Lane Restrictions on SB I-71 Near Ridge Road This Weekend

CINCINNATI -- The ramp from Ridge Road to southbound Interstate 71 and the ramp from Alamo Avenue to southbound I-71 will be closed beginning Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. and ending Sept. 18 at 5 a.m. The detour route will be posted.

In addition, there will be various lane closures on southbound I-71 from Ridge Rd. to Oak Street beginning Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. and ending Sept. 18 at 6 a.m. This will include reducing southbound I-71 to one lane between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in this location. Motorist should expect significant backups and are advised to seek alternative routes.

Arrow boards and/or signs will be in place to alert motorists of the upcoming lane closures.

To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone.

For ongoing traffic, construction and weather-related information, please check www.OHGO.com.