The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is demolishing and rebuilding the Hudson Street bridge over I-71 for a period of 2.5 months (approx. 75 days) beginning August 10, 2015. During this project, Hudson Street will be 100% closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic over I-71.

During this time, all supporters accessing MAPFRE Stadium from I-71, should utilize 17th Avenue (exit 111), NOT Hudson Street and allow extra drive time.

All lanes of I-71 will be open immediately before and after Crew SC matches during the project to lessen the amount of traffic congestion in the area. All traffic will be prohibited from crossing the bridge during the project including vehicle, pedestrian and emergency vehicles. During certain overnight hours, I-71 will be closed and vehicles will be routed around using the on- and off-ramps to maintain traffic flow.

There will be at least four Crew SC matches during this period of construction:

Wednesday, August 19th vs. NYCFC Saturday, August 22nd vs. SKC Sunday, September 6th vs. FCD Saturday, September 26th vs. POR

The project involves a complete removal of the existing (56 year old) bridge and construction of a new similarly-designed bridge. The adjacent intersections will also be upgraded with sidewalks, curbing, etc.

We thank you for your patience and support of Crew SC. Please contact us with any questions or concerns regarding this construction project.

Phone: (614) 447.2739

Twitter: @ColumbusCrewSC