Drivers in Covington should prepare for a series of ramp closures and traffic changes tied to the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, with work now set to begin Monday, June 8.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said the closures are needed to safely move forward with construction on the major corridor project, which includes adding interstate lanes, improving access, building a new companion bridge and converting the existing Brent Spence Bridge for local traffic.
Beginning June 8, the I-71/75 northbound off-ramp to 12th Street/MLK Jr. Boulevard will close and remain closed through summer 2027. Drivers will be detoured to the northbound Fifth Street exit, then routed through Philadelphia Street, Fourth Street, Pike Street, Simon Kenton Way and MLK Boulevard.
Also starting June 8, the I-71/75 southbound on-ramp from 12th Street/MLK Jr. Boulevard will close through October 2026. Drivers will be detoured via Pike Street/Dixie Highway, Kyles Lane and I-71/75 southbound…