July 24, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Transportation: Montgomery County (Wednesday, July 24, 2024) – Safety improvements are being added to the I-75 reconstruction project between Needmore Road and Leo Street in Dayton. These improvements include queue detection, updated digital speed limits signs, air speed markings, rumble strips, and other updated signage in the contraflow lane. These safety measures are a joint effort between The Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Safety is a top priority and adding these upgrades should improve messaging and awareness in the work zone.
The I-75 project will now include a queue detection sensor near the Benchwood/Poe Avenue exit which will alert drivers to heavy traffic volume and congestion ahead. Along with the queue detection, speed limit signs for the contraflow are being installed, as well as signs reminding drivers to watch for stopped traffic in that area. Rumble strips will also be installed in the contraflow lane in an effort to reduce speeding. Updated digital work zone speed limit signs are in place to remind motorists to slow down when traveling through the work zone. OSP will be performing air speed enforcement in this area as well. All of these updates will be completed this week.
The I-75 project will replace the interstate roadway for the first time since it was originally built in the 1950s. The finished product will be a smoother, safer interstate that will be able to accommodate future traffic volumes. The project is expected to be complete in 2027.
