March 11, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET
- President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Greater Cincinnati, making two stops in the area.
- He will first visit Thermo Fisher Scientific in Reading to discuss a new prescription drug website.
- Trump will then speak at Verst Logistics in Hebron before departing in the evening.
- The visit is expected to cause traffic delays and road closures, particularly during the evening rush hour.
President Donald Trump is expected to make two stops in Greater Cincinnati Wednesday afternoon, likely snarling traffic and commutes as his motorcade makes its way through the area.
Details on what roads will be impacted by Trump’s March 11 visit remain limited. Here’s what we know:
When will Trump arrive?
Trump is expected to arrive at Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky International Airport after lunch, according to the White House.
A temporary flight restriction for the movement of a “VIP” is in effect for much of the area beginning at 12 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Where will Trump speak in Greater Cincinnati?
Trump will first visit Thermo Fisher Scientific, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, in Reading to discuss TrumpRx.gov, a new prescription drug website.
Then, Trump will visit Verst Logistics in Hebron. An invitation for the event was sent to supporters by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr’s Senate campaign office. The invitation includes no information about the purpose of his visit, but notes the president will make “remarks.”
When will Trump leave?
After Trump speaks in Reading and Hebron, he will leave during the evening rush hour from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky International Airport.
The temporary flight restriction for the area expires at 5:30 p.m., according to the FAA.
What roads will be closed by Trump’s visit?
The specific roads that will be closed during Trump’s visit are unknown.
Alexi Worley, a Secret Service spokeswoman, said the department does not discuss protective means and methods for security reasons.
“The U.S. Secret Service works closely with our local law enforcement partners to maintain a robust security posture, while minimizing disruptions to the public,” Worley said. “Residents and visitors in or around Hebron, Kentucky and Reading, Ohio should expect intermittent road closures and parking restrictions as part of the visit.”
Amberley Village officials said heavy traffic is expected in the northern part of the village between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and advised residents to avoid the area or plan extra time when traveling, according to a March 10 statement.
Cincinnati police spokesman Sgt. Anthony Mitchell deferred to Secret Service for information about road impacts within city limits.
The Ohio Department of Transportation recommends motorists use OHGO, their live interactive traffic site, for the latest updates on road closures and traffic.
Will rush hour traffic be impacted by Trump’s visit?
Yes, evening rush hour traffic will likely be impacted by Trump’s visit.
While the exact times Trump will arrive and depart have not been publicly released, he is expected to leave during the evening rush hour, according to the White House.
Arrival and departure times are subject to change. The National Weather Service in Wilmington expects multiple rounds of storms, including strong winds, around the evening rush hour.
This story may be updated.
