Norwood Lateral to Close This Weekend for Bridge Work

Closure will allow installation of new beams for railroad bridge replacement

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that a half-mile stretch of the Norwood Lateral (Route 562) between Interstate 75 and Paddock Road in Cincinnati will be closed from Friday, February 20 through Sunday, February 22. The closure will facilitate the installation of new bridge beams as part of the ongoing Mill Creek Expressway project.

Why it matters

The Norwood Lateral is a major thoroughfare connecting downtown Cincinnati to the northern suburbs, so this weekend closure will cause significant traffic disruptions in the area. The work is necessary to replace an aging railroad bridge as part of the larger Mill Creek Expressway improvement project.

The details

The closure will begin at 8 PM on Friday, February 20 and last through Sunday, February 22. Both I-75 exit ramps onto the Lateral will be closed during this time, and one lane of northbound I-75 will also be impacted. The closure is weather-dependent, and the latest information can be found on the OHGO.com website.

  • The closure will begin at 8 PM on Friday, February 20.
  • The Norwood Lateral will remain closed through Sunday, February 22.

The players

Ohio Department of Transportation

The state transportation agency responsible for managing and maintaining Ohio's roadways, including the Norwood Lateral.

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What’s next

Drivers should plan alternate routes to avoid the Norwood Lateral closure this weekend and check OHGO.com for the latest updates on the project.

The takeaway

This weekend's closure of the Norwood Lateral is a necessary step in the ongoing Mill Creek Expressway project, but it will cause significant traffic disruptions in the Cincinnati area. Residents and commuters should prepare for the closure by planning alternate routes and checking for updates from ODOT.