Ohio Department of Transportation

06/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/27/2024 13:42

Ashland County: Construction Update

June 27, 2024| ODOT

ASHLAND COUNTY- (Thursday, June 27, 2024) -The following construction projects are anticipated to affect roadways in Ashland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting and is subject to change.

U.S. Route 42 bridge replacement - U.S. 42, between SR 89 and Township Road 553, will have single lane closures beginning Monday, July 8 for a bridge replacement. Traffic will be maintained at all times using temporary traffic signals. Lane widths will be reduced to 10' through the work zone.
Estimated completion of entire project: October 2024U.S. Route 42 & State Route 302 intersection improvement - The U.S. 42 and SR 302 intersection will be converted from the current two-way stop-controlled intersection into a single lane roundabout.

CONTINUING IMPACTS: Current Phase 1 Construction

  • SR 302 eastbound, from U.S. 42 to Township Rd 251/1080 intersection, remains closed for construction on the new roundabout. The intersection at U.S. 42 and SR 302 remains open, so motorists are able to travel along U.S. 42 during this phase of construction.
  • Access along SR 302 will be maintained for residents only. All residents and emergency personnel will need to enter the zone from SR 302 westbound.
  • Phase 1 work will approximately last from April 2024 till August 2024.
  • The detour route for all other motorists will be SR 302 west to SR 301 north to U.S. 224 west to SR 58 south to SR 302, and reverse.

Estimated completion of entire project: October 2024

Interstate 71 bridge repairs -I-71 at various locations between U.S. 30 and SR 301, will have single lane closures in both directions for bridge repairs. Traffic will be maintained at all times.

Estimated completion: September 2024

State Route 89 & State Route 302 intersection improvement - The SR 89 and SR 302 intersection will be converted from the current two-way stop-controlled intersection into a single lane roundabout.

CONTINUING IMPACTS: Current Phase 2 Construction

  • The SR 89 and SR 302 intersection is closed for 60 days to construct the remaining roundabout at this intersection. Detour routes:
    • Local detour: SR 89 north to U.S. 42 east to SR 301 north to U.S. 224 west to SR 58 south to SR 89, and reverse.
    • All other motorists: SR 302 west to SR 301 north to U.S. 224 west to SR 58 south to SR 302, and reverse.
  • Estimated completion of Phase 2: Friday, August 2, 2024
  • This is phase two of the project and will last from approximately June 2024 till August 2024.

Estimated completion of entire project: October 2024

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