Cincinnati City Council approves millions to replace Western Hills Viaduct

CINCINNATI —

Drivers who frequently use the Western Hills Viaduct in Cincinnati may soon see improvements after the city council approved tens of millions of dollars to replace what has stood for decades.

From crumbling concrete to rust, drivers have spent years complaining about the condition of the 90-year-old viaduct. Advertisement

Laura Henry, who crosses the bridge from the westside into uptown daily, shared her concerns.

"It's ridiculous, it's really bad. It's bad on our cars," Henry said.

On Wednesday, the city council unanimously approved appropriating up to $29 million in local funding to the project. Councilman Jeff Cramerding said it's worth the investment.

"It's at its life span, that's an understatement," Cramerding said. "The bridge is literally falling apart."

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