Ashland County: Weekly Construction Update

• August 22, 2024

 

ASHLAND COUNTY – Thursday, August 22, 2024 — Motorists in Ashland County should be prepared for ongoing and new construction projects on major roadways starting next week. All construction activities are subject to weather conditions and may change.

U.S. Route 42 Urban Resurfacing

  • Location: City of Ashland, from Baney Road to just north of Cleveland Road
  • Details: Single lane closures will be in effect as resurfacing work continues. Traffic will be maintained throughout the project.
  • Estimated Completion: November 2024

U.S. Route 42 Bridge Replacement

  • Location: U.S. 42 between SR 89 and Township Road 553
  • Details: Single lane closures will occur for a bridge replacement. Temporary traffic signals will be used, and lane widths will be reduced to 10 feet in the work zone.
  • Estimated Completion: October 2024

Township Road 543 Closure

  • Details: Township Road 543 is currently closed for 75 days. The detour route is TR 543 to TR 1275 east to TR 593 to U.S. 42, and reverse.
  • Estimated Reopening: Saturday, September 21, 2024

U.S. Route 42 & State Route 302 Intersection Improvement

  • Details: The intersection of U.S. 42 and SR 302 is being converted into a single-lane roundabout. The intersection remains closed, and detours are in place for both local and non-local motorists.
    Local Detour: U.S. 42 east to SR 89 north to SR 58 north to U.S. 224 east to SR 301 south to SR 302, and reverse.
    Non-Local Motorists: SR 302 west to SR 301 north to U.S. 224 west to SR 58 south to SR 302, and reverse.
    SR 604 at U.S. 42: Closed due to the ongoing work at the U.S. 42 and SR 302 intersection, with only residential traffic maintained.
    SR 302 Westbound: Closed from SR 89 to U.S. 42, with access maintained for residents.
    SR 302 Eastbound: Closed from U.S. 42 to the Township Rd 251/1080 intersection, with access maintained for residents.
  • Estimated Completion: October 2024

Interstate 71 Bridge Repairs

  • Location: Various locations between U.S. 30 and SR 301
  • Details: Single lane closures in both directions for bridge repairs. Traffic will be maintained at all times.
  • Estimated Completion: September 2024

Interstate 71 Pavement Repairs

  • Location: Northbound I-71, just south of the U.S. 250 interchange
  • Details: Nightly lane closures for pavement repairs will continue. Traffic will be maintained at all times.
  • Estimated Completion: August 2024

State Route 96 Urban Resurfacing

  • Location: SR 96 in the city of Ashland, from Baney Road to Cottage Street
  • Details: Single lane closures for resurfacing. Traffic will be maintained at all times.
  • Estimated Completion: November 2024

State Route 604 Resurfacing

  • Location: SR 604, from U.S. 42 to just west of Camp Road
  • Details: Single lane closures for resurfacing work. Traffic will be maintained at all times.
  • Estimated Completion: September 2024

County Road 775 Closure

  • Location: Vermillion Township, between Township Road 757 and Township Road 2206
  • Details: A portion of County Road 775 will be closed from Monday, August 26th through Thursday, August 29th for culvert replacement.
  • Estimated Reopening: 4:00 pm, Thursday, August 29th

Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and follow posted detour routes to ensure safety and minimize travel delays. For the latest updates, visit the ODOT website.

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