Northbound lanes of I75 back open, but slow traffic persists
Jun 18, 2026
The northbound lanes of I-75 have re-opened on the Ohio side of the Brent Spence Bridge after it closed Thursday Morning for high water, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.The Ohio Department of Transportation repo
rted that all lanes on I-75 north were closed at the I-71/I-75 split.A spokesperson with KYTC said the highway was blocked for high water on I-75, but drivers could still use the Brent Spence Bridge to get to I-71.Traffic on the highway is still moving slowly, however, and drivers are currently backed up nearly to Dixie Highway in Northern Kentucky. ...read more read less