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A dark gray sedan driving through deep floodwater on an interstate highway during a heavy rainstorm in Cincinnati. Several other cars are visible in the background, and there's a guardrail and trees on the right.

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I-71 flooding shuts down multiple lanes as heavy rain hits Cincinnati

Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across Greater Cincinnati on Friday evening, leaving several major roads underwater and disrupting travel during one of the busiest times of the day. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) closed portions of Interstate 71 after floodwaters made the highway unsafe for motorists. Emergency officials also issued a Flash Flood Warning…

ByNina OliverioJuly 18, 20260Comments

Aerial view of the continuous Green T-intersection at State Route 32 and Interstate 275, showing the highway lanes and traffic flow designed for crash reduction.

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Green T intersection cuts crashes by 65 percent at SR 32 and I-275, ODOT says

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) says a redesigned intersection in Clermont County has produced a major improvement in roadway safety. State officials reported that crashes at the State Route 32 and Interstate 275 interchange have dropped by 65 percent since the agency converted the area to a Green T intersection. The results highlight how…

ByNina OliverioJuly 7, 20260Comments

Nighttime construction crew using large cranes to lift and position a massive steel bridge truss section for the Mount Adams bridge replacement project in downtown Cincinnati.

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Mount Adams bridge replacement moves forward as new Downtown Cincinnati crossing takes shape

Mount Adams bridge construction is advancing as crews install major sections of a new pedestrian crossing connecting Downtown Cincinnati and the historic hillside neighborhood. The Mount Adams bridge project will replace a decades-old pedestrian structure with a safer, ADA-accessible crossing expected to open later this year. Ohio transportation officials continue making visible progress on the…

ByNina OliverioJuly 6, 20260Comments

A high-angle, scenic view of traffic on a highway bridge in Cincinnati, Ohio, during sunset with the city skyline in the background.

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July 4 travel forecast warns of heavy Cincinnati holiday traffic

July 4 travel forecast points to heavier traffic across Cincinnati and Ohio. July 4 travel forecast data shows millions of Ohioans are expected to drive during one of the busiest holiday travel periods of the year. More than 3.4 million Ohioans are expected to travel during the Independence Day holiday, prompting the Ohio Department of…

ByNina OliverioJune 30, 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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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…

ByNina OliverioApril 10, 20260Comments

A scenic view of a highway interchange at sunset, representing the I-75 and I-275 improvement project by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).

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State seeks public input on I-75 I-275 improvements

Why public input matters for I-75 I-275 improvements The I-75 I-275 improvements initiative is drawing public attention as Ohio transportation officials seek input on redesign plans for one of the region’s busiest interchanges. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) launched a public comment period after a two-year feasibility study identified significant safety and congestion…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 5, 20260Comments

Artist rendering of the new Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project showing a modern cable-stayed bridge over the Ohio River.

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Brent Spence project work set to ramp up in 2026

The Brent Spence project is moving from years of planning into a highly visible construction phase beginning in 2026. The Brent Spence project will soon reshape traffic patterns and river crossings in downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Years of behind-the-scenes work on the $3.6 billion Brent Spence project are about to become visible to the…

ByNina OliverioDecember 17, 20250Comments

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I-71 flooding shuts down multiple lanes as heavy rain hits Cincinnati

Green T intersection cuts crashes by 65 percent at SR 32 and I-275, ODOT says

Mount Adams bridge replacement moves forward as new Downtown Cincinnati crossing takes shape

July 4 travel forecast warns of heavy Cincinnati holiday traffic

Cincinnati interstate closure returns for Linn Street bridge demolition

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

State seeks public input on I-75 I-275 improvements

Brent Spence project work set to ramp up in 2026

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