Cincinnati Interstate to Close Again for Bridge Demolition

Southbound I-75 will shut down for the weekend to allow crews to take down the Linn Street overpass.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:06pm

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A highly stylized, geometric illustration depicting the sweeping curves and towering infrastructure of a major interstate highway, conveying the sense of disruption and inconvenience caused by the upcoming closure and demolition project.A dramatic rendering of the upcoming closure of a major Cincinnati interstate, highlighting the grand scale and disruption caused by the demolition of a key overpass.Cincinnati Today

Interstate 75 South through downtown Cincinnati will be fully closed for a weekend in April 2026 to allow crews to demolish the Linn Street overpass as part of a bridge replacement project. The closure will begin at 11 p.m. on Friday and last until 5 a.m. on Monday, with additional ramp closures and lane restrictions starting earlier on Friday evening.

Why it matters

This closure will cause significant traffic disruptions in the Cincinnati area, especially for commuters and commercial truck traffic. The Linn Street overpass is a key connection point, so its demolition is a necessary step in the larger bridge replacement project, though it will inconvenience many drivers in the short term.

The details

Hamilton County officials have announced that I-75 South will be closed at the Freeman Avenue exit (Exit 1F) starting at 11 p.m. on Friday and remaining shut down until 5 a.m. on Monday. This will allow crews to demolish the Linn Street overpass. Entrances from the Western Hills Viaduct and Western Avenue will also be closed during the work. Through traffic will be detoured via State Route 562 and Interstate 71 South, while local traffic will still be able to travel between the Norwood Lateral and Freeman Avenue.

  • The closure will begin at 11 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2026.
  • The interstate will remain closed until 5 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2026.
  • Additional ramp closures will start at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2026.

The players

Hamilton County

The local government entity overseeing the Linn Street Bridge replacement project and the upcoming interstate closure.

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What’s next

Drivers, especially commercial truck traffic, are urged to use the posted detour routes to avoid congestion during the weekend closure.

The takeaway

This weekend closure of a major interstate through downtown Cincinnati will cause significant disruptions for commuters and commercial traffic, but is a necessary step in the larger bridge replacement project. Advance planning and use of the designated detour routes will be crucial for minimizing the impact on drivers.