How to get around Brent Spence Bridge closures this summer

Tri-State commuters' biggest headache is about to turn into a migraine, at least temporarily, as routine road repair work on the Brent Spence Bridge is set to begin Friday evening. Beginning 9 p.m. Friday, crews will begin set-up for a 60-day, three-phase project, which will include concrete resurfacing, repairs to some of the steel work, and upgrades to the drainage and lighting systems, among other routine maintenance. Overnight lane closures will follow the third phase's completion for at least another three months. At points throughout the weekend, commuters should expect to see the double-decker bridge reduced to one lane in each direction as crews set up the construction zones. Starting Monday, June 26, motorists will see two-lane closures of varying configurations for the duration of the project. Certain entrance and exit ramps will see closures for the duration, as well. Since the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Ohio Department of Transportation's joint announcement last week about the upcoming work, anxiety has been growing among Tri-State commuters.