PERIODIC LANE CLOSURES WILL BEGIN TONIGHT ON I-71 NORTHBOUND
Starting tonight, the right lane to I-71 northbound will be periodically closed across the bridge forcing travelers to I-75 northbound. These closures will begin as early as 9 p.m. and will be finished by 5 a.m. These periodic, overnight lane closures on I-71 northbound will be in place through Thursday, August 3. Drivers wanting to take I-71 northbound can detour across SR 562 (Norwood Lateral) or SR 126 (Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway) once in Ohio.
As previously announced, periodic overnight southbound lane closures will also continue throughout Phase 2. Closures will occur in the right lane with each lasting no longer than one hour and will eliminate access to the 5th Street Exit in Covington (Exit 192). Travelers can detour using the 12th Street Exit (191).
PHASE 2 TRAFFIC PATTERNS ARE STILL IN PLACE - ONCE ON THE BRIDGE, VEHICLES CANNOT CHANGE LANES
Know your lane before getting on the Brent Spence Bridge. During the Phase 2 traffic pattern, through traffic can use lanes on either side of the center work zone. However, northbound travelers will need to use the right lane for I-71 north and the left lane for I-75 north. Southbound travelers will need to use the right lane to reach the Covington 5th Street Exit (Exit 192).
Phase 2 Maps (Click to enlarge)
Getting Around
Lane and ramp closure information is provided in the
Daily Travel Advisory, posted on the project website at
BrentSpence2017.org. Alternate routes and detour information are posted on the
Plan Your Drive page. Be sure to visit throughout the project as new information will be posted when it becomes available.
Real-time Traffic Updates
For real-time traffic updates and travel time estimates, check out one of the following resources:
Email questions and comments to the project team at
[email protected].
The BSB is an Active Work Zone - Please Use Caution
Your safety and that of the maintenance crews are our top priority. Thank you for your patience and courtesy to fellow drivers when traveling through the work area.
The Brent Spence Bridge Maintenance 2017 project is managed by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) as part of an ongoing program to maintain and improve the condition of the regional transportation network. More information about KYTC and its road improvement efforts is available on their website.
