PREBLE COUNTY: Weekly Construction Update

Through the week ending August 21, 2021: The following traffic advisory includes restrictions on the state highway system in Preble County. All work will be contingent upon the weather. For construction information and statewide information regarding road conditions, visit ODOT on the web at www.Ohgo.com.

INTERSTATE 70 CONSTRUCTION I-70 Bridge Rehabilitation and Resurfacing - From the Indiana State line to the Montgomery County line. Traffic continues to be maintained in two lanes in either direction; however, alternating shoulder closures will be in place in the work zone. Traffic will be maintained on the mainline in a minimum of one lane in either direction during evening and overnight hours. A reduced speed limit will also be in effect. The entire project is scheduled for completion in Spring 2022. U.S. 40 Interchange - At the exit ramp from I-70 West to U.S. 40 East, the right lane of I-70 and the ramp will be closed. Nighttime closures will be in effect Friday through Sunday, from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following day. Traffic will be detoured by way of the U.S. 127 interchange.

CONTINUING IMPACTS

U.S. 40 Bridge Replacement - Over Bantas Creek, between S.R. 726 and Pence Shewman Road. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers as needed, and all work is scheduled to be completed in September 2021.

S.R. 177 Safety Improvement - At the intersection with Oxford Germantown Road. S.R. 177 is closed, and traffic will be detoured via S.R. 73, U.S. 127, S.R. 725 and S.R. 732. The entire project is scheduled to be completed in September 2021.  

NEW IMPACTS

Eaton SRTS Sidewalk Improvement - On St. Clair Street, between Maple and Cherry streets, and on Aukerman Street at the entrance to William Bruce Elementary. Traffic will be maintained on all routes and with the use of flaggers as needed. The project is scheduled to be completed by early fall 2021.

S.R. 121 Ditching - At Eldorado White Water Road. Traffic will be maintained with arrow boards, traffic cones and/or flaggers.

S.R. 503 Vegetation Clearing - Near Pyrmont Road. Traffic will be maintained with arrow boards, traffic cones and/or flaggers.

S.R. 732 Resurfacing - Between Wyatt Road and the city of Eaton.Traffic will be maintained in one lane with flaggers. The project is scheduled to be completed in mid-fall 2021.

U.S. 35 Pavement Repair - At various locations between West Alexandria and I-70. Traffic will be maintained with arrow boards, traffic cones and/or flaggers.

U.S. 35 Culvert Replacement - Just east of Wayne's Trace Road and the Eaton corporation limit. U.S. 35 will be closed through August 20. Traffic will be detoured by way of S.R. 122 and S.R. 503.

U.S. 127 Resurfacing - Between the city of Eaton and the West Manchester corporate limits. Traffic will be maintained in one lane by flaggers. The project is scheduled to be completed in mid-fall 2021.

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For more information contact: 
Kathleen Fuller, 513-933-6517
Liz Lyons, 513-933-6534

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