Good afternoon – Here is a list of the most current roadway closings

IMPORTANT EASTSIDE TRAFFIC DETOUR

Sutton at Kellogg is underwater, so Eastsiders who typically use Sutton to I275 should take Salem to Apple Hill to Kellogg to I275. This route had very little traffic yesterday and offers the quickest route from Mt. Washington to Downtown.

Traffic Closures

Traffic delays should be expected in areas surrounding the various flood zones. The following disruptions will likely remain into next week:

• Sutton Road from Two Mile Road to Kellogg Avenue (the intersection is underwater).

• Kellogg Avenue from Five Mile Road in Anderson Township to Interstate 275 exit #72 – Exit #72 remains open, but you cannot turn east.

• Kellogg Avenue from Apple Hill to Stanley Avenue.

• Salem Road from Wayside Road to Kellogg Avenue.

• The eastbound Beechmont Avenue exit to SR 32 in Anderson Township is closed.

• SR 32 from the Village of Newtown to Clough Pike in Anderson Township is closed.

• Carr Street is closed north of Mehring Way.

• Mehring Way is closed from the 6th Street Viaduct to Freeman Avenue

Mehring Way is closed between Central Avenue and Elm Street

Southside Avenue at Idaho Street is closed.

Numerous side streets between Kellogg Avenue, Riverside Drive, Pete Rose Way ,River Road  and the Ohio River closed due to flooding.

Suggested detours:

• If you use I-275 to Sutton Road in your evening commute this route will likely save you significant time. Exit to Kellogg Avenue from I-275 and turn left at the bottom of the ramp onto Kellogg Avenue. When you get to the barricades on Kellogg at Apple Hill turn right, following Apple Hill to Salem and then turn right.

• If you take Sutton Road to I-275 for your morning commute, take Salem Road west turning left onto Apple Hill Road. Turn left on Kellogg and then get onto I-275.

• When taking State Route 32 home using the Beechmont Levee, turn left into Skytop Pavilion (Remke) and make a legal U-turn in the parking lot. Turn right onto Beechmont back towards the levee and turn right onto SR 32.

• Traffic on the Beechmont Levee during the evening rush-hour continues to be a problem. Please consider using I-275 to get two locations east of Cincinnati.

• The Cincinnati Police Department will be monitoring traffic throughout Mt. Washington and manually running traffic signals to improve traffic during rush hour.

• The Hamilton County Sheriff will be monitoring Traffic at Corbly Road and Clough Pike and manually running traffic signals to improve traffic during rush hour.

Drivers should be aware of rising floodwaters and not drive into flood covered areas.

Remember driving through closed flood zones WILL get you a MANDATORY court appearance and a fine up to $2000!

The City is using all available means to communicate these closures through the media, website and social media. Cincinnati-oh.gov, @CityOfCincy, @RoadmapCincy, @CincyPD as well as the City’s Facebook and Nextdoor accounts.

Alert sent on 02/23/2018 at 3:28PM EST

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