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ODOT installs autonomous drones to monitor Brent Spence Bridge construction in Cincinnati

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has installed two autonomous drone systems at Longworth Hall in Cincinnati to monitor construction of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.  The technology will give project teams aerial views of construction progress, infrastructure conditions and traffic activity. According to DriveOhio, ODOT’s smart mobility program, the drone-in-a-box systems were installed…

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A bright yellow "ROAD CLOSED" barricade sign standing on a city street beside a road construction worker in high-visibility safety gear.

Cincinnati drivers face long-term Fort Washington Way closures under Brent Spence plan

Cincinnati drivers should prepare for major Fort Washington Way closures as construction advances on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Project officials expect work to require an 18-month closure in one direction of Fort Washington Way, potentially beginning in spring 2027.  Exact start and end dates have not yet been announced. The closure will support…

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Nighttime view of orange traffic barrels lining Elm Street near Paycor Stadium during a downtown traffic pattern change.

Downtown traffic change makes Elm Street two-way near Paycor Stadium

The City of Cincinnati and transportation officials implemented the change overnight on July 29 to improve access to downtown destinations and reduce congestion caused by long-term detours associated with the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.  The modification affects a key stretch of roadway near Paycor Stadium and The Banks entertainment district.  Officials expect the change…

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Brent Spence Bridge Closures Bring Mixed Results for Covington Businesses

It’s Not Just the Bridge: What’s Really Deciding Which Covington Businesses Survive

Covington Businesses React to the Brent Spence Bridge Closures Stand outside Rosie's Tavern on West Seventh Street during the dinner rush, and the traffic feels different. Customers still arrive. Owner Dianne Gamble says getting into Covington has become noticeably harder since the Brent Spence Bridge closures began a month ago. I feel we're an island of…

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Brent Spence corridor

Reconstruction now underway for $4 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project

The Brent Spence corridor project is entering a major construction phase with long-term road closures beginning in Covington this month. The Brent Spence corridor groundbreaking this week marks the start of years of construction tied to one of the region’s largest infrastructure projects. State leaders from Kentucky and Ohio officially launched the project Friday during…

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cincinnati infrastructure projects

Cincinnati infrastructure projects reshape roads, bridges, transit in 2026

Cincinnati is entering a pivotal construction year as large-scale infrastructure work expands across Hamilton County and the broader Tri-State region.  City leaders, state agencies, and transit officials are aligning investments to address aging structures, traffic congestion, and future growth.  Several projects now underway or beginning in 2026 are expected to reshape commuting patterns and economic…

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I-75 closure

I-75 closure set for weekend in Cincinnati amid major construction work

A full shutdown of Interstate 75 in Cincinnati is scheduled for the weekend, bringing significant traffic changes across the region.  Transportation officials confirmed the closure will allow construction crews to complete work that cannot be safely done with live traffic.  The impacted stretch runs through a critical corridor near downtown, one of the busiest freight…

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Cincinnati traffic updates

Cincinnati traffic updates: 2026 road safety and construction

New construction projects are generating crucial Cincinnati traffic updates for daily commuters. Review these Cincinnati traffic updates to navigate road safety improvements effectively this year. Daily commuters need the latest Cincinnati traffic updates as massive construction projects reshape the city. These Cincinnati traffic updates highlight major shifts in highway routing and neighborhood road safety. Heavy…

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