State approves Clough interchange, wider I-275


Transportation officials announced a two projects that will benefit Clermont County residents - a $45 million interchange at Clough Pike and the widening to three lanes of Interstate 275 between U.S. 50 and Five Mile Rd. The Clough Pike project is scheduled for funding in 2003.

Adding one lane in each direction on I-275 from U.S. 50 to Five Mile Road will cost $38.5 million, and the state is expected to fund the entire project, starting in 2002.