I-75 North Closed Near Downtown Cincinnati After Crash

Traffic backed up into Northern Kentucky due to incident on major highway

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:50am

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All northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near downtown Cincinnati have been closed due to a crash, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The closure is after the Brent Spence Bridge at the Ninth Street on-ramp, leading to major traffic backups extending into Northern Kentucky as of 5:30 a.m. Friday morning.

Why it matters

I-75 is a critical north-south interstate highway that runs through the heart of Cincinnati, so any closures can cause significant disruptions to commuter and commercial traffic in the region. This incident is likely to impact travel plans and cause delays for many drivers.

The details

The Ohio Department of Transportation reported that all northbound lanes of I-75 have been closed near downtown Cincinnati due to a crash. The closure is located after the Brent Spence Bridge at the Ninth Street on-ramp. Traffic was backed up into Northern Kentucky as of 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning.

  • The crash occurred on Friday, March 27, 2026.
  • All northbound lanes of I-75 were closed as of 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning.

The players

Ohio Department of Transportation

The state transportation agency responsible for managing and maintaining Ohio's highway system, including Interstate 75.

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What’s next

Authorities have not provided an estimated timeline for when the northbound lanes of I-75 will reopen. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes and expect significant delays in the area until the crash is cleared.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of I-75 as a critical transportation artery for the Cincinnati region and the significant impact that even a single crash can have on commuter and commercial traffic in the area.