I-75 in Cincinnati to Close Again This Weekend for Bridge Project

Southbound lanes will be shut down for Linn Street Bridge demolition.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:52pm

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Interstate 75 in downtown Cincinnati will be closed southbound this weekend as part of the ongoing Linn Street Bridge replacement project. The closure will begin at 11 p.m. on Friday and last until 5 a.m. on Monday, allowing crews to demolish the existing Linn Street overpass.

Why it matters

The Linn Street Bridge is a critical piece of infrastructure in Cincinnati, and its replacement is part of a larger effort to improve traffic flow and safety on I-75 through the city's downtown area. The weekend closure will cause significant disruptions for drivers, but is necessary to advance the overall bridge project.

The details

During the closure, all southbound lanes of I-75 will be shut down, along with several entrance ramps including those from the Western Hills Viaduct and Western Avenue. Through traffic will be detoured via State Route 562 and I-71 South, while local traffic will be maintained between the Norwood Lateral and Freeman Avenue.

  • The closure will begin at 11 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2026.
  • The closure will end at 5 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2026.

The players

Interstate 75

A major north-south interstate highway that runs through downtown Cincinnati.

Linn Street Bridge

An overpass that carries Linn Street over Interstate 75, which is being replaced as part of a larger infrastructure project.

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What’s next

After this weekend's closure, additional lane restrictions and ramp closures are expected on I-75 in the coming months as the Linn Street Bridge replacement project continues.

The takeaway

The weekend closure of I-75 southbound is a necessary disruption for the larger goal of improving traffic flow and safety on this critical Cincinnati highway. Drivers should plan ahead and use the designated detours to avoid congestion.