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Minor traffic impacts and non-toxic odors will occur in the 4000 blocks of Forest and Burwood avenues in Norwood on December 4-5 (delayed from earlier this week), as MSD relines a deteriorated sewer in the area.

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Camargo Road in Madeira will be closed to thru traffic between Demar Road and East Ledge Street from December 1 through spring 2026, pending weather and field conditions, as MSD installs new sewers in the Kenwood Hills neighborhood.

Local access to homes will be maintained. The detour is via Shawnee Run Road to Miami Road to Indian Hills Road and vice versa.

The project, which started in October and is expected to be completed by summer 2027, will allow properties to connect to the MSD public sewer.

In addition to the Camargo Road closure, streets in the Kenwood Hills neighborhood may be reduced to one lane during working hours.

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Visit the Kenwood Hills Local Sewer project webpage

Johnson Road will be closed to thru traffic during daylight hours between Harrison and Reemelin roads for up to three weeks starting Monday, November 24, pending weather and field conditions.

MSD is installing new lateral sewer stubs for five homes along Johnson Road to allow them to connect to the MSD public sewer system.

The project is scheduled to be completed by spring 2026.

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MSD completed its Locust Street and Muchmore Road Local Sewer Assessment project in November 2025.

However, Muchmore Road will remain closed through May 2026 for a Hamilton County Engineer's Office project to install a pier wall and conduct landslide remediation.

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Construction and traffic impacts will occur in Madeira starting in mid-October as MSD installs a new sewer line in and around the Kenwood Hills neighborhood. The project is expected to be completed by summer 2027, pending weather and field conditions.

Camargo Road in Madeira will be closed to thru traffic between Demar Road and East Ledge Street from early November through spring 2026. Local access to homes will be maintained. The detour is via Shawnee Run Road to Miami Road to Indian Hills Road and vice versa.

In addition, streets in the Kenwood Hills neighborhood may be reduced to one lane during working hours.

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Minor traffic impacts and non-toxic odors will occur in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue in Walnut Hills on October 9-10, as MSD relines a deteriorated sewer in the area.

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Minor traffic impacts and non-toxic odors will occur in the 2000-2100 block of Williams Avenue in the vicinity of Williams Avenue Elementary School in Norwood on October 6-7, as MSD relines a deteriorated sewer in the area.

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Traffic impacts and non-toxic odors will occur along and in the vicinity of Towanda Terrace and Cheyenne Drive in Bond Hill on September 30 – October 1, as MSD relines a deteriorated sewer in the area.

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Struble Road in Colerain Township will be closed between Pottinger and Pippin roads from Monday, August 18, through Friday, September 5, pending weather and field conditions.

MSD is installing new lateral sewer stubs for three homes along Struble Road, which will allow the homes to connect to the MSD public sewer system. The project is expected to be completed by the fall.

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Traffic impacts will occur along Muchmore and Walton Creek roads in Columbia Township starting in mid to late June as MSD installs a new sewer line

The project is expected to be completed during the summer with final restoration in the fall, pending weather and field conditions.

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MSD will begin final restoration work along Muddy Creek Road this spring as part of a FEMA floodplain demolition project that was completed in late 2023.

The work includes installation of 90 feet of curb and restoration of several lots to address stormwater ponding between Glenway Avenue and Westbourne Drive.

The project is scheduled to be completed by fall 2025, pending weather and field conditions.

Lane restrictions may occur on Muddy Creek Road, from Glenway Avenue and Robinet Drive, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Cincinnati area may be hit by heavy rains today and overnight. Here are 5 things you need to know to help prevent sewer backups (SBUs) or water intrusion and report an incident if it occurs.

1. You can help prevent sewer backups and water intrusion by taking action before the storm hits
2. Report possible sewer backups 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
3. MSD will investigate every report of a possible sewer backup
4. MSD will provide documentation of their visit
5. Additional resources are available at msdgc.org/SBUResources

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Northbound Central Parkway, north of W. McMillan Street in the CUF neighborhood of Cincinnati, will be reduced to one lane starting the week of April 7 for 2-3 months as MSD replaces a deteriorated sewer line.

The project is expected to be completed by or before September 2025, pending weather and field conditions.

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The Cincinnati area may be hit by heavy rains this week and weekend (up to 5 inches or more) that could result in sewer overflows into local creeks and rivers and sewer backups into buildings.

Here's information to help you understand why a sewer backup or water intrusion occurred, prevent them from occurring, and protect your property.

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The Cincinnati area may be hit by heavy rains this week and weekend (up to 5 inches or more) that could result in sewer overflows into local creeks and rivers and sewer backups into buildings.

If you experience a potential sewer backup in your home or business, there are five things you need to know.

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Summer View Drive in Anderson Township will be reduced to one lane starting the week of March 31 through mid-April as MSD constructs a sanitary sewer forcemain along the street.

The project is expected to be completed by July 2025, pending weather and field conditions.

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The intersection of Colton Lane and Matson Avenue will be closed Monday - Thursday during daylight working hours starting the week of March 10 through mid-April as MSD replaces deteriorated sewer lines.

The work is expected to be completed by spring 2025, pending weather and field conditions.

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The Cincinnati area may be hit by heavy rains this weekend (2-4 inches or more) that could result in sewer overflows into local creeks and rivers and sewer backups into buildings.

If you experience a potential sewer backup in your home or business, here are five things you need to know:

1. You can report a potential sewer backup 24/7 to MSD at (513) 352-4900 or msdgc.org/sbu
2. MSD investigates every report of a potential sewer backup to determine whether it's eligible for assistance through our Sewer Backup (SBU) Program.
3. MSD provides professional cleaning services at no charge to eligible property owners and tenants.
4. MSD offers reimbursement for qualifying damages from sewer backups caused by the MSD public sewer.
5. When a sewer backup or water intrusion is not caused by the MSD public sewer,  the property owner is often responsible for the cleanup and/or repairs.

NOTE: Heavy rains can also lead to runoff and flooding in spots. Please visit the City of Cincinnati's Stormwater Management Utility (SMU) webpage for information on how to reduce street and property flooding.

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