A stretch of Central Avenue in downtown Cincinnati is now closed as crews begin demolishing the Second Street ramp as part of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.
The closure affects Central Avenue between Third Street and Pete Rose Way, according to a community announcement. Work that began Aug. 27 is expected to continue through Sept. 12, though the roadway is scheduled to reopen temporarily for the Labor Day weekend.
All lanes on the affected section of Central Avenue are closed during the demolition work.
Southbound traffic is being detoured from West Third Street to the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge, then to Second Street and Elm Street. Northbound drivers are advised to use West Mehring Way and Elm Street to reach West Third Street.
Pedestrians
should follow West Third Street to Elm Street and West Mehring Way to Central Avenue while the closure remains in place.
Labor Day reopening planned
Central Avenue is scheduled to reopen at noon Sept. 4 for the Labor Day weekend and remain open until 2 a.m. Sept. 8, when closure restrictions will resume for ongoing demolition work.
Project officials anticipate Central Avenue will be fully reopened Sept. 12. That date could change depending on completion of the ramp demolition.
Additional information about the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project is available at brentspencebridgecorridor.com.
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