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Cincinnati seeks $2.5M grant to rehabilitate Mount Adams bridge

Cincinnati is seeking $2.5 million in state-administered funding to rehabilitate the Monastery Street Bridge, which connects Mount Adams to downtown. The proposed bridge rehabilitation project aims to address infrastructure needs. Additionally, it will support improvements to the connection between the hillside neighborhood and the city’s downtown area. Cincinnati seeks $2.5M for bridge rehabilitation Cincinnati City…

ByNina Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

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OSHA investigates fatal crane accident at Brent Spence bridge project

A construction worker died after a crane accident at the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are investigating the incident. According to local news reports citing Cincinnati police, the worker was operating a boom lift near West Third Street and Pete Rose…

ByNina OliverioOctober 20, 20260Comments

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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…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

Aerial view of the Fort Washington Way highway trench in downtown Cincinnati.

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Fort Washington Way caps debate grows as Pureval addresses railway trust questions

Mayor Aftab Pureval said his administration has not proposed using Cincinnati Southern Railway Trust dollars to pay directly for construction of the highway caps. Instead, he said city officials are evaluating whether trust funds could legally support related infrastructure improvements connected to the broader redevelopment effort. His comments came after former Cincinnati Mayor Charlie Luken…

ByNina OliverioJuly 8, 20260Comments

Residents walk into Fort Thomas City Building ahead of the 2026 Fort Thomas City Council primary election in Northern Kentucky.

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Fort Thomas City Council Race Draws Record 15 Candidates Ahead of Tuesday Vote

The unusually large field reflects growing tension inside Fort Thomas. Development, residential zoning preservation, infrastructure demands, and the future direction of one of Northern Kentucky’s most sought-after river cities. For many voters, this election is less about party labels and more about what kind of growth Fort Thomas wants over the next decade. The decisions…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 19, 20260Comments

I-75 South interstate closure in Cincinnati for the Linn Street Bridge demolition, showing heavy construction equipment and detour signage.

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Cincinnati interstate closure returns for Linn Street bridge demolition

The latest Cincinnati interstate closure is scheduled to begin late Friday and last through early Monday, affecting a key stretch of Interstate 75. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the closure will allow construction crews to safely demolish remaining portions of the Linn Street Bridge overpass. Officials say the work is necessary to advance…

ByNina OliverioApril 14, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati skatepark breaks ground in Camp Washington ahead of fall opening

The construction of Cincinnati skatepark has officially begun in the Camp Washington neighborhood. This project marks the city’s first full-scale public facility designed for skateboarders. The city of Cincinnati has started building its first full-scale skatepark, with officials targeting a fall 2026 opening. The long-awaited Cincinnati skatepark will bring a dedicated space for skaters within…

ByNina OliverioApril 13, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati transit signs rollout aims to modernize rider experience

Cincinnati transit signs are being introduced across the city to improve navigation and rider access. These transit signs are part of a broader modernization effort focused on clarity, accessibility, and real-time updates. Cincinnati Metro has begun installing thousands of redesigned bus stop markers across Hamilton County, marking one of the largest signage upgrades in the…

ByNina OliverioApril 10, 20260Comments

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Canned water rollout begins as Cincinnati introduces new emergency supply initiative

Canned water will be distributed at major events as the city meets state rules and reduces plastic use City officials have begun rolling out aluminum cans filled with locally sourced tap water at large gatherings across the region. The program responds to updated guidance from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency requiring utilities to provide…

ByNina OliverioApril 8, 20260Comments

Digital rendering of the new Brighton Approach Bridge spanning a roadway in Cincinnati, featuring a modernized concrete structure and upgraded pedestrian fencing.

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New bridge opening reconnects neighborhoods after $8M project

The new bridge opening will reconnect key Cincinnati neighborhoods after years of limited access. This also marks the completion of a nearly $8 million infrastructure investment. Cincinnati officials say the long-awaited bridge project will restore a vital connection between several communities. The new structure replaces a nearly century-old bridge that had become unsafe for regular…

ByNina OliverioMarch 24, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati seeks $2.5M grant to rehabilitate Mount Adams bridge

OSHA investigates fatal crane accident at Brent Spence bridge project

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

Fort Washington Way caps debate grows as Pureval addresses railway trust questions

Fort Thomas City Council Race Draws Record 15 Candidates Ahead of Tuesday Vote

Cincinnati interstate closure returns for Linn Street bridge demolition

Cincinnati skatepark breaks ground in Camp Washington ahead of fall opening

Cincinnati transit signs rollout aims to modernize rider experience

Canned water rollout begins as Cincinnati introduces new emergency supply initiative

New bridge opening reconnects neighborhoods after $8M project

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