When Low Water Means Detour!

By Teri Horsley | Monday, January 9, 2006, 07:02 PM

It’s Monday which means the water is down, and the High Street Bridge in Hamilton will once again be the site for slow downs.

Closures are set to begin again today, now that the high water from last week has subsided.

If you want to detour around this area, I would take Main Street to B. If headed to downtown Hamilton I would go right, and follow B street to the Columbia Bridge. I would then make a left and cross the bridge to the next light. At that stop, I would make a second left onto Neilan Blvd. and follow the curves into downtown.

You can also get from the west side to downtown by using the Black Street Bridge to Third. I do find however, that this way is VERY slow during the morning rush hour. The good news about the bridge delay is that it is periodic, not constant so you won’t be inconvenienced all day long. Today’s Hamilton Journal has further details about the closings.

I also saw crews back out on Ohio 4 south of 129 in Hamilton. You’ll encounter the usual lane closures as far south as the Hamilton Plaza shopping center. If anyone knows why they keep working in this area, please let me know!

You don’t need to reroute just be aware that it is there.

Cones are also up along Ohio 127 in New Miami, and Augusberger and Seven Mile avenues are both closed to all traffic. Goodbye shortcut to Trenton and West Middletown! I suggest using Ohio 4 if headed into northern Butler county.

All in all it has been a fairly busy Monday. Gas is also back on the rise, with averages prices around Hamilton, at $2.50 for a gallon of unleaded regular.

Hopefully, I’ll have better news for you tomorrow!

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