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US DOT announces $5.3B rail investment during Cincinnati visit

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $5.3 billion rail investment Friday during an event at Cincinnati’s historic Union Terminal. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Federal Railroad Administration funding as part of a nationwide effort to improve rail safety and modernize passenger rail infrastructure. The funding will support projects in 23 states. Federal officials…

ByNina Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

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

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

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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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I-71 reopening follows deadly crash near downtown Cincinnati

I-71 reopens early Monday after a deadly crash shut down the highway overnight. The northbound lanes near the Lytle Tunnel and Fort Washington Way in downtown Cincinnati reopened before the morning commute. What happened on Sunday According to the Cincinnati Police Department, the semi-truck struck a wall and caught fire on Sunday before 7 p.m.…

ByNina OliverioMay 4, 20260Comments

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US DOT announces $5.3B rail investment during Cincinnati visit

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

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

Fort Washington Way funding moves Cincinnati cap project closer to construction

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

I-71 reopening follows deadly crash near downtown Cincinnati

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