I71/MLK lane closures June 22, 2015

 

Interstate 71/MLK lane closures beginning June 22

 Hamilton County (Monday, June 22, 2015) – As part of the work to create a new, full movement interchange at Interstate 71 and Martin Luther King Drive, lane closures on I-71 will occur the week of June 22, 2015.

 The following are I-71 lane closures between Dana Avenue and William Howard Taft Road:

Monday, June 22

·         Northbound I-71 Single right lane from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. and double right lanes from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

·         Southbound I-71 single left lane from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. and double left lanes from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Tuesday, June 23

·         Northbound I-71 Single left lane from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. and double left lanes from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

·         Southbound I-71 single left lane from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. and double left lanes from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25

·         Southbound I-71 single right lane from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. and double right lanes from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25

·         Westbound Martin Luther King Dr. between Gilbert Avenue and Reading Road single right lane closure 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Arrow boards and/or signs will be in place to alert motorists of the upcoming lane closures.

 To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone.

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