Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project
Key Questions
What is the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project?
Governors Mike DeWine of Ohio and Andy Beshear of Kentucky broke ground on the $4 billion+ companion bridge project. The initiative aims to improve the Brent Spence Bridge corridor with state, local, and federal involvement.
What are the key traffic closures associated with the project?
Closures begin May 20, including the Bullock on-ramp until October, Exit 191 until 2027, and West Fifth ramp starting May 26. Northbound I-75 will close through the Lockland Split this weekend, with further interruptions on I-75 and the Western Hills Viaduct ahead.
What criticisms are surrounding the Brent Spence Bridge project?
Criticism is mounting over proposed traffic fixes, increased pollution, and high costs, especially impacting Northern Kentucky commuters.
Governors DeWine and Beshear broke ground on $4B+ companion bridge. Key closures: Bullock on-ramp May20-Oct, Exit191-2027, West Fifth May26 permanent; new I-75 NB Lockland Split full closure May15-18 detours SR126/I71/I275, Western Hills Viaduct daytime—intensifying commuter disruptions/criticism over traffic/pollution.