Overview
- The city and Cincinnati Police announced nightly closures of Calhoun Street and West McMillan Street between Vine and Clifton from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday through Sunday to address recent violence.
- Officers also increased patrols and placed barricades around the University of Cincinnati neighborhood but officials have not released a specific incident that prompted the street closures.
- Local business leaders said the closures were announced with little notice and will disrupt more than 100 shops by blocking normal vehicle access during a busy weekend.
- City officials said the restrictions start after daytime events and should not affect the UC football game, and they said residents with permits and employees will be allowed access during closures.
- The Clifton Heights Business Association has contacted an attorney, is weighing legal and advocacy options, and is urging the city to replace roadblocks with more active, timely policing which could prompt a review of the plan.