Riverfest Street Closures

Aug 28, 2024

 

 

CINCINNATI, OH – Over a quarter of a million people will make their way to the Cincinnati Riverfront again this year to enjoy several entertainment venues, including the City’s annual Riverfest celebration which will include the spectacular Western & Southern/ WEBN Fireworks.  The Fireworks show will take place on Sunday, September 1 at approximately 9:00 PM.

Most Downtown streets will remain open throughout the day so that visitors can experience the excitement of Downtown destinations, including Fountain Square, restaurants, shops and more.             

Please be aware of pedestrians and obey all directions of the Cincinnati Police Department so that we can all make this year’s Riverfest a safe and enjoyable experience. 

Access to the Cincinnati Riverfront will be limited to pedestrians only.  Third Street, and all streets north of Third Street, will be open so that people can access points throughout Downtown. 

Other important closures include:

  • The Purple People Bridge will be closed for Rozzi’s Fireworks.
  • The Roebling Suspension Bridge, Taylor Southgate Bridge and Clay Wade Bailey Bridge will all close at 6:00 PM to vehicles and pedestrians (Pedestrians may cross on the west side of the Taylor Southgate Bridge until 7:30 PM and the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge until 8:00 PM).
  • Local access to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge (I-471) from Ohio will close at 7:00 PM.
  • The Third Street exit from westbound Columbia Parkway will close at 9:00 PM.
  • The Third Street exit from southbound 71 will close at 9:00 PM.

The actual timing of these closures may be adjusted as traffic volumes dictate.

For additional information about this event, please visit:

Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks - WEBN (iheart.com)

 

Drivers are encouraged to reduce their speed and use caution when approaching the event area and to use alternate routes if possible.

 

 

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