Summer 2026 Construction & Alternate Routes

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Second Street Ramp Closures

As construction ramps up on the Brent Spence Companion Bridge in summer 2026, the Ohio Department of Transportation is closing all Second Street ramps into downtown in late June.

The closures are permanent and are all part of the Brent Spence Companion Bridge project. This will especially impact drivers coming from the West Side heading to downtown, specifically The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and other attractions around The Banks, such as Great American Ball Park, Paycor Stadium and the Andrew J. Brady Center.

View detour routes below.

I-75 Southbound

Visitors should take the 5th Street Exit (1C) and turn right onto Race Street. Once past 2nd Street, the Central Riverfront Parking Garage* (182 Race Street) entrance is on the left.

I-71 Northbound

Visitors should follow I-75 north and take the 5th Street Exit (1C). Turn right onto Race Street. Once past 2nd Street, the Central Riverfront Parking Garage* (182 Race Street) entrance is on the left.

Eastbound U.S. 50/Sixth Street Viaduct

Visitors should take the Freeman Avenue exit and turn left on Freeman, following Mehring Way straight and turn left on Elm Street. At the first stop, turn right on West Freedom Way, then left on Race Street. The Central Riverfront Parking Garage* (182 Race Street) entrance is on the right.

Note: The below map shows the route to 2nd Street, not to the parking garage.