CINCINNATI – The Brent Spence Bridge maintenance project will transition to Phase 3 of this weekend, weather permitting. During this time, crews will begin shifting lane closures from the two center lanes to the two western-most lanes.

Below is a detailed breakdown of how the work will affect southbound and northbound traffic.

Southbound

Beginning Saturday, Aug. 5 at approximately 6 a.m., travel on Interstate 71/75 southbound will be reduced to one lane across the Brent Spence Bridge. Two-lane travel will resume no later than 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 7. Once two-lane travel resumes, we will be in the Phase 3 traffic pattern. 

Northbound

Beginning Monday, Aug. 7 at 9 p.m., periodic overnight lane closures will take place on I-71/75 northbound. Two-lane travel will resume no later than 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Drivers wanting to take I-71 north during the nighttime closures should detour across SR 562 (Norwood Lateral) or State Route 126 (Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway) once in Ohio. Once two-lane travel resumes, we will be in the Phase 3 traffic pattern.

During Phase 3, travel will shift to the two eastern-most lanes on both decks of the bridge; the two western-most lanes on both decks will be closed. Drivers should plan ahead and know which lane they need to be in to reach their destinations.

The maps below provide additional detail. Additional details are available on the project website: BrentSpence2017.org. 

Additional Resources

Lane and ramp closure information is provided in the Daily Travel Advisory, posted on the project website at BrentSpence2017.org. Alternate routes and detour information is posted on the Plan Your Drive page. Be sure to visit throughout the project as new information will be posted when it becomes available. 

For real-time traffic updates and travel time estimates, check out one of the following resources: GoKY, OHGO and Waze.

Northbound Map

Southbound Map