News Item #1671

From Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6:

Nightly Lane Closures on I-71/75 in Kenton County Extended Through Monday, Nov. 30
UPDATE: Work on Thursday, Nov. 5 will include a double left lane closure on I-71/75 northbound overnight

UPDATE (Nov. 5, 2026) -- The traffic impacts for Wednesday, Nov. 5 as part of the ongoing electrical project for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project have been adjusted.

Work tonight (Thursday, Nov. 5), will include a double left lane closure on Interstates 71/75 northbound in the project area. A single left lane closure will take place at 8 p.m. This will shift to a double left lane closure beginning at 11 p.m. A single right lane closure on I-71/75 southbound will be in place beginning at 8 p.m. All lanes reopen by 5 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6.

Work is expected to continue with single left lane closure in both directions overnight as the project progresses. KYTC will provide updates if additional traffic impacts are required to complete the project. This electrical work is expected to be completed by Monday, Nov. 30.

COVINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of nightly lane closures on Interstates 71/75 in Kenton County beginning Monday, Sept. 28. Crews will be performing electrical work as part of the ongoing Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.

This work will require a nightly northbound and southbound left lane closure from Kyles Lane (KY 1072) (188.52 mile point) to the Brent Spence Bridge (191.63 mile point), a distance of 3.11 miles. Both left lanes (northbound and southbound) will be blocked from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m.

No lane closures associated with this portion of the project will be in place from Thursday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 11 due to BLINK.

Weather permitting, this portion of the project is expected to be completed Friday, Oct. 23. Project schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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. Construction will begin with the new companion bridge to the west of the Brent Spence Bridge and one mile of approach work in each state. In addition to the new bridge, the project will restripe 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. The project team coordinates with all navigation apps so drivers can easily determine the best route from their starting point to their destination. For more information, visit brentspencebridgecorridor.com.