- Detour: Traffic will exit at Linn Street, turn left on Linn Street, then turn left on W. 6th Street.
This ramp will close permanently and will be replaced with a new ramp in a future phase.
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 closure will remain in place through May 2029. Gest Street between Freeman Avenue and the West Seventh Street/West Eighth 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.