CINCINNATI — Drivers are being rerouted as all northbound lanes of I-75 at the Norwood Lateral are shut down Saturday due to maintenance and repairs, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) said.
ODOT is asking all drivers to use the I-71 to State Route 126 (Norwood Lateral) exit or alternative routes as crews work to fix the "Norwood Dip."
We ask for your patience while we fix the 'Norwood Dip.' Please use I-71 to S.R. 126, or other alternative routes, and we thank you for your patience! pic.twitter.com/bqe1EUYQpC
— ODOT Cincinnati (@ODOT_Cincinnati) October 5, 2024
According to ODOT's website, the northbound lanes will be closed between the Norwood Lateral exit ramp and the westbound on-ramp from State Route 562 from Friday night through 3 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
In a press release Saturday morning, ODOT said drivers took "matters into their own hands at the wheel" when backups began due to the interstate closure.
ODOT said motorists were seen turning around to travel in the southbound lanes and return to the Mitchell Avenue exit.
"Not only is driving the wrong way unsafe and incredibly dangerous, driving in the closed lane is illegal and subject to ticketing by law enforcement," ODOT said.
Next weekend, I-75 North will be closed again between the Norwood Lateral exit ramp and the westbound on-ramp from State Route 562 beginning 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 through 3 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14. Similar to the closure this weekend, drivers will be detoured via the Norwood Lateral, I-71 and I-275 West.
