Ohio plans to invest $195 million in projects aimed at reducing congestion on Interstate 75 in Greater Cincinnati, with work set to begin in the coming years.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) identified three major projects designed to alleviate bottlenecks on I-75. The most significant is a $71 million interchange upgrade at I-75 and Interstate 275, expected to begin in 2029.
The project includes a fly-over ramp from southbound I-75 to eastbound I-275 and a northbound auxiliary lane from I-75 to Union Centre Boulevard. Currently, only $7 million of the funding is secured.
Two additional projects are also in the pipeline. A $62.2 million initiative set for 2027 will widen I-75 from three to four lanes between Pennyroyal Lane Bridge in Warren County and just beyond Interstate 675 in Montgomery County.
A separate $61.5 million project, scheduled for 2028, will add a new interchange at Millikin Road and I-75 in Butler County, aimed at stimulating economic growth.
Traffic congestion remains a growing issue in the region, with an estimated 110,000 to 145,000 vehicles traveling along key sections of I-75 daily. ODOT’s report, released Feb. 14, identified eight congestion hotspots in southwest Ohio, emphasizing the need for continued investment.
Long-term efforts, including the $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, remain ongoing. Officials are also studying future improvements for I-75 between Cincinnati and Dayton to further ease congestion and enhance mobility.
Source: Cincinnati.com, Navbug.com
