Summer 2026 Construction & Alternate Routes

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Second Street Ramp Closures

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

These closures will affect drivers coming to downtown Cincinnati, 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.

After crossing Second 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.

After crossing Second 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 onto Freeman, following straight onto Mehring Way.

Turn left onto Elm Street and, at the first stop, turn right onto West Freedom Way, then left onto 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 CRG parking garage.