JACKSON COUNTY

Weekly Construction Update

WEEK OF May 22, 2022

Chillicothe, Ohio (Thursday, May 19, 2022) - The following construction and maintenance projects are anticipated to affect highways in Jackson County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

NEW* S.R. 32 Resurfacing - Work is set to begin on a resurfacing project on S.R. 32 between Five Points Road and the Pike County Line starting May 16. At least one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction during construction. Estimated completion: Summer 2022 

NEW* U.S. 35 Resurfacing - Work is set to begin on a resurfacing project on U.S. 35 between S.R. 327 and Centerville Road starting May 16. At least one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction throughout construction. Estimated completion: Summer 2022

NEW* S.R. 776 Culvert Replacement - Work is set to begin on a culvert replacement on S.R. 776 between Van Fossan Road East and Marhoover Road starting May 17. Starting May 24, S.R. 776 will be closed for this construction. Traffic will be detoured via S.R. 335 and S.R. 32. Estimated completion: Summer 2022

S.R. 788 Resurfacing - Work is set to begin on a resurfacing project on S.R. 788 between S.R. 93 and Fairgreens Road starting May 9. Work will occur daily from 7 AM - 5 PM, Mon - Fri, with traffic maintained in one lane using flaggers. Estimated completion: Summer 2022

S.R. 279 Resurfacing - Work has begun on a project to resurface part of S.R. 279 between the intersection with S.R. 139 to the intersection with S.R. 93. Work will occur daily from 7 AM - 5 PM, with traffic maintained in one lane using flaggers as needed throughout construction. Estimated completion: Summer 2022

U.S. 35 Safety Improvements at Cain Road Rest Area - Work has begun on a project to improve safety on U.S. 35 near the Jackson County Rest Area and the intersection at Cain Road as of April 4. Traffic on U.S. 35 will be maintained in at least one lane in each direction throughout construction, and two lanes of traffic on Cain Road will be maintained. The rest area will be closed for the project's duration, motorists are advised to adjust travel plans to utilize the U.S. 35 rest area in Gallia County, or other suitable stops along U.S. 35 in Jackson County. Estimated completion: Fall 2022

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

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