This is an update to an earlier story
Bridge work will require a single lane closure of southbound I-71 at the Lytle Tunnel beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, June 12. A complete closure of southbound I-71 at this location will be begin at 9 p.m. All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. Monday, June 15. The Third Street exit from I-71 south will also be closed during this time.
Crews will be performing bridge deck repairs on I-71 over Eggleston Avenue.
Excerpt from original story
An upcoming Cincinnati interstate project is expected to have a major impact to road travel on both sides of the river.
The $30 million Lytle Tunnel Project is scheduled to begin May 26 and is not expected to be completed until late 2017. The project will bring the tunnel and its mechanical systems into compliance with current fire codes and design standards.
Lytle Tunnel is located on Interstate 71, just east of downtown Cincinnati.
Lytle Park and portions of Lytle Street will be closed during construction. Traffic on Pike and Fourth streets will be maintained, however, parking will be impacted adjacent to the work site.
Gary Middleton, Acting Deputy Director for the Ohio Department of Transportation District 8 office, thanked motorists in advance for their cooperation and understanding.
“This essential project completes a major rehabilitation of the tunnel and its mechanical and electrical systems,” Middleton said in a statement. “It improves safety for drivers and first responders, and ensures future maintenance activities minimize impacts to traveling public and users of the park.
For more information, or to receive regular email updates regarding the Lytle Tunnel project please notify the Ohio Department of Transportation via d08.pio@dot.state.oh.us to have an email address included in the distribution listing. Those without computer access or who have additional questions regarding the project are asked to contact Brian Cunningham at (513) 933-6517.
Source: Ohio Department of Transportation, District 8 office