The Brent Spence Bridge Maintenance 2017 project is transitioning to Phase 2. We have multiple updates today that will affect travel over the bridge this weekend and in the coming weeks. Please be sure to read all updates below.
REMINDER: SOUTHBOUND I-71/75 WILL BE REDUCED TO ONE LANE ACROSS THE BRIDGE THIS WEEKEND
Beginning after 9 p.m. tonight through 5 a.m. Monday morning, July 24, weather permitting, travel on I-71/75 SOUTHBOUND will be reduced to one lane across the Brent Spence Bridge. During this time, crews will move barriers and re-stripe lanes to direct drivers to the outside lanes of the upper deck (the two center lanes will be closed). Two-lane travel will resume in time for Monday morning rush hour. Once the Phase 2 traffic pattern is in place, changing lanes on the bridge will not be possible. Drivers need to plan ahead and know which lane to be in before they reach the bridge (see Phase 2 Lane Configuration maps below).
STARTING SUNDAY: NORTHBOUND TRAVEL LANES WILL BE REDUCED TO ONE LANE AS CREWS TRANSITION TO THE PHASE 2 CONFIGURATION
As early as noon Sunday, July 23, through 5 a.m. on Monday, July 24, weather permitting, travel on I-71/75 NORTHBOUND will be reduced to one lane across the Brent Spence Bridge while crews move barriers and re-stripe lanes to direct drivers to the outside lanes on the lower deck (the two center lanes will be closed). Two-lane travel will resume in time for Monday morning rush hour. Once the Phase 2 traffic pattern is in place, changing lanes will not be possible. Drivers need to plan ahead and know which lane to be in to reach their destinations before lane closures begin near the 12th Street exit (Exit 191) in Covington (see Phase 2 Lane Configuration maps below).
THREE TEMPORARY RAMP CLOSURES WILL REOPEN BY 5 A.M. MONDAY MORNING, JULY 24
The following temporary ramp closures in Ohio will be reopened by 5 a.m. Monday morning:
I-75 South / US 50 East ramp to 2nd Street (Exit 1A, southbound)
5th Street exit ramp from I-71/75 North (Exit 1C, northbound)
US 50 West exit ramp from I-71/75 North (Exit 1D, northbound)
TRAVEL WITH CAUTION THROUGH WORK AREAS; WATCH FOR CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES
Construction vehicles entering and leaving work areas must use the same travel lanes as other vehicles. Please use extra caution while traveling through work areas and be alert to the movement of construction vehicles and crews working in close proximity to travel lanes.
KNOW YOUR LANE: ONCE ON THE BRIDGE, DRIVERS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE LANES
During Phase 2, the two center lanes on each deck will be closed and travel will be limited to the outer two lanes.
Drivers need to plan ahead and know which lane they need to be in BEFORE THEY REACH THE BRIDGE. Once on the bridge, drivers will not be able to change lanes.
PHASE 2 LANE CONFIGURATION MAPS
SOUTHBOUND (Click map to enlarge)
Use the far right (west) lane if using exits to 5th Street (Exit 192) and 12th Street (Exit 191) in Covington
NORTHBOUND (Click map to enlarge)
Use the far left (west) lane if following I-75 North or using exits to 5th Street (Exit 1C) or US 50 West (Exit 1D) in Cincinnati
Use the far right (east) lane if following I-71 North or using exits to US 50 East (Exit 1B) or 2nd Street in Cincinnati
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 is 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:
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.
