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Media Release from ODOT District 1

About the Project

Interstate 75 and County Road 99 interchange and corridor improvement:  The project will reconstruct the interchange with a diverging diamond design and upgrade the County Road 99 corridor between Technology Drive and North Main Street. Visit the project webpage: PID 102375.

Current traffic impacts

  • Traffic on ramps on the south side of the highway (northbound exit and southbound entrance) is restricted with concrete barrier walls.
  • Traffic on CR 99 between Technology Dr. and N. Main St. is shifted to the north side of the roadway.
  • The I-75 southbound lane along the CR 99 entrance ramp is closed for construction of a new ramp.

BEAM SETTING TRAFFIC IMPACTS, NIGHTWORK OCT. 9-17

Interstate 75 will be rerouted, and County Road 99 will close overnight according to the schedule below to set the structural steel beams for the new westbound County Road 99 bridge.

  •  Wednesday night, Oct. 9 - Saturday morning, Oct. 12. (The schedule below applies to all three nights.)
    • Interstate 75 southbound:
      • 8 p.m. - Traffic will be reduced to one lane.
      • 11 p.m.-5 a.m. - I-75 southbound traffic will be rerouted onto the CR 99 southbound ramps.
        • I-75 northbound ramps will remain operational.
        • During this time CR 99 over I-75 will be closed to traffic.
      • 5 a.m. - I-75 and CR 99 are expected to return to full operation.
  • Monday night, Oct. 14 - Thursday morning, Oct. 17. (The schedule below applies to all three nights.)
    • Interstate 75 northbound:
      • 8 p.m. - Traffic will be reduced to one lane.
      • 11 p.m.-5 a.m. - I-75 northbound traffic will be rerouted onto the CR 99 northbound ramps.
        • I-75 southbound ramps will remain operational. 
        • During this time CR 99 will be closed to traffic.
      • 5 a.m. - I-75 and CR 99 are expected to return to full operation.
  • County Road 99 will close over I-75 during beam setting operation dates listed above, 11 p.m.-5 a.m.
    • Detour: U.S. 224/Trenton Ave. to Main St. to Center St. to Tiffin Ave. to Bright Rd. to Fostoria Ave. to CR 236 to CR 212 to CR 99.

To see a full listing of traffic impacts by county use the links below. 

ODOT District 1 weekly traffic advisories

We've enhanced our weekly construction updates and traffic advisories to better serve you. As a subscriber, you'll receive a weekly link to highway construction updates in all eight counties of ODOT District 1, keeping you informed about projects that may impact your travel across the region.

  • Click on the county's webpage link below to access the most current information.
  • Our team will continue to verify and update traffic information weekly, ensuring you have the latest news and updates at your fingertips.
  • Our website also features an interactive Ohio map that allows you to easily search for traffic impacts in other counties. 

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