LAWRENCE COUNTY

Weekly Construction Update

WEEK OF JUNE 6, 2021

Chillicothe, Ohio (Thursday, June 3, 2021) - The following construction and maintenance projects are anticipated to affect highways in Lawrence County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

S.R. 790 Culvert Replacement – S.R. 790 will be closed for two days at the intersection with S.R. 775 starting June 7 at 7 AM. Traffic will be detoured via S.R. 775, S.R. 141, S.R. 7, and S.R. 218. Estimated completion: June 8 by 3:30 PM

S.R. 775 Double Bridge Replacement – S.R. 775 will be reduced to one lane north and south of Venisonham-Camp Branch Road beginning June 1. The road will be closed for this construction. Traffic on C.R. 64 (Venisonham-Camp Branch Road) will be maintained in one lane using temporary signals for construction of the bridge immediately south of the intersection. During periods of closure, traffic will be detoured via S.R. 141, S.R. 378, and S.R. 217. Estimated completion: Fall 2021

S.R. 243/S.R. 378 Resurfacing – This project will resurface segments of both S.R. 243 and S.R. 378, as well as replace a culvert on S.R. 378. Traffic on the affected routes will be reduced to one lane daily from 7 AM to 5 PM beginning April 1. Traffic will be maintained using flaggers. Estimated completion: Fall 2021

U.S. 52 Bridge Repair and Maintenance – This project will perform various maintenance and repair work to several bridges along U.S. 52 starting April 1. Traffic will be maintained in one, 10-foot lane in each direction of U.S. 52 throughout construction. This project will include two, 14-day ramp closures at the U.S. 52/S.R. 93 interchange. During the ramp closures, traffic will be detoured via U.S. 52 and S.R. 141. Estimated completion: Fall 2021

State Route 7 Rockslide Remediation – S.R. 7 southbound between Buffalo Creek Road and Tallow Ridge Road is reduced to one, 12-foot lane. Additional traffic control measures may be necessary as construction progresses. Estimated completion: Summer 2021

U.S. 52 rockslide remediation – U.S. 52 is reduced to one lane in each direction between the Ashland Twin Bridges and Lick Creek Road for pavement resurfacing. Estimated completion: Summer 2021

For more information contact: District 9 Public Information Office at 740-774-8834

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