DEFIANCE COUNTY: Highway Construction Update

Week of April 15, 2024

LIMA, Ohio (Friday, April 12, 2024) The following work is anticipated to affect highways in Allen County. All outlined work is weather permitting.

U.S. 24 PROJECTS

U.S. 24 between the Indiana state line and Henry County will have temporary shoulder closures until mid-April to replace signs.

U.S. 1274PROJECTS

U.S. 127, over the Maumee River, south of the village of Sherwood, closed on May 8 for approximately 365 days for a bridge replacement. Reopening is currently anticipated on May 16. Visit the project page: PID 102669

TRAFFIC IMPACT

Detour: CR 424 to The Bend Road to SR 18, back to U.S. 127 (see map).

State Route 15/State Route 18between Christy Rd. and Water St. over the Tiffin River will close on Monday, May 20, for approximately 90 days.  Access for local traffic to all properties will be maintained throughout construction.

TRAFFIC IMPACT

Detours: SR 18 to U.S. 127 to U.S. 24, back to SR 15 (see map).

State Route 15 (Second Street) over the Auglaize River between Washington Avenue and Auglaize Street in the city of Defiance will have lane restrictions on Thursday, April 18, for bridge inspections.

State Route 66 (Jefferson Avenue) over the Auglaize River between Greenler Road and Horace Street in the city of Defiance will have lane restrictions on Thursday, April 18, for bridge inspections.

State Route 281 (Dommersville Road) over the Maumee River between East River Drive and Second Street (SR 18) in the city of Defiance will have lane restrictions on Monday, April 22, for bridge inspections.

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