Crews start demolition of Big Mac Bridge in Cincinnati with repairs set for March reopening

Crews have started demolishing the Big Mac Bridge in Cincinnati, with repairs expected to finish by March. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is working on a tight timeline, aiming to complete the project in less than four months. The southbound lanes have been closed since November 1 due to fire damage. The demolition involves careful removal of concrete, and new steel beams are needed for repairs, which are delayed by high demand from other projects. ODOT anticipates receiving the necessary steel by mid-January. Once the materials arrive, construction will begin, with the bridge set to reopen in early March. The demolition phase is expected to last about three weeks.