HAMILTON COUNTY: Weekly Construction Update

Through the week ending April 10, 2021: 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. C.R. 249 (Galbraith Road) Sidewalk - As part of the I-71 repaving project, the sidewalk on Galbraith Road under I-71 is closed through Friday, May 14. Pedestrians will be detoured using the west side of the bridge and the Montgomery Road crosswalk. I-71 Stream Stabilization - Along I-71 North at the Stewart Road exit. Traffic on the exit ramp has been shifted and is being maintained in one lane.

INTERSTATE 74 CONSTRUCTION I-74 Slide Repair - At the Colerain/Beekman ramp to I-74 West. Traffic will be maintained, and intermittent restrictions may be in effect on I-74 at the interchange.

INTERSTATE 75 CONSTRUCTION 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. Work also includes interchange improvements at Hopple Street, I-74, Mitchell Avenue, Norwood Lateral and Paddock Road. Various lane closures will be in effect in the construction zone. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2022.

I-275 Slide Repair - Near the Kilby Road interchange. Traffic will be maintained through the work zone; however, I-275 may be subject to intermittent lane restrictions, and the ramps to/from Kilby Road may be subject to intermittent, short-term full closures during overnight hours. The project is scheduled to be completed in early fall 2021. I-275 Slide Repair - Along the left side of the entrance ramp from Loveland Madeira Road to I-275 West. Restrictions on in place on the ramp, and the slip ramp from southbound Loveland Madeira Road is closed. Detours have been posted. Traffic on the mainline of I-275 will be maintained. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall.

NEW IMPACTS

Brent Spence Bridge Maintenance - A bridge repair project on the Brent Spence Bridge by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. I-75 North and South is open to two, 11-foot lanes on the bridge. The ramps from southbound I-71 to the bridge, as well as from Fort Washington Way and Third Street to I-71 South and the bridge, are closed. Southbound I-71 traffic is being detoured via I-471. The scheduled completion date is Nov. 15, 2021.

John A. Roebling Bridge Restoration - The suspension bridge between Cincinnati and Covington is closed for a bridge restoration by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Motorists may detour via the Clay Wade Bailey (U.S. 25/42/127) Bridge or the 4th Street/Veterans Bridge. Interim completion is scheduled for late November 2021, and the entire project is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 31.

S.R. 125 Beechmont Bridge Connector/LMSRT - Single-lane closures in either direction on S.R. 125 (Beechmont Avenue), between the S.R. 32 interchange and Beechmont Circle. Traffic will be maintained in one lane in each direction from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic will be maintained with temporary signals beginning Monday, April 5.

CONTINUING IMPACTS

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.

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. 27 (Colerain Ave.) Sidewalk Construction - On the west side of Colerain Ave. between Byrneside Drive and Banning Road. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. Completion is scheduled for mid-summer 2021.

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

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