Existed: 1938 – present East end: I-71 in Cincinnati Length 5.52 km County Hamilton County, Ohio | West end: I-75 in Cincinnati Counties: Hamilton Constructed 1938 | |
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State Route 562 is an expressway in the Cincinnati metro area of southwestern Ohio. It travels east–west between Interstate 75 and Interstate 71, crossing through the suburban enclave of Norwood. It is generally locally referred to as the Norwood Lateral Expressway.
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Map of OH-562, Ohio, USA
Route description
The entire length of SR 562 in Ohio is included as a part of the National Highway System (NHS). The NHS is a network of highways that are identified as being most important for the economy, mobility and defense of the nation.
SR 562 heads east from I–75, just north of St. Bernard. The road has an interchange with SR 4 and U.S. Route 42 near Bond Hill. The route then has an interchange with US 22/SR 3 near Norwood. Before the eastern terminus at I-71, the road pass under two different railroad tracks. The eastern terminus of the highway is at a full interchange with I-71.
History
State Route 562 (the Norwood Lateral) was completed in 1962.
Future
The road is proposed to become I-74 as part of its extension to South Carolina.
Major intersections
The entire route is in Cincinnati, Hamilton County.