Long-term closure of W. 9th Street begins May 1 to support Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project
COVINGTON, Ky. – As preparations continue for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project work, crews will close W. 9th Street between Crescent Avenue (0.51 mile point) and Willow Run Road (0.39 mile point) in both directions beginning Friday, May 1. This closure will remain in place for the entirety of the project, with substantial completion expected in 2033. Traffic will be detoured via W. Pike Street under I-71/I-75.
Vehicle Detour
- At 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1, W. 9th Street will close in both directions between Crescent Avenue and Willow Run Road.
- Traffic traveling from north to south should use Philadelphia Street.
- Traffic heading east on Pike Street may take Main Street back to 9th
Pedestrian Route from Goebel Park
- Pedestrians walking from Goebel Park will:
- Turn left on W. 9th Street toward Philadelphia Street
- Turn right on Philadelphia Street
- Turn right on W. Pike Street
- Turn right on Lewis Street
- Turn right on Western Avenue to reconnect with W. 9th
About the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project
The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project is one of the nation’s most significant transportation transformations, spanning eight miles of I-71/75 in Kentucky and I-75 in Ohio. In addition to constructing a new companion bridge, the project will upgrade the existing Brent Spence Bridge to carry local traffic; improve safety and reduce congestion by separating local and through travel; redesign ramp configurations throughout the corridor; and add new pedestrian and bicycle connections linking neighborhoods to jobs and transit. This once-in-a-generation investment will strengthen national freight movement, support local businesses and workforce growth, and enhance quality of life for the millions who rely on this critical corridor. For more information, visit brentspencebridgecorridor.com.
Project schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.