Upcoming ODOT Work This Week

Through the week ending July 27, 2019: The following traffic advisory includes road construction and major maintenance projects requiring long-term lane restrictions and/or closures along the state and federal highway system in Lawrence County. For statewide information regarding road conditions affected by weather, construction, maintenance or accidents, visit ODOT on the web at www.Ohgo.com

LAWRENCE COUNTY

JULY 22-26: S.R. 522 will be closed between the Scioto County line and S.R. 650 as part of a series of culvert replacement projects. The route will be closed Monday through Friday, and while it is closed, motorists will be detoured via S.R. 650 and U.S. 52 in Scioto County.

JULY 29-AUGUST 2: S.R. 775 will be closed between C.R. 70 (La Belle-Bartramsville Road) and C.R. 408 (Old SR 775) for a weeklong culvert replacement. The closure will go into effect at 8 a.m. Monday, July 29, and continue through the end of the work day, or until approximately 4 p.m. Friday, August 2. While the route is closed, motorists will be detoured via S.R. 7, S.R. 243, S.R. 378 and S.R. 217.

A sign replacement project is under way on U.S. 52, between the Scioto County line and the Ashland, Ky., twin bridges near Coal Grove. The route will be subject to lane restrictions at various locations when crews are at work; however, traffic impacts should be minimal. The project is scheduled to be completed in mid-summer. (#19-0072)

Construction has begun for a bridge replacement on S.R. 217, just east of S.R. 378. The project site is situated between C.R. 64 (Venisonham-Camp Branch Road) and T.R. 79 (Ridge Baptist Church Road), and throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one, 10-foot lane with temporary signals. All work is scheduled to be completed in mid-fall. (#19-0219)

A resurfacing and bridge repair project continues on S.R. 7 and S.R. 527 between C.R. 18 (Solida Road) and the junction with Third Avenue at Chesapeake. Traffic will be maintained in a minimum of one, 12-foot lane in either direction, and a variable speed limit will be in effect during construction. All work is anticipated to be completed in late summer. (#18-0584)

A slide repair project is under way on S.R. 7 near C.R. 3 (Old SR 7). The route is open to two, 11-foot lanes; however, traffic has been shifted, and motorists are reminded of the need for additional caution in the work zone. The project is scheduled to be completed by mid-summer. (#19-0092)

For more information contact:
Kathleen Fuller, public information officer
Ohio Department of Transportation - District 9
(o) 740-774-8834; (m) 740-637-9037

Know Before You Go! For more detailed traffic information, and to get personalized traffic alerts for your commute, download the OHGO app or visit OHGO.com.

The environmental review, consultation and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for these projects are being, or have been, carried out by ODOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 11, 2015, and executed by FHWA and ODOT.