Tuscarawas County: Construction Update

Current and upcoming road closures and restrictions for Tuscarawas County are listed below. Click on each route to see the location at OHGO.com.

State Route 39 closure for safety improvement project: Starting July 8, State Route 39 will close for 45 days for construction on a safety improvement project along a section of the road two miles west of Dover from Ervin Road to the entrance to the Kimble Company facility. The project will improve the vertical alignment of State Route 39 and include replacing a section of the road with a new storm sewer, curb, and roadway grading.

State Route 800 bridge repair project near Zoarville: Work will begin July 1 to repair a bridge located between State Route 212 and Canal Road. Throughout construction, one traffic lane will be maintained via temporary traffic signals. The completion date is July 31, 2025.

State Route 258 resurfacing: A project to resurface a seven-mile stretch of State Route 258 will start July 8. The project spans from Newcomerstown to Post Boy Road. Traffic will be maintained with flaggers. The completion date is October 31, 2024.

I-77 resurfacing project south of Newcomerstown: A project to resurface a seven-mile stretch of I-77 from the Guernsey County line to just south of Newcomerstown. Throughout the project, one traffic lane will be maintained in both directions. The completion date is September 30, 2024.

I-77 culvert replacement: Construction is underway to replace a culvert under I-77 located just north of Newcomerstown (Exit 65). Lane closures are possible throughout the project to move equipment. All southbound lanes will remain open. The completion date is May 31, 2024.

Trenton Avenue Resurfacing in Uhrichsville: Trenton Avenue in the city of Uhrichsville is closed for resurfacing and installing a new storm sewer. The closure is from Herrick Street to South Jay Street. Residents within the closure area will have access maintained throughout the project. Access to and from Claymont Elementary will be maintained. Click here for a map to enter/exit Claymont Elementary during Phase 1 of construction. The completion date is July 31, 2024.