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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Concept Rendering of the Proposed Fort Washington Way Cap Connecting Downtown Cincinnati and The Banks

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Fort Washington Way Cap Project Moves Forward After $25 Million Federal Grant

Stand on Third Street and look toward The Banks. Between downtown and the river sits an eight-lane trench carrying Interstate 71 traffic through the center of Cincinnati. For decades, planners imagined covering part of that gap with parks, plazas, and new public space. This week, that vision moved closer to reality. The U.S. Department of…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 2, 20260Comments

Distant aerial view of the Cincinnati skyline and the Ohio River during a hazy sunset.

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Fort Washington Way funding moves Cincinnati cap project closer to construction

Cincinnati has secured $25 million in federal funding to begin capping a portion of Fort Washington Way, marking a major milestone for one of the city’s most ambitious urban redevelopment projects. The grant will fund the first phase of a plan that has remained in development for more than two decades and aims to reconnect…

ByNina OliverioJuly 2, 20260Comments

News graphic showing police vehicles with flashing lights blocking traffic on Interstate 71 near the Silverton exit, with text reading "I-71 shooting investigation reveals targeted attack, sheriff says".

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$25M needed to cap Fort Washington Way, city leaders say

Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials are renewing efforts to transform a long-discussed vision into reality by building deck caps over Fort Washington Way. The proposal would create new land above Interstate 71 and U.S. Route 50 between downtown and the riverfront. Local leaders say the project could improve walkability, create green space, and support additional…

ByNina OliverioMay 27, 20260Comments

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