HAMILTON COUNTY: Weekly Construction Update

Through the week ending November 7, 2020: The following traffic advisory includes restrictions on the state highway system in Hamilton County. All work will be contingent upon the weather. For construction information and statewide information regarding road conditions, visit ODOT on the web at www.Ohgo.com.

INTERSTATE 71 CONSTRUCTION   I-71 Major Rehabilitation  - Widening to three lanes between S.R. 126 (Ronald Reagan Cross-County Highway) and S.R. 562 (Norwood Lateral), as well as bridge work at multiple structures and removing the Ridge Road exit and adding an exit to Kennedy Avenue on northbound I-71. Various lane restrictions will be in effect during nighttime hours for pavement work. The entire project is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2021.   I-71 NEW IMPACTS Red Bank Road is reduced to one lane between Big Chief Drive and Ehrling Road. The single-lane restriction will be in effect through early November, and traffic will be maintained with temporary signals.  I-71 North traffic is shifted to the west (left) side of the interstate from just north of Red Bank Road to the Kenwood Road interchange, and the off-ramp from I-71 North to Stewart Road is closed through late October. Traffic will be detoured by way of Kenwood Road, Euclid Road and Stewart Road.

INTERSTATE 75 CONSTRUCTION I-75 North/Kemper Road Bridge Rehabilitation - On I-75 at Kemper Road. Various lane restrictions will be in effect during overnight hours for bridge work. The project is scheduled for completion in mid-fall. I-75 Slide Repair - Along I-75 South near the entrance ramp from Hopple Street. The right lane and shoulder of southbound I-75 will be subject to evening and overnight closure between the Hopple Street interchange and the Marshall Avenue overpass nightly from approximately 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day. The project is scheduled for completion in late October. I-75/Mill Creek Expressway Major Rehabilitation  - Major rehabilitation project at the I-74/75 interchange to widen and resurface I-75 between Paddock Road and the Western Hills Viaduct and reconfigure the interchange. Construction also includes interchange improvements at Hopple Street, I-74, Mitchell Avenue, Norwood Lateral and Paddock Road. Various lane closures will be in effect through the construction zone. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2022. I-75/Thru the Valley Major Rehabilitation  - Addition of a fourth lane from Shepherd Lane to Glendale-Milford Road, as well as reconstructing the Shepherd Lane interchange and realigning Neumann Way. Various lane restrictions will be in effect through the construction zone. The project is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2021.

INTERSTATE 275 CONSTRUCTION   I-275 Bridge Rehabilitation and Resurfacing  - Between the Four Mile Road interchange to the south end of the Combs Hehl (Ohio River) Bridge in Kentucky. Various lane and ramp closures will be in effect through the construction zone. All work is anticipated to be completed by early fall of 2020. I-275 Bridge Maintenance - The right shoulder of I-275 West (North) at Loveland Madeira Road is closed through late October for a bridge maintenance project. Intermittent, nightly single-lane closures may also be in effect at various times.

CONTINUING IMPACTS

C.R. 251 (Blue Ash Road) Pavement Reconstruction - Between Duneden Avenue and Galbraith Road in Deer Park. Blue Ash Road is closed to southbound traffic. Motorists will be detoured via Plainfield and Galbraith roads. Intersecting side streets will also be subject to closure at their junction with Blue Ash Road. All work is scheduled for completion by mid-November.

U.S. 22/S.R. 126 Roundabout  - At the intersection of U.S. 22 (Montgomery Road) and S.R. 126 (Ronald Reagan Cross-County Highway) for the Montgomery Quarter Development project. Traffic is being maintained in a minimum of one lane on Montgomery Road; however, intermittent lane restrictions and closures may be in effect at the interchange ramps to and from Montgomery Road. The project is scheduled for completion in Summer 2021.

U.S. 50 Resurfacing - Between Homewood Road and the western corporation limit of Terrace Park. Single-lane restrictions will be in effect in either direction, and traffic will be maintained by law enforcement officers, barrels and/or flaggers as needed. The project is scheduled for completion in mid-fall of 2020.

NEW IMPACTS

C.R. 101 (Galbraith Road) Drainage & Manhole Installation - At the G&W Railroad crossing, immediately west of the Blue Ash Road intersection. Galbraith Road will be closed Saturday, Oct. 31, through Tuesday, Nov. 3. Traffic will be detoured by way of Blue Ash Road, Matson Avenue and Beech Avenue.

S.R. 125 Bridge Rehabilitation - Between Berkshire Lane and Brachman Avenue, midway between S.R. 32 and Five Mile Road. Traffic will be maintained in a minimum of one lane in either direction throughout construction. Berkshire Lane will be maintained by flaggers as needed during hours of operation. All work is scheduled for completion in late summer 2021.

S.R. 562 Culvert Replacement - At the northbound ramp from I-71. Traffic will be maintained with arrow boards and/or barrels.

S.R. 128 & S.R. 264 Pavement Repairs - On S.R. 128 at various locations, and on S.R. 264 (Bridgetown Road), between Harrison Avenue and Zion Road.  Traffic will be maintained with arrow boards and/or barrels.

U.S. 27 Catch Basin Repairs - At various locations on U.S. 27. Traffic will be maintained with arrow boards and/or barrels.

Interstate Maintenance - Mowing, sweeping, berming, drainage work and cable barrier repair at various locations along I-71, I-74, I-75 and I-275 throughout the county. Single-lane closures will be in effect as needed, and traffic will be maintained by arrow boards.

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For more information contact: 
Kathleen Fuller, 513-933-6517
Liz Lyons, 513-933-6534

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