DEFIANCE COUNTY: Highway construction update

Week of July 5, 2021

LIMA, Ohio (Thursday, July 1, 2021) The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Defiance County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

Due to the Independence Day holiday, no work is planned for Monday, July 5, 2021.

U.S. 24 PROJECTS

U.S. 24 between State Route 66 and the Henry County line will have lane restrictions in both directions for a resurfacing project.  Visit the project page for more information.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

Ramps at State Route 281 will be closed according to the following schedule for paving.

• U.S. 24 westbound exit ramp to SR 281, July 6, 8:30 -11:00 a.m.
• U.S. 24 westbound entrance from SR 281, July 6, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• U.S. 24 eastbound exit ramp to SR 281, July 6, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
• U.S. 24 eastbound exit ramp to SR 281, July 7, 4:30 -7:00 p.m.

Dates and times are subject to change, check OHGO.com for updates.

State Route 18/Main Street between Elm Street and Meuse Argonne Street in the village of Hicksville closed on April 5 for railroad repair. The project will be complete in mid-November.

TRAFFIC IMPACT

• Detour: Meuse Argonne St. to Elm St. back to SR 18 / Main St. (see map). 
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District wide lighting upgrades:  All four-lane routes -- Interstate 75, U.S. 23, U.S. 24, U.S. 30, State Route 15 -- will have temporary lane or shoulder closures for highway lighting upgrades. High-pressure sodium fixtures (HPS) will be replaced with light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires. Lighting will be added at 12 locations where drivers make key decisions. Nonessential lighting will be removed.  Temporary lane or shoulder restrictions may occur. Visit the project webpage for more information.

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.