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Hamilton County (Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021) – Crews from Duke Energy will be pulling aerial cables across Interstate 71 this weekend, requiring a full closure of the interstate in both directions.
Various lane closures will be in place on I-71 North and South just south of S.R. 562/Norwood Lateral beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, with associated ramp closures starting at 9 p.m. The interstate will be fully closed at 10 p.m., and it will remain closed until 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, with ramp and lane closures being removed thereafter.
The following closures will be in place:
- Northbound I-71/75 to I-71 at the north end of Brent Spence Bridge, with traffic detoured via I-75 North and S.R. 562 East.
- The Fourth Street ramp to I-71/I-75 North in Covington, KY, with traffic detoured by way of the Twelfth Street on ramp.
- I-71 North at Smith Edwards Road; traffic will be detoured using S.R. 561, U.S. 22, Norwood Avenue and Wesley Avenue.
- The Smith Edwards ramp to I-71 North; traffic will be detoured via the I-71 North detour.
- I-71 South at S.R. 562; traffic will be detoured to S.R. 562 West to I-75 South.
- The S.R. 562 East ramp to I-71 South; traffic will be diverted to I-75 North.
- Ridge Road/Mill Ridge Road ramp to I-71 South; traffic will be diverted to S.R. 562 West.
Detours will be posted and all work will be contingent upon weather.
Motorists are reminded of the need for additional caution in the area during periods of lane restrictions, and to avoid delays during the overnight, they should seek alternate routes. For ongoing traffic, construction and weather-related information throughout the state, please visit www.OHGO.com.
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For more information contact:
Kathleen Fuller, 513-933-6517
Liz Lyons, 513-933-6534
Know Before You Go!
For more detailed traffic information, and to get personalized traffic alerts for your commute, download the OHGO app or visit OHGO.com.
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