What to know about ODOT projects this week

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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CHILLICOTHE - The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Ross and Pike counties this week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Projects with active or future traffic impacts are linked to OHGO.com

Ross County

NEW

Owl Creek Road Culvert Replacement- Work is set to begin on May 24 for a culvert replacement project on Owl Creek Road at the Ohio 28 intersection. Owl Creek road will be closed for this construction. During the closure traffic will be detoured via Ohio 28, U.S. 50, and Owl Creek Road. Estimated completion: May 26

ONGOING

Tar Hollow Forestry Road 10 & 16 Culvert Replacements - Work has begun as of May 15 for a culvert replacement project in Tar Hollow State Forest on F.R. 10 from campground to South Ridge Street and F.R. 16 from Charleston Pike to North Ridge Road. Both roads will be closed for this construction. Estimated completion: Summer 2023

Ohio 772 Resurfacing -Work has begun as of May 10 for a resurfacing project between Blain Highway and Bishop Hill Road. This project will also include bridge repairs and maintenance at the intersection of S.R. 772 and Grubb Road. During construction traffic on S.R. 772 will be maintained in one lane using flaggers and temporary traffic signals. Starting May 17 Grubb Road is closed for 45 days as part of this construction. During the closure, Grubb Road traffic will be detoured via Bishop Hill Road and S.R. 772. Estimated completion: Summer 2023

Ohio 41 & U.S. 50 Resurfacing - Work has begun as of May 8 for a resurfacing project on Ohio 41 between Lapperell Road and U.S. 50, as well as on U.S. 50 in Ross County between the village of Bainbridge and Lower Twin Road. Work will occur daily between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday-Friday. During construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane using flaggers. Estimated completion: Summer 2023

U.S. 23 Weigh Station Conversion - Work has begun as of April 3 for a project to convert the decommissioned weigh stations on U.S. 23 north of U.S. 35 for truck parking facilities. Traffic impacts to U.S. 23 will be minimal but may include short term lane closures and shoulder closures for moving equipment and materials to and from the site. Estimated completion: Summer 2023

Ohio 138 Bridge Replacement - Work has begun as of March 1 on a bridge replacement project on S.R. 138 between Austin Road and Mallow Road. During construction traffic will be maintained using concrete barrier wall and temporary traffic signals. Initial work for temporary pavement widening will be performed using flaggers. Estimated completion: Summer 2023

Pike County

ONGOING

Ohio 41 & U.S. 50 Resurfacing - Work has begun as of May 8 for a resurfacing project on S.R. 41 between Lapperell Road and U.S. 50, as well as on U.S. 50 in Ross County between the village of Bainbridge and Lower Twin Road. Work will occur daily between 7 AM and 7 PM, Mon - Fri. During construction traffic will be maintained in one lane using flaggers. Estimated completion: Summer 2023

Adams Road Bridge Replacement - Work has begun as of March 20 for a bridge replacement project on Adams Road at the intersection with Red Hollow Road. Adams Road will be closed for the duration of the project. During the closure traffic will be detoured via Red Hollow Road, S.R. 32, and S.R. 335. Estimated completion: Summer 2023

Watson Road Slide Repair - Work has begun as of February 6 for a slide repair project on Watson Road between Mutton Run Road and the Ross County line. One lane of Watson Road is open to traffic as of February 20. One lane of traffic will be maintained using temporary signals for the duration of the project. Estimated completion: Summer 2023

U.S. 23 Resurfacing - Work has begun as of March 27 for a resurfacing project on U.S. 23 between Wakefield Mound Road and the village of Piketon. At least one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on U.S. 23 throughout construction. Additional impacts may include shoulder closures and shifted travel lanes. As of April 17 U.S. 23 is reduced to one lane in each direction for bridge work south of S.R. 32. Pavement repairs have been completed and most traffic impacts have been removed until milling begins in another 6-8 weeks. Estimated completion: Summer 2023

Ohio 104/220/551 Resurfacing - Work has begun as of March 27 for a project that will resurface sections of Ohio 104, Ohio 220, and Ohio 551. For all locations, work will occur daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday - Saturday. Traffic will be maintained in one lane throughout construction using flaggers.• Ohio between Ohio 32 and the village of Waverly• Ohio. 220 between Ohio 772 and the village of Waverly• Ohio 551 between Ohio 104 and Ohio 220Estimated completion: Summer 2023

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