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The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in the area next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.
ROSS COUNTY
U.S. 35 Bridge Repair – Work for a bridge maintenance project on U.S. 35 Eastbound between Eastern Avenue and U.S. 50 on the bridge over the Scioto River. At least one lane of traffic will be maintained on U.S. 35 Eastbound throughout construction. U.S. 35 Westbound traffic will be unaffected. Estimated completion: Winter 2023
PICKAWAY COUNTY
SR 316 in both directions between SR 56 and SR 104 will close starting Monday, September 25 through Friday, October 6 for culvert replacement. Detour: SR 316 to SR 56 to SR 104 or reverse.
SR 674 between U.S. 22 and Lithopolis Road will have daily lane restrictions (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.) through September 2023.
U.S. 23 northbound and southbound between SR 316 and the Franklin County Line will have daily lane restrictions (7 a.m. – 5 p.m.) through October 2023 for resurfacing and crossover removal.
PIKE COUNTY
State Route 124 Culvert Replacements – Work for a series of four culvert replacements on S.R. 124 by Pike County ODOT forces. All four locations are between Dry Bone Road and Dogwood Lane. S.R. 124 will be closed daily from 8 AM – 3 PM for this construction. Specific dates and locations for each culvert are listed below.
- September 25 – 28: Between Dogwood Lane and Nace Corner Road
- October 2 – 5: Between Bell Hollow Road and Dry Bone Road
During work hours traffic will be detoured via S.R. 32, S.R. 73, and S.R. 41. The road will be open outside of work hours. Estimated completion: October 5, 2023
State Route 772 Chip Seal – Work for a chip sealing operation on S.R. 772 between S.R. 32 and Camp Creek Road. S.R. 772 will be reduced to one lane daily from 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Mon – Fri for this construction. During work hours traffic will be maintained using flaggers. Estimated completion: Fall 2023
State Route 32 Resurfacing – Work for a resurfacing project on S.R. 32 between Germany Road and the Jackson County line. At least one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on S.R. 32 throughout construction. Additional traffic impacts may include shoulder closures and narrowed/shifted travel lanes. Estimated completion: Fall 2023
HIGHLAND COUNTY
State Route 771 Resurfacing – Work for a resurfacing project on S.R. 771 between S.R. 138 and the village of Leesburg. S.R. 771 will be reduced to one lane daily from 7 AM – 5 PM, Mon – Fri with traffic maintained using flaggers. Estimated completion: Fall 2023
State Route 41 Bridge Replacement – Work has begun on a bridge replacement on S.R. 41 between Birch Lane and the village of Greenfield. S.R. 41 will be closed for 60 days for this construction. During the closure traffic will be detoured via S.R. 28, S.R. 138, and U.S. 35. Estimated completion: Fall 2023
JACKSON COUNTY
Work is set to begin on September 18 for a series of culvert replacements on S.R. 327 between the Vinton County line and the city of Wellston. S.R. 327 will be closed daily from 7 AM – 5 PM for 10 days for this construction. The specific point of closure will change as each culvert is replaced. During periods of closure traffic will be detoured via S.R. 93, S.R. 683, and U.S. 50. Estimated completion: September 29 by 5 PM
U.S. 35 Resurfacing – Work is set to begin on September 18 for a resurfacing project on U.S. 35 between the Ross County line and Cain Road. At least one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on U.S. 35 throughout construction. Additional impacts may include shoulder closures as well as narrowed or shifted travel lanes. Estimated completion: Fall 2023
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
U.S. Route 22, State Route 159, and Delmont Road intersection improvements – This project includes the reconfiguration of the intersection of U.S. 22/SR 159 along with the intersection of U.S. 22/Delmont Road in Fairfield County. The proposed construction includes the construction of two roundabouts, replacing the two existing intersections. Estimated completion is October 2023.
HOCKING COUNTY
SR 56 Resurfacing – A resurfacing project is taking place on SR 56, between Big Pine Road (County Road 11) and SR 664. Traffic is being maintained by flaggers. Estimated completion: October 12
SR 664 Bridge Replacement – A bridge replacement project is taking place on SR 664, between 4th Street and Reed Road (Township Road 43). One lane is closed. Traffic is being maintained with temporary signals. Estimated completion: November 1
SCIOTO COUNTY
State Route 73 Chip Seal – Work has begun on a chip sealing operation on S.R. 73 between S.R. 104 and Big Spruce Little Bear Road. S.R. 73 will be reduced to one lane daily from 7 AM – 5 PM, Mon – Fri. During work hours traffic will be maintained using flaggers. Estimated completion: Fall 2023
Shawnee State Park Maintenance – Work has begun for a project that will perform repairs on multiple bridges on Lampblack Road and Mackletree Road in Shawnee State Forest. The impacted roads will be closed for this construction. Traffic will be detoured using local routes. Estimated Completion: Fall 2023
VINTON COUNTY
A resurfacing project is taking place on U.S. 50 between SR 683 and SR 278. Additionally, pedestrian safety improvements will be made in front of Vinton County High School. Traffic is being maintained by flaggers. Estimated completion: October 12th.
SR 160 Bridge Replacement – A bridge replacement project is taking place on SR 160, between Township Road 3A and Township Road 8. One lane is closed. Traffic is being maintained with temporary signals. Estimated completion: October 1
SR 356 Landslide Repair – A landslide repair project is taking place on SR 356, between U.S. 50 and Lively Ridge Road (County Road 35). One lane is closed. Traffic is being maintained with temporary signals. Estimated completion: October 1
County Road 7 Bridge Replacement – A bridge replacement project is taking place on County Road 7. The road is closed. Estimated completion: October 1
ADAMS COUNTY
Work is set to begin on September 25 for a series of culvert replacements on S.R. 348 between S.R. 125 and Cedar Mills Road. S.R. 348 will be closed daily from 7 AM – 4 PM for this construction. During periods of closure traffic will be detoured via S.R. 781, S.R. 41, and S.R. 125. Estimated completion: September 29 by 4 PM
State Route 247 Culvert Replacements – Work for a culvert replacement project on S.R. 247. The project will replace two culverts and S.R. 247 will be closed at both locations for the duration of construction. Prior to the closure dates indicated below, work will be performed using daily lane closures with traffic maintained using flaggers.
- S.R. 247 between Paul Cops Road and Tom Brown Road
- Traffic will be detoured via S.R. 125, S.R. 136, and S.R. 137
- S.R. 247 between Watt Young Road and Greenbrier Road
- Traffic will be detoured via S.R. 32, S.R. 41, S.R. 73, and S.R. 785
- Estimated completion: Fall 2023
State Route 770 Bridge Replacement – Work for a bridge replacement on S.R. 770 near the intersection of Old S.R. 32.
BROWN COUNTY
State Route 123 Resurfacing – Work for a resurfacing project on S.R. 123 between the Clinton County line and S.R. 251. Work will occur daily from 7 AM – 5 PM, Mon – Fri. During work hours traffic will be maintained using flaggers. Estimated completion: Fall 2023
ATHENS COUNTY
U.S. 33/U.S 50 Interchange Major Rehabilitation – A major rehabilitation project is taking place at the U.S. 33/U.S. 50 interchange. The pavement is being removed and replaced with full depth asphalt pavement. Additionally, a roundabout has been constructed at Stimson Avenue. Guardrail, drainage, and lighting improvements are also planned.
- The ramp from U.S. 33 east to Stimson Avenue/Rock Riffle Road is closed (Exit 197B). Traffic will be detoured from U.S. 33 east to Exit 198 (Richland Avenue) to U.S. 33 west to Rock Riffle Road. Estimated completion: September 30
Overall project estimated completion: November 2023
My concern is the lack of transparency and no one seems concerned about the inconvenience and the safety of the school buses on the detours to get the children. Very dangerously narrow and poorly maintained routes that have been used for the last several months.we feel there should be immediate concern to repair the slippage between Nicholas ridge rd. And Raines rd. (Which has been in need of repair for several years now) there’s been other repairs in that area by state workers for quite a while patching the slippage but never addressing the problem. Maybe if all these workers gathered in their trucks for hours daily were actually working,. (I can send multiple pics) then our children would not have to be endangered due to being rerouted. This road is a main route used by many families and should be considered as priorities. We as families, residents and tax payers deserve safe , operational access on any state budgeted road or highway. We’re asking this be prioritized before a tragedy occurs. REPAIR THE ROAD!