OKI Regional Council of Governments

SW Ohio, N. Kentucky & Eastern Indiana's federally mandated Metropolitan Planning Organization & COG with more than 100 local governments & community partners.

[OKI Regional Council of Governments @OKIRCOG]

Reminder: Applications for OKI funding are due June 5 at 4p.m. https://t.co/ms52C7pZsq

[OKI Regional Council of Governments @OKIRCOG]

Mapping professionals, join Greater Cincinnati GIS User Group for a meet up this Thursday, June 4, 5 p.m. at Rhingeist! No need to RSVP. Contact Rachel at [email protected] with questions.

[Brent Spence Bridge Corridor @BSBCorridor]

TRAVEL ADVISORY TONIGHT IN COVINGTON

As Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project work continues, the southbound on-ramp from Crescent Avenue/4th Street in Covington to southbound I-71/75 will close tonight, Monday, June 1 beginning at 8 p.m. (weather permitting) for site preparations. The ramp is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 2.

Detour signage will direct drivers to the Pike Street on-ramp during the closure.

We appreciate your patience as this important work moves forward.

[OKI Regional Council of Governments @OKIRCOG]

Join us for the next Regional Planning Forum on June 16, 10 a.m. to noon.

Dark Sky Ohio's Steve Hildebrandt will share ways excess light pollution causes harm in the region and provide solutions on how communities can "restore the night."

Register: https://t.co/MBQFmz2gKb

[Matt Bruning @mbruning81]

BARGE WATCH 26: The Elizabeth Ann has reached the mooring area at Ludlow, KY. Thanks to the crew for this photo. Be sure to follow @BSBCorridor for updates on this transformative project! #ItsHappening #BargeWatch26

[OKI Regional Council of Governments @OKIRCOG]

ODOT and the Village of New Richmond are requesting comments from the public about a proposed safety roundabout project on US 52.

Comments may be emailed until June 30, 2026.

See the details:https://t.co/9mcUDy1oLd

OKI has $6 million committed to this project.

[OKI Regional Council of Governments @OKIRCOG]

OKI was in attendance at the ribbon cutting for the Benchmark River and Rail Terminals new rail crossing project, which was funded by a FRA CRISI grant and administrated by OKI.

Congratulations to Benchmark on this new safety feature!

[Ohio Dept of Transportation @ODOT_Statewide]

The "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" in Ohio, spanning from Memorial Day to Labor Day, typically brings heavier traffic and an increase in serious-injury and fatal crashes. Stay alert, drive responsibly, and help keep our roads safe for everyone.

Let's have a fun & safe summer☀️

[OKI Regional Council of Governments @OKIRCOG]

Public Input Opportunity: Draft TIP Amendment #9 is scheduled for adoption by the OKI Board of Directors on June 11, 2026. OKI is accepting comments until 4 p.m. EDT/3 p.m. CT on June 12, 2026. Submit comments to [email protected]. View amendment #9: https://t.co/pOdFx8LUrp

[Ohio Dept of Transportation @ODOT_Statewide]

Parts of the state are getting HEAVY rain. Drivers should have their headlights on, drive with caution, and obey all road closed barricades. Road closed means the road is closed to everyone, even you.

[OKI Regional Council of Governments @OKIRCOG]

Still time to sign up for our AI in Government Forum happening tomorrow at 2 p.m. It's free, but we'd appreciate if you register so we have a count: https://t.co/BcfRolRGN0

[OKI Regional Council of Governments @OKIRCOG]

👏👏👏 We are thrilled to have granted the funds to complete this project!

[Cincinnati Business Courier @BusinessCourier]

Here's when the seventh – and final phase – of Wasson Way will be completed. https://t.co/wrtTQswesV

[Brent Spence Bridge Corridor @BSBCorridor]

As Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project work continues, the southbound on-ramp from Crescent Ave./4th Street to I-71/75 will close tonight, Tuesday, May 26 beginning at 8 p.m. for site preparations. The ramp is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 27.

Detour signage will direct drivers to the Pike St. on ramp during the closure.

We appreciate your patience as this important work moves forward.

[Ohio Dept of Transportation @ODOT_Statewide]

Report a pothole, damaged signs, litter, dented guardrail, or any other roadway defect on an ODOT-maintained road on our website below or call 614-466-7170!

https://t.co/Mwqprnic1z

You can also file a claim if you sustained damage to your vehicle on a state-maintained roadway.

[Brent Spence Bridge Corridor @BSBCorridor]

“Since the end of the last century, OKI has been the most vocal, most consistent and most successful advocate for the Brent Spence Bridge Project. Today, the entire region can cheer a new vibrant connection not only across the Ohio River but to a future of greater safety, cleaner air and more prosperity.  This Bridge will last until the next century and the 2.2 million people in this region and their descendants will have their lives made immeasurably better.”

- Mark Policinski, CEO, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments @OKIRCOG

[Kentucky Transportation Cabinet @KYTC]

This Memorial Day, we remember all the soldiers, airmen, sailors, marines, and coast guardsmen who lost their lives fighting for our freedom.

#MemorialDay

[NKyTribune @NKyTribune]

OKI spotlights efforts to enhance cycling safety across region during National Bike Safety Month https://t.co/fZbTgRTGJ8 via @nkytribune @OKIRCOG

[OKI Regional Council of Governments @OKIRCOG]

The ride credit codes are live now!

[OKI Regional Council of Governments @OKIRCOG]

Need a ride after Memorial Day festivities and are in Hamilton or Butler Counties?

Stay safe with Project Plan Ahead from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, who are offering a $15 ride credit w/ Lyft or Uber.

Learn more and get the code for ride credit: https://t.co/YSRy2qO7id

[OKI Regional Council of Governments @OKIRCOG]

We asked some members of OKI's Board of Directors what they are looking forward to in their community this summer. Here's what they had to say.

[Mark Jeffreys @jeffreysms]

Congratulations to @CincyParks on being recognized a top 10 (#5) park in the country! That ranking is the result of decades of work on our parks, hours of dedication by park employees to making them amazing & support from the parks foundation. Thank you to everyone involved!