Western Hills Viaduct Replacement - City of Cincinnati

Plans call for the replacement of the Western Hills Viaduct. Although it is considered structurally safe despite increasing deterioration, it also is functionally obsolete and has reached the end of its design life. The preferred replacement is a long span, double deck structure on an alignment immediately south of the existing viaduct. Construction is expected to last from 2021 to 2028, with design and engineering, coordination with the railroads below in the Queensgate Yard and site preparation, including right-of-way acquisition, building demolition, utility relocation and foundational supports for ramps constructed in the next four years. As of July 25, 2022, this project has been approved for a larger portion of the funding required and is currently proceeding with preliminary design. A two-step construction manager at-risk procurement process is expected to begin with the release of an RFQ early August 2022. Construction is not anticipated to begin before early 2025.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Vehicular Access and Parking, Traffic Control, Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Precast Structural Concrete.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Bridges, Steel Joist Framing, Steel Joist Girder Framing.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Expansion Control.
Division 09 -	Finishes, High-Performance Coatings.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Traffic Signage.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Roadway Lighting.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Embankments, Erosion and Sedimentation Controls, Slope Protection, Gabions, Riprap, Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements, Driven Piles.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Fences and Gates, Retaining Walls.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation, Bridges.