PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Brent Spence Bridge is a major thoroughfare for both local and national traffic, connecting two states that are critical to the movement of people, goods, and services. The bridge carries I-71 and I-75 traffic over the Ohio River and has four lanes of traffic on each of the upper and lower decks. 

Beginning March 1, 2021, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is managing a routine maintenance project to clean and paint the bridge. The project, which is scheduled to be completed by Nov. 15, 2021, will require various lane closures on the bridge, as well as the closure of several ramps that provide access to the bridge. 

Traveling southbound, the two right (westernmost) lanes are open; the two left (easternmost) lanes are closed. 

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In addition, the following ramps are CLOSED and will remain closed throughout the duration of the maintenance project: 

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• The on-ramp to I-71/75 northbound from Fourth St. in Covington

• The on-ramp to I-71 southbound from Fort Washington Way in Downtown Cincinnati 

• The on-ramp to I-71 southbound from Third St. in Downtown Cincinnati  ​

Ongoing Travel Patterns:​

NORTHBOUND LANE CLOSURES

SOUTHBOUND LANE CLOSURES 

I-71 ALTERNATE ROUTES AND DETOUR MAP