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I-75 Reopens Early After Bridge Demolition
20 Apr
Summary
- Southbound I-75 reopened ahead of schedule on April 19.
- The Linn Street Bridge demolition is part of the Brent Spence Bridge project.
- The new bridge will better connect West End and Queensgate neighborhoods.
Southbound Interstate 75 in Cincinnati reopened on April 19, significantly ahead of its original schedule. The reopening occurred after the complete demolition of the Linn Street Bridge, a key component of the broader Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. The original closure was slated to extend until April 20, but crews successfully removed the final section of the bridge earlier.
The Linn Street Bridge, situated between West Court and West Eighth streets, is being replaced as part of a $46.7 million initiative. The new structure will feature two driving lanes, a reduction from the previous five, and will incorporate dedicated bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides. This redevelopment is designed to improve the connection between Cincinnati's West End and Queensgate neighborhoods.
Beyond the immediate bridge replacement, the project includes reconfigurations of West Court Street and Winchell Avenue, along with the replacement of a pedestrian bridge over Winchell. The reconstruction of Linn Street is expected to conclude by the fall of 2027, with the entire Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project anticipated to wrap up by late spring 2029. A new Ohio River bridge is also planned to the west of the existing Brent Spence Bridge, a major element of the over $4 billion project.
