ODOT Construction Update: Ashland County
Joe Lyons •
July 25, 2024
ASHLAND COUNTY – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced several construction projects that will impact roadways in Ashland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting and subject to change.
U.S. Route 42 Bridge Replacement
Location: U.S. 42, between SR 89 and Township Road 553
Impact: Single lane closures for a bridge replacement project. Traffic will be maintained using temporary traffic signals. Lane widths will be reduced to 10 feet through the work zone.
New Impacts: Township Road 543 will be 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 is Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Estimated Completion: October 2024
U.S. Route 42 & State Route 302 Intersection Improvement
Project: Conversion of the current two-way stop-controlled intersection into a single-lane roundabout.
Continuing Impacts:
Phase 1 Construction: SR 302 eastbound direction, from U.S. 42 to Township Rd 251/1080 intersection, remains closed for roundabout construction. The U.S. 42 and SR 302 intersection remains open for travel along U.S. 42. Access on SR 302 will be maintained for residents only, who will need to enter from SR 302 westbound.
Detour Route: SR 302 west to SR 301 north to U.S. 224 west to SR 58 south to SR 302, and reverse.
Phase 1 Duration: Approximately from April 2024 to August 2024.
Estimated Completion: October 2024
Interstate 71 Bridge Repairs
Location: Various locations between U.S. 30 and SR 301
Impact: Single lane closures in both directions for bridge repairs. Traffic will be maintained at all times.
Estimated Completion: September 2024
State Route 89 & State Route 302 Intersection Improvement
Project: Conversion of the current two-way stop-controlled intersection into a single-lane roundabout.
Continuing Impacts:
Phase 2 Construction: The SR 89 and SR 302 intersection is closed for 60 days to construct the remaining roundabout.
Detour Routes:
Local detour: SR 89 north to U.S. 42 east to SR 301 north to U.S. 224 west to SR 58 south to SR 89, and reverse.
All other motorists: SR 302 west to SR 301 north to U.S. 224 west to SR 58 south to SR 302, and reverse.
Phase 2 Duration: Approximately from June 2024 to August 2024.
Estimated Completion of Phase 2: Friday, August 2, 2024.
Estimated Completion: October 2024
U.S. Route 224 Culvert Replacement
Location: U.S. 224, between Troy Township Road 791 and County Road 681
New Impacts: Closure starting Monday, July 22 for a culvert replacement. The detour route will be U.S. 224 east to SR 511 north to SR 162 east to SR 58 south to U.S. 224, and reverse.
Estimated Completion: Friday, August 2, 2024
Stay informed on these projects to plan your routes accordingly and ensure safe travels through Ashland County during this construction period.