Significant traffic change ahead for the construction of the Brent Spence Bridge

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Northbound drivers on the Brent Spence Bridge will face a very different traffic pattern next weekend, and significant delays are expected as crews make the change.

The northbound span of the bridge will change to two lanes, with the far left lane passing to I-75 and the far right lane to I-71. The two center lanes will be closed, so drivers will not be able to change course once they enter the bridge.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet branch manager Cory Wilson warned that drivers will need to plan their route and know their route before approaching the bridge, as it will not be possible to change lanes after this weekend. end.

The bridge will be reduced to one lane northbound on Friday at 10 p.m. and I-75 north access will be closed.

I-75 North access will reopen before Sunday. I-71 North access will close and then reopen at 5 a.m. on Sunday

On Friday night from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., police will be in place south of the bridge and will maintain traffic in 15-minute increments to allow crews to safely set the next traffic pattern on the bridge.

The following traffic pattern will be in place after Sunday at 5 a.m.:

• The far left lane on I-71/75 northbound will be open to drivers to access I-75 northbound in Ohio.
• The far right lane on I-71/75 northbound will be open to drivers to access I-71 northbound in Ohio.
• The two central lanes will be CLOSED. It will not be possible to change lanes on the bridge. If you are in the left lane, you will head towards I-75; if you are in the right lane you will head to I-71.

This traffic pattern is expected to remain in place until Sunday, August 29, weather permitting, KYTC said.

“We are over 50% complete with the maintenance project on the bridge,” said Bob Yeager, district chief engineer for KYTC’s District 6 office. “This is a routine project that is part of the normal life cycle of a major structure like the Brent Spence Bridge. Just as you need to perform regular maintenance on your personal property like your car and home to keep it in good working order, we need to perform regular maintenance on our public infrastructure to make sure it remains safe for use. long-term.

Inspection crews on site during maintenance said the bridge is strong and safe.

The project is expected to be completed by November 15, 2021, weather permitting.

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