As tristate commuters prepare for the first Monday morning commute since the start of maintenance construction on the Brent Spence bridge, AAA warns of the significant impact it could have on travel.
“The start of the Brent Spence Bridge maintenance project can cause major traffic troubles for commuters,” said Cheryl Parker, AAA spokeswoman.
“We want motorists to be mindful of the impact this project can have on their daily commute by planning ahead and taking the appropriate steps to minimize the madness.”
AAA offers the following tips to commuters as the Brent Spence Bridge construction project kicks off:
· Plan your travel and seek an alternative route if needed
· Avoid peak commute hours
· Allow extra time for AM and PM commutes
· Car pool or make a plan with your employer for alternative plans such as late arrival/early leave or work from home
· Stay focused and eliminate distractions
· Sign up for email/text alerts to stay updated on daily travel advisories at http://brentspence2017.org/
· Move Over! Be mindful of construction and emergency workers on the roads
· Fill up the gas tank to avoid being stranded
· Exercise patience
· Air travelers should allow ample time for traffic backups on the bridge as they head to CVG airport.
Here is the latest update on the AAA website:
Initial set-up for the Brent Spence Bridge 2017 maintenance project is complete and the Phase 1 traffic pattern is now in place.
LANE UPDATES
• The two western-most lanes of the bridge are now open on both the southbound and northbound decks.
• The two eastern-most lanes on both decks of the bridge will remain closed through Phase 1.
RAMP CLOSURES
In Ohio:
• I-71 / US 50 ramp to I-71/75 South (via Ft. Washington Way)
• 3rd Street ramp in Cincinnati to I-71/75 South
In Kentucky:
• 4th Street ramp in Covington to I-71/75 North
• I-71/75 South to Erlanger/KY 236 (Exits 184, 184A and 184B)
