ALLEN COUNTY: Highway Construction Update
Week of May 6, 2024
LIMA, Ohio (Friday, May 3, 2024) The following construction projects are weather permitting.
 | INTERSTATE 75 PROJECTS |
Interstate 75 between Bluelick Road and State Route 65, through the city of Lima, will have rolling lane closures on Tuesday, May 7, for bridge inspections.
State Route 115 between Cole St. and Kissing Hollow Drive is expected to close on Monday, May 13 for approximately 60 days to repair the slope and replace a culvert. Visit the project webpage for more information: PID 111498
TRAFFIC IMPACT
Detour: SR 65 to U.S. 30, back to SR 115 (see map).
State Route 117 in the unincorporated community of Westminster may have temporary traffic impacts for finish work. Visit the project webpage: PID 109435.
State Route 117/State Route 309 at the intersection of Bellefontaine Avenue, Kibby Street, Leonard, and Harding Highway in the city of Lima will have traffic impacts for traffic signal work. Lanes may close and flaggers may be necessary.
DEFIANCE COUNTY: Highway Construction Update
Week of May 6, 2024
LIMA, Ohio (Friday, May 3, 2024) The following work is anticipated to affect highways in Allen County. All outlined work is weather permitting.
 | U.S. 24 PROJECTS |
U.S. 24 in both directions between U.S. 127 and Baltimore Street will be restricted to the right lane for a pavement rehabilitation project.
Visit the project webpage for more information: PID 117367
 | U.S. 1274PROJECTS |
U.S. 127, over the Maumee River, south of the village of Sherwood, closed on May 8, 2023 for approximately 365 days for a bridge replacement. Reopening is currently anticipated on May 16. Visit the project page: PID 102669
TRAFFIC IMPACT
Detour: CR 424 to The Bend Road to SR 18, back to U.S. 127. (see map).
State Route 15/State Route 18 between Christy Rd. and Water St. over the Tiffin River will close on Monday, May 20, for approximately 90 days. Access for local traffic to all properties will be maintained throughout construction. Visit the project page: PID 105148
TRAFFIC IMPACT
Detours: SR 18 to U.S. 127 to U.S. 24, back to SR 15 (see map).
State Route 18 and State Route 281, the Dommersville Road and E. Second Street intersection in the city of Defiance will have traffic impacts for traffic signal work. Traffic will be maintained; flaggers may be necessary.
HANCOCK COUNTY: Highway Construction Update
Week of May 6, 2024
LIMA, Ohio (Friday, May 3, 2024) The following work is anticipated to affect highways in Hancock County. All outlined work is weather permitting.
 | U.S. 224 PROJECTS |
U.S. 224 at County Road 140 will have traffic impacts for traffic signal work. Traffic will be maintained; flaggers may be necessary.
U.S. 224 at Township Road (Trail) 237, the work to install a new traffic signal is delayed until further notice.
State Route 12 at County Road 9 will have traffic impacts for traffic signal work. Traffic will be maintained; flaggers may be necessary.
State Route 15 at County Road 169, the finishing work is delayed. The work is expected to begin the week of May 13 with potential shoulder or lane closures on both routes.
State Route 15 in both directions at County Road 180 will be restricted to one lane for bridge finish work. Additionally, County Road 180 over State Route 15 will be restricted to one lane, with flaggers directing traffic.
State Route 613 at Interstate 75 will close at the locations below Thursday, May 16 to Saturday, May 25 for concrete pavement repairs. Visit the project webpage: PID 107874
TRAFFIC IMPACTS (see maps)
- Northbound entrance and exit ramps:
- Completely closed, no access available.
- Detour:
- I-75 northbound exit ramp to SR 613 westbound: I-75 north to SR 18 west to SR 235, back to SR 613
- I-75 northbound exit ramp to SR 613 eastbound: Continue I-75 north to SR 18 east, to SR 613
- I-75 northbound entrance ramp from SR 613 westbound: SR 18 to SR 613
- I-75 northbound entrance ramp from SR 613 eastbound: I-75 south to U.S. 224 to I-75 north
- SR 613 between the overpass and the village of Van Buren:
- Local access only to properties in the work zone, restricted to one lane, maintained by flaggers or temporary traffic signals.
- No semi-trucks permitted.
- Detour:
- SR 613 – SR 235 to SR 18, back to SR 613
- Detour:
LIMA, Ohio (Friday, May 3, 2024) The following work is anticipated to affect highways in Hardin County. All outlined work is weather permitting.
 | U.S. 68 PROJECTS |
U.S. 68 between the village of Dunkirk and the city of Kenton will be restricted to one lane for pavement repairs.
HARDIN COUNTY: Highway Construction Update
Week of May 6, 2024
State Route 67 between State Route 235 and Township Road 235 will be restricted to one lane for pavement repairs.
State Route 292 between the city of Kenton and the village of Ridgeway will be restricted to one lane for pavement repairs.
Main Street (State Route 31) between Ohio Street and Carrol Street in the city of Kenton closed on March 4 for 240 days for reconstruction, curb and gutter, and sewer.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Detour: U.S. 68/Detroit St. to Letson Ave., back to SR 31/Main St (see map).
LOGAN COUNTY: Weekly Construction Update
WEEK OF May 6, 2024
SIDNEY, Ohio (Friday, May 3, 2024) – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect state highways in Logan County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit the ODOT website and OHGO.com for travel updates.
CONTINUING IMPACTS:
State Route 347 Lane Closure – Expect intermittent lane closures on SR 347 at U.S. 33 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 10. Traffic will be maintained through portable signals. Crews will be chip sealing the roadway.
State Route 117 Lane Closure – Expect intermittent lane closures on SR 117 between Township Road 100 and County Road 96 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 10. Traffic will be maintained through portable signals. Crews will be chip sealing the roadway.
MERCER COUNTY: Weekly Construction Update
WEEK OF May 6, 2024
SIDNEY (Friday, May 3, 2024) – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect state highways in Mercer County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit the ODOT website and OHGO.com for travel updates.
NEW IMPACT:
U.S. 33 Lane Closure – Expect intermittent lane closures on U.S. 33 between U.S. 127 to the Mercer/Auglaize County line from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting Thursday, May 9 through Wednesday, July 31. Traffic will be maintained through a flagging operation. Crews will be resurfacing the roadway.
CONTINUING IMPACTS:
State Route 119 Lane Closure – Expect intermittent lane closures on SR 119 between SR 716 to Westview Avenue from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting Monday, April 22 through Wednesday, July 31. Traffic will be maintained through a flagging operation. Crews will be resurfacing the roadway.
State Route 219 Lane Closure – Expect intermittent lane closures on SR 219 between CR 219A to Club Island Road from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. starting Monday, April 22 through Wednesday, July 31. Traffic will be maintained through a flagging operation. Crews will be resurfacing the roadway.
PAULDING COUNTY: Highway Construction Update
Week of May 6, 2024
LIMA, Ohio (Friday, May 3, 2024) The following work is anticipated to affect highways in Paulding County. All outlined work is weather permitting.
| U.S. 24 PROJECTS |
U.S. 24 in both directions between U.S. 127 and Baltimore Street will be restricted to the right lane for a pavement rehabilitation project.
Visit the project webpage for more information: PID 117367
State Route 613 just west of the village of Oakwood, the work to repair drainage is delayed until further notice.
State Route 613 between State Route 500 and the Putnam County line will be restricted to one lane for moving berm repair operations.
PUTNAM COUNTY: Highway Construction Update
Week of May 6, 2024
LIMA, Ohio (Friday, May 3, 2024) The following work is anticipated to affect highways in Putnam County. All outlined work is weather permitting.
State Route 65 between village of Leipsic and village of Belmore will be restricted to one lane for cleaning drainage structures.
State Route 189 over Leatherwood Ditch between Road 19 and Road T-19, just west of the community of Rimer closed on April 10 for approximately 45 days for bridge maintenance.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Detour: SR 190 to U.S. 224 to SR 115, back to SR 189 (see map).
State Route 613 between State Route 109 and Eastom Street in the village of Leipsic closed on March 20 for approximately 60 days for curb replacement and sewer repairs.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Detour: SR 109 to SR 65 to U.S. 224 to CR 5, back to SR 613 (see map).
State Route 613 between State Route 15 and State Route 108 will be restricted to one lane for cleaning drainage structures.
State Route 694 between State Route 114 and State Route 115 will be restricted to one lane for cleaning drainage structures.
VAN WERT COUNTY: Highway Construction Update
Week of May 6, 2024
LIMA, Ohio (Friday, May 3, 2024) The following work is anticipated to affect highways in Putnam County. All outlined work is weather permitting.
 | U.S. 30 PROJECTS |
U.S. 30 rest areas between State Route 49 and U.S. 127 in Van Wert County closed on Jan. 11 for approximately one year for complete reconstruction of the buildings.
State Route 49 between South Street and Jackson Street (Wren-Landeck Road) in the village of Wren will remain closed until Friday, May 3. Delays are expected at intersections and single-lane traffic restrictions through May 7 for paving and striping.
TRAFFIC IMPACT
Detour: SR 81 to U.S. 127. to U.S. 30 to U.S. 224, back to SR 49 (see map).
State Route 81 between Willshire Eastern Road and Harrison Willshire Road will close on Monday, May 6, for approximately 150 days to raise the roadway profile and replace two culverts. Access for local traffic to all properties will be maintained throughout construction.
TRAFFIC IMPACT
Detour: SR 49 to U.S. 33 to SR 118, back to SR 81 (see map).
Bockey Road/Becker Road at U.S. 224 on the north side of the intersection is open following a closure for a culvert replacement.
Hoagland Center Road at U.S 224 on the south side of the intersection will close on Monday, May 13, for approximately five days for a culvert replacement.
WYANDOT COUNTY: Highway Construction Update
Week of May 6, 2024
LIMA, Ohio (Friday, May 3, 2024) The following work is anticipated to affect highways in Hancock County. All outlined work is weather permitting.
 | U.S. 23 & U.S. 30 PROJECTS |
U.S. 23 rest areas between the village of Carey and the city of Upper Sandusky in Wyandot County closed on Jan. 11 for approximately one year for reconstruction.
U.S. 23/U.S. 30 at the State Route 53/State Route 67 interchange, the lane closure has shifted. The passing lanes are now closed to replace the pavement. Visit the project webpage: PID 107872
State Route 67/State Route 231 (N. Sycamore Avenue), the railroad crossing in the village of Sycamore will close Wednesday, May 8, for railroad repair.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Detour: (see map)
- SR 67: SR 103 to SR 100, back to SR 67
- SR 231: SR 103 to SR 100 to U.S. 224, back to SR 231
State Route231/State Route 294, where the two routes overlap through the community of Wyandot, will close on Tuesday, May 14, for two days for pavement repair.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Detour: (see map)
- SR 231: TR 148, back to SR 231
- SR 294: SR 4 to U.S. 23, back to SR 294
State Route 294 between the village of Harpster and U.S. 23 will close on Monday, May 27, for approximately five days for a culvert replacement.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Detour: U.S. 23 to SR 199 to SR 67 back to SR 294 (see map).
State Route 294 between the village of Harpster and the Crawford County line will be restricted to one lane for moving crack sealing operations.
Editor note: Article will be updated throughout the day when county information is received from ODOT Districts.
