FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 6, 2024

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dan Tierney: 614-644-0957
Jill Del Greco: 614-644-0957

Governor DeWine Declares State of Emergency
in Hamilton County

(CINCINNATI)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a proclamation today declaring a state of emergency in Hamilton County due to the dangerous conditions and damages on the Ohio approach to the I-471 Daniel Carter Beard Bridge. 

On Friday, November 1, 2024, a fire under the bridge spread to the overpass, severely damaging the southbound supporting girders, bridge deck, and support structures. 

The state of emergency allows the Ohio Department of Transportation to utilize federal funding from the Federal Emergency Relief Program for immediate repairs and to reopen the highway as soon as safely possible.

Additional Media Contact:

Ohio Department of Transportation
Matt Bruning, Press Secretary
614-466-6906
[email protected]

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