Overview
- The Duck Creek floodgate failed to close during the heavy July 17 rainstorm, and city officials say the gate now cannot close automatically as creek levels rise.
- Greater Cincinnati Water Works announced a scheduled closure of the Madison Road floodgate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday that will block traffic in both directions.
- City crews will operate the gate manually during the planned work while the Stormwater Management Utility leads inspections and outreach to affected residents and businesses.
- City Manager Sheryl Long estimates about 40 homes and businesses near the Madison Road bridge were impacted and officials have begun contacting them to assess damage.
- A 2020 study recommended full replacement of the bridge and gate, but city officials say replacing the structure would require major property, road and rail reconfiguration and is not viewed as financially feasible now.