Van Wert County: Construction Update

July 02, 2024| ODOT

U.S. 30 slope repair: The U.S. 30 westbound right, driving lane between Marsh Road and Dutch John Road will close daily starting Monday, July 1, for several days to repair slope erosion.

U.S. 30 rest area reconstruction:The U.S. 30 rest areas between State Route 49 and U.S. 127 in Van Wert County closed on January 11 for approximately one year for complete reconstruction of the buildings.

Visit Ohio's rest area webpage.

U.S. 30 bridge repair:Converse Roselm Road and Stripe Road over U.S. 30 are closed until further notice as a safety precaution due to a bridge strike caused by an over-height vehicle.

Visit the project webpage: PID 113907

U.S. 30 resurfacing: The project will chip seal U.S. 30 between the Indianna state line and U.S. 224. Beginning on Monday, July 22, the left passing lane will close, switching to the right driving lane mid-week.

The week of July 29, the lanes will close on the same schedule to seal the roadway. The traveling lane will be restricted to a max-width of 10 feet.

U.S. 33/State Route 49/State Route 81 resurfacing:Routes around the village of Willshire will have lane restrictions resurfacing project.

Visit the project website: PID 116688.

Work will take place in the following areas:

• U.S. 33 between the Indiana state line and the village of Wilshire
• U.S. 33 between the village of Wilshire and the Mercer County line
• SR 49 between the village of Wilshire and the Mercer County line
• SR 81 between the Indiana state line and the village of Wilshire

U.S. 224 resurfacing: U.S. 224 between U.S. 127 and the Putnam County line will be restricted to one lane for resurfacing.

Visit the project webpage: PID 109926

State Route 81 reconstruction: State Route 81 between Willshire Eastern Road and Harrison Willshire Road, just east of the village of Willshire closed on May 6 for approximately 150 days to raise the roadway profile and replace two culverts. Access for local traffic to all properties will be maintained throughout construction.

Visit the project webpage: PID 110498

TRAFFIC IMPACT

Detour:SR 49 to U.S. 33 to SR 118, back to SR 81 (see map).

Leeson Avenue reconstruction:Leeson Avenue between Shannon Street (State Route 118) and Rose Drive in the city of Van Wert closed on Feb. 7 for 245 days for reconstruction including curb and gutter, storm sewer, and a multi-use path on the north side of the roadway.

Update: Material delays have paused the project, with a planned restart date of July 22, 2024.

Visit the project webpage: PID 113907