HANCOCK COUNTY: Highway construction update

Week of Oct. 15, 2018

The following is highway construction scheduled to occur within Hancock County. Work is dependent upon weather conditions, and unless otherwise noted, it will take place during daytime hours.

INTERSTATE 75 THROUGH HANCOCK COUNTY

Interstate 75 between county Road 99 and the Lima Avenue/county Road 313 overpass within the city of Findlay is affected during a $114 million reconstruction and widening project. For information, visit the project website here.

Interstate 75 between Bentley Road and state Route 103, Bluffton, will be restricted to one lane at times for a bridge repair project on I-75 over Riley Creek and on the county Road 15 bridge over Interstate 75. A maximum width restriction of 13 feet is in place during lane restrictions. The project is expected to be completed in late September. Work is being performed by Miller Brothers Construction, Archbold.

U.S. 68 between the city of Findlay and the Hardin County line will be restricted to one lane through the work zone for berm repair. Work is being performed by the ODOT Hancock County maintenance garage.

U.S. 68 between Liberty Street and the bridge over Buck Run, within the village of Arlington, closed July 9 for approximately four months for pavement reconstruction. Local access will be maintained throughout the project. Work is being performed by Miller Contracting Group, Ottoville.

The following detours will be in place through the duration of the project.

• U.S. 68 northbound traffic is detoured onto U.S. 30, state Route 235 and Interstate 75 back onto U.S. 68. (see map)
• U.S. 68 southbound traffic is detoured onto state Route 15, U.S. 23 and U.S. 30 back onto U.S. 68. (see map)

State Route 330 between North Street and state Route 568, north of Vanlue, will be restricted to one lane for a resurfacing project. Some work has occurred on the project, but the majority of work will take place in October. Work is being performed by M&B Asphalt, Tiffin.

State Route 330 over state Route 15, Vanlue, is now open following a bridge deck replacement. Lane restrictions on state Route 330 and on state Route 15 under state Route 330 are possible as work continues. Work is being performed by E.S. Wagner, Oregon.

State Route 568 (Sandusky Street) between Grand Avenue and Blanchard Avenue, within the city of Findlay, will close Oct. 15 for approximately three days for railroad crossing repairs. Traffic will be detoured onto Main Street, Lincoln Street and Blanchard Street back to state Route 568 (Sandusky Street). Work is being performed by Safety Services Supply. (see map)

State Route 568 between Bright Road in Findlay and the village of Carey will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for a resurfacing project. The project is expected to complete in late September. Work is being performed by M&B Asphalt, Tiffin.

HANCOCK COUNTY: Lima Avenue set to close Monday

Dates to note:

Oct. 15

·        Lima Avenue under U.S. 68/state Route 15 will close for approximately one year

Early November

·        Entrance ramp from U.S. 68/state Route 15 to Interstate 75 southbound to close for one year

LIMA, Ohio (Oct. 11, 2018) – The following impacts to traffic related to the reconstruction and widening of Interstate 75 through Findlay and Hancock County are scheduled to occur:

INTERSTATE 75

Interstate 75, both northbound and southbound throughout the project, from just south of Harrison Street to county Road 99, is occasionally restricted to one lane during nighttime hours only, generally between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. for pavement reconstruction and widening. Two lanes of traffic in each direction are maintained during daytime hours.

• All traffic on Interstate 75 between Sandusky Street and U.S. 68/state Route 15 is now traveling on the southbound side during reconstruction and widening of the northbound lanes.
• Access to exit and entrance ramps is maintained, except at state Route 12 where the northbound ramps remain closed for reconstruction.
• By the end of this year, Interstate 75 from U.S. 224 to county Road 99 will be traveling on three lanes in each direction on intermediate pavement. The final layer of pavement will not be placed until the final year of the project in 2020.

U.S. 68/STATE ROUTE 15

U.S. 68/state Route 15 is reduced to one lane in both directions between Lima Avenue and the Findlay city limit, which is just north of West Hobart Avenue, for drainage work and road reconstruction. The route will remain in this pattern through next summer.

U.S. 224 INTERCHANGE

All ramps at U.S. 224 are open.

STATE ROUTE 12 INTERCHANGE

The Interstate 75 northbound entrance and exit ramps at state Route 12 closed Sept. 10 for approximately 60 days for reconstruction.

• Exit ramp traffic is detoured to the U.S. 224 interchange and Interstate 75 southbound back to state Route 12 (see map)
• Entrance ramp traffic is detoured onto state Route 12, county Road 140 and U.S. 224 back to Interstate 75 northbound (see map)

U.S. 68/STATE ROUTE 15 INTERCHANGE

The exit ramp from Interstate 75 northbound to U.S. 68/state Route 15 closed June 2017 for approximately three years.

• Traffic is detoured north to the U.S. 224 interchange to Interstate 75 southbound back to U.S. 68/state Route 15. (see map)

A new flyover ramp, which will take traffic from I-75 southbound to U.S. 68/state Route 15, is expected to open to traffic by Thanksgiving.

The entrance ramp from U.S. 68/state Route 15 to Interstate 75 southbound is tentatively scheduled to close in early November for approximately one year (see map).

• Traffic will be detoured onto Interstate 75 northbound to the U.S. 224 interchange to Interstate 75 southbound. The detour will switch to the state Route 12 interchange when the northbound ramps reopen.

LIMA AVENUE

Lima Avenue is scheduled to close Oct. 15 for approximately one year for construction of a double roundabout. The following traffic impacts will occur when the closure is in place (see graphic).

• Lima Avenue traffic will not be permitted to travel east or west beneath U.S. 68/state Route 15 beginning Oct. 15 for one year.
• No access from U.S. 68 southbound to Lima Avenue eastbound, or from U.S. 68 northbound to Lima Avenue westbound will be possible.
• To access Lima Avenue on the west side of U.S. 68/state Route 15, traffic will be detoured onto I-75 northbound to the U.S. 224 interchange to I-75 southbound back to Lima Avenue (see map).
• To access Lima Avenue on the east side of U.S. 68/state Route 15, traffic will be detoured onto U.S. 68/state Route 15 southbound to the U.S. 68/state Route 15 interchange, south of Findlay, to U.S. 68/state Route 15 northbound back to Lima Avenue (see map).

 All four U.S. 68/state Route 15 ramps at Lima Avenue will remain open.

• Access to the existing southbound on/off ramps will be maintained on the airport side.
• Access to the existing northbound on/off ramps will be maintained on the Cooper Tire side.
• Overnight or weekend ramp closures will be necessary later in the year.
• All ramps at Lima Avenue will be closed temporarily when traffic is transitioned from the existing ramps onto the newly constructed ramps. This will occur during off-peak hours during a weekend.

Logan Avenue and Byal Avenue are affected by the construction at Lima Avenue.

• A temporary access from Logan Avenue to Lima Avenue will be restored through the winter. The access will open this fall (see map).
• Byal Avenue closed in July for approximately one year.

NOISE WALLS

• Construction of noise walls is occurring throughout the project and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

For more information on the Interstate 75 widening and reconstruction project through Hancock County and the city of Findlay, visit the project website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Contact: ODOT District 1’s public information office
(419) 999-6803; D01.PIO@dot.ohio.gov

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Dates to note:

Aug. 28 and 30, Sept. 4

·        I-75 southbound traffic restricted, slowed

Sept. 10

·        I-75 northbound ramps at state Route 12 scheduled to close

LIMA, Ohio (Aug. 24, 2018) – The following impacts to traffic related to the reconstruction and widening of Interstate 75 through Findlay and Hancock County are scheduled to occur.

INTERSTATE 75

All traffic on Interstate 75 between Sandusky Street and U.S. 68/state Route 15 is now traveling on the southbound side during reconstruction and widening of the northbound lanes.

Access to exit and entrance ramps is maintained, except at U.S. 224, where the northbound exit ramp remains closed for reconstruction. The northbound ramps at state Route 12 are also scheduled to close Sept. 10 for reconstruction.

By the end of this year, Interstate 75 from U.S. 224 to County Road 99 will be traveling on three lanes in each direction on intermediate pavement. The final layer of pavement will not be placed until next year.

The following traffic impacts on Interstate 75 are scheduled to occur:

• On Tuesday, Aug. 28, Interstate 75 southbound will be temporarily slowed for short intervals between County Road 99 through the U.S. 68/state Route 15 interchange during daytime hours for mobilization of equipment. In addition, the southbound entrance ramps at state Route 12 and U.S. 224 will be temporarily blocked for short intervals.
• On Thursday, Aug. 30, Interstate 75 southbound from County Road 99 through the U.S. 68/state Route 15 interchange will be restricted to one lane from approximately 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day for bridge beam setting. In addition, traffic will be slowed and potentially stopped for short intervals from approximately midnight until 5 a.m.
• On Tuesday, Sept. 4, Interstate 75 southbound from county Road 99 through the U.S. 68/state Route 15 interchange will be restricted to one lane from approximately 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following day during removal of equipment used in the beam setting operation.

U.S. 68/STATE ROUTE 15

U.S. 68/state Route 15 is reduced to one lane in both directions between Lima Avenue and the city of Findlay, which is just north of West Hobart Avenue, for drainage work and road reconstruction. The route will remain in this pattern throughout next summer.

U.S. 224 INTERCHANGE

The northbound exit ramp from Interstate 75 northbound to U.S. 224 remains closed for reconstruction and is expected to reopen in early September, following the Labor Day holiday. Traffic is detoured to the County Road 99 interchange to Interstate 75 southbound back to U.S. 224. (see map)

The northbound entrance ramp is open.

STATE ROUTE 12 INTERCHANGE

The Interstate 75 northbound entrance and exit ramps at state Route 12 are scheduled to close Sept. 10 for approximately 60 days for reconstruction. The Interstate 75 northbound exit ramp at U.S. 224 will open before the ramps at state Route 12 close.

• Exit ramp traffic will be detoured to the U.S. 224 interchange and Interstate 75 southbound back to state Route 12 (see map)
• Entrance ramp traffic will be detoured onto state Route 12, county Road 140 and U.S. 224 back to Interstate 75 northbound (see map)

U.S. 68/STATE ROUTE 15 INTERCHANGE

The exit ramp from I-75 northbound to U.S. 68/state Route 15 (exit 156) closed June 2017 for approximately three years.

• Traffic is detoured north to the state Route 12 interchange to I-75 southbound back to U.S. 68/state Route 15. (see map)
• A new flyover ramp, which will take traffic from I-75 southbound to U.S. 68/state Route 15, is expected to open to traffic in mid-October.

LIMA AVENUE

Lima Avenue is scheduled to close early October for approximately one year for construction of a roundabout. The following traffic impacts will occur when the closure is in place:

• Lima Avenue traffic will not be permitted to travel east or west beneath U.S. 68/state Route 15.
• No access from U.S. 68 southbound to Lima Avenue eastbound or from U.S. 68 northbound to Lima Avenue westbound will be possible.
• All four ramps at Lima Avenue will remain open. Overnight or weekend closures will be necessary later in the year.

Logan Avenue and Byal Avenue is affected by the construction at Lima Avenue as follows:

• Logan Avenue is closed until early October and will open when Lima Avenue is closed.
• Byal Avenue closed in July 2018 for approximately one year.

NOISE WALLS

• Construction of noise walls is occurring throughout the project and is expected to be completed in early November.

About the Hancock I-75 project:

Interstate 75 will be reconstructed and widened beginning just south of Harrison Street/County Road 144, which is just south of the U.S. Route 68/state Route 15 interchange, to the county Road 99 interchange, Findlay, Hancock County. The project will reconstruct approximately five miles of the existing four lanes of Interstate 75, construct an additional lane of travel in each direction, replace all mainline bridges on I-75, replace the Harrison Street overpass, redesign and reconstruct the interchange between U.S. 68/state Route 15 and Interstate 75, and redesign and reconstruct the interchange with U.S. 68/state Route 15 at Lima Avenue. The project also includes the construction of noise walls at particular locations. Expected completion is May 2020. Beaver Excavating, Canton, serves as the general contractor.

Project information may be found at: http://tinyurl.com/hancock75

Lucas County ODOT Weekly Construction Update

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Updates are highlighted in bold and underlined

Interstate 75 *UPDATE* I-75 Widening and Bridge Work  Project 485-14/PID 77254 Through October 7pm-6am: Single lane restrictions possible between I-475 and Lagrange Street Intersection of Manhattan Blvd. and Phillips Ave. now open Through mid-September Haverhill Drive closed between Berdan Ave. and Phillips Ave. Ramp from Phillips Ave. to southbound I-75 closed Detour: northbound I-75; Stickney Ave. (Exit 207); North Expressway Dr.; southbound I-75 Through September: · Ramp from Jeep/Willys Pkwy. to southbound I-75 closed Detour: Detroit Ave. · Ramp from Jeep/Willys Pkwy. to northbound I-75 closed Detour: Berdan Ave.; Detroit Ave.; Phillips Ave. · Ramp from southbound I-75 to Jeep/Willys Pkwy. (Exit 205A) closed Detour: Detroit Ave. (Exit 203B) · Lane restrictions possible on Detroit Ave. at I-75 · Lane restrictions possible on Berdan Ave. at I-75 · Willys Pkwy. from Pioneer Ln. to Jeep Pkwy. closed · Pioneer Ln. at SR 120/Central Ave. closed Detour: Willys Pkwy.; Berdan Ave.; Jeep Pkwy.; Central Ave. Through October: · Interchange ramp from eastbound I-475 to southbound I-75 reduced to one lane All work is weather permitting

Interstate 75 Indiana Avenue Bridge Replacement Project 8010-17/PID 86926 Through May 2019 Indiana Ave. over I-75 reduced to one lane Ramp from southbound I-75 to Washington St./Downtown (Exit 202A) reduced to one lane 7pm-6am: Lane restrictions on I-75 possible between Dorr St. and Nebraska Ave. Through August: Local and pedestrian access maintained on Indiana Ave. All work is weather permitting

Interstate 75 Sweeping Through September Lane restrictions possible between I-75/I-475 split and the DiSalle Bridge/Miami St. Brief intermittent ramp closures possible All work is weather permitting

Interstate 280 *NEW WORK* Resurfacing/Pavement Repairs Thursday, August 30 at 8pm through Friday, August 31 at 6am Overnight lane restrictions possible on northbound I-280 between Wales Rd. & Curtice Rd. Overnight lane restrictions possible on southbound I-280 near Greenbelt Pkwy. RAMP CLOSED from southbound I-280 to Greenbelt Pkwy. (Exit 11); Seek alternate route All work is weather permitting

Interstate 280 Veterans Glass City Skyway Bridge Lighting Upgrades Project 454-17/PID 102791 Through September Installation of the new lighting equipment is complete, but programming the new lighting designs is still on-going Shoulder restrictions possible All work is weather permitting

Interstate 475 *WORK STARTING* Resurfacing/Pavement Repairs Monday, August 27 at 8pm through Tuesday, August 28 at 6am Overnight lane restrictions possible on westbound I-475 near Central Ave. and Upton Ave. RAMP CLOSED westbound I-475 to Promedica Pkwy.; Seek alternate route All work is weather permitting

Interstate 475 Promedica Parkway Ramp Through October ProMedica Parkway ramp to eastbound I-475 open to access southbound I-75 ONLY ProMedica Parkway ramp to eastbound I-475 to access northbound I-75 closed Detour: southbound I-75; Detroit Avenue (Exit 203B); northbound I-75 All work is weather permitting

Interstate 475 Barrier Wall Installation Project 262-18/PID 99662 Through Sunday, September 16 Overnight lane restrictions possible on southbound I-475 near Central Ave. All work is weather permitting

Interstate 475 Culvert Repair Project 262-18/PID 99662 Through Sunday, September 16 Overnight lane and ramp restrictions possible on westbound I-475 near Talmadge Rd. All work is weather permitting

Interstate 75, 280 & 475

Interstate Maintenance Work

Through December

Overnight lane restrictions are possible

All work is weather permitting

US Route 24 *WORK STARTING* Resurfacing Project 394-18/PID 95716 Through September Lane restrictions possible on US 24 between Waterville-Monclova Rd. and Stitt Rd. overpass Friday, August 24 at 8pm through Saturday, August 25 at 11am Ramp closed from Old US 24/Anthony Wayne Tr. to eastbound US 24 Detour: Dutch Rd.; River Rd.; Stitt Rd.; Russell Rd.; Fallen Timbers Ln. All work is weather permitting

US Route 24 Turn Lane Modifications Project 63-18/PID 100995 Through September Lane restrictions possible at the intersection of US 24 and Monclova Rd. All work is weather permitting

State Route 25/Anthony Wayne Trail Bridge Replacement Project 142-18/PID 85266 Through October 2019 Lane restrictions on SR 25/Anthony Wayne Trail between Western Ave. and Collingwood Blvd. Through November Inbound SR 25 reduced to one, 11-foot lane Outbound SR 25 remains two lanes Through October 2019 Emerald Ave. closed between Vinton St. and SR 25/Anthony Wayne Trail and City Park Ave. closed between Greene St. and SR 25/Anthony Wayne Trail Seek alternate route Additional lane restrictions may be announced All work is weather permitting

State Route 64 Waterville Bridge Replacement Project 567-17/PID 92088 Through September 2020 Lane restrictions possible One weekend closure in 2019 (dates TBA) All work is weather permitting

State Route 184/Alexis Road Resurfacing & Drainage Work Project 262-18/PID 99662 Through December Lane restrictions possible between Acres Road and Flanders Road Flanders Road at Alexis Road closed through Monday, August 20 Seek alternate route All work is weather permitting

Various Routes District-wide

Guardrail & Electrical Maintenance

Projects 1052-17, 1063-17 & 09-18/PIDs 103414, 104107 & 103373

Through December

Lane restrictions are possible district-wide

All work is weather permitting

Various Routes District-wide

Bridge Inspections

Through September

Lane restrictions possible district-wide

All work is weather permitting

For more information contact:

The District Two Public Information Office at

(419) 373-4428
or email D02.PIO@dot.ohio.gov

Lucas County ODOT Weekly Construction Update
For Immediate Release

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Interstate 75
I-75 Widening and Bridge Work

Project 485-14/PID 77254

Through October

7pm-6am: Single lane restrictions possible between I-475 and Lagrange Street

Thursday, August 16 at 8pm through Friday, August 17 at 6am

Sunday, August 19 at 8pm through Monday, August 20 at 6am

Monday, August 20 at 8pm through Tuesday, August 21 at 6am

Off-ramp closed from northbound I-75 to Phillips Ave.

Detour: Stickney Ave. (Exit 207); N. Expressway Dr.; Lagrange St.; W. Sylvania Ave.; Detroit Ave.; Phillips Ave.

On-ramp closed from Phillips Ave. to northbound I-75

Detour: N. Detroit Ave.; W. Sylvania Ave.; Lagrange St.; S. Expressway Dr.; northbound I-75

Overnight lane restrictions possible on northbound I-75

Through August

Haverhill Drive closed between Berdan Ave. and Phillips Ave.
Intersection of Manhattan Blvd. and Phillips Ave. closes
Seek alternate route
Ramp from Phillips Ave. to southbound I-75 closed
Detour: northbound I-75; Stickney Ave. (Exit 207); North Expressway Dr.; southbound I-75
Through September:

· Ramp from Jeep/Willys Pkwy. to southbound I-75 closed

Detour: Detroit Ave.

· Ramp from Jeep/Willys Pkwy. to northbound I-75 closed

Detour: Berdan Ave.; Detroit Ave.; Phillips Ave.

· Ramp from southbound I-75 to Jeep/Willys Pkwy. (Exit 205A) closed

Detour: Detroit Ave. (Exit 203B)

· Lane restrictions possible on Detroit Ave. at I-75

· Lane restrictions possible on Berdan Ave. at I-75

· Willys Pkwy. from Pioneer Ln. to Jeep Pkwy. closed

· Pioneer Ln. at SR 120/Central Ave. closed

Detour: Willys Pkwy.; Berdan Ave.; Jeep Pkwy.; Central Ave.

Through October:

· Interchange ramp from eastbound I-475 to southbound I-75 reduced to one lane

All work is weather permitting

Interstate 75
Indiana Avenue Bridge Replacement

Project 8010-17/PID 86926

Through May 2019

Indiana Ave. over I-75 reduced to one lane

Ramp from southbound I-75 to Washington St./Downtown (Exit 202A) reduced to one lane

7pm-6am: Lane restrictions on I-75 possible between Dorr St. and Nebraska Ave.

Through August: Local and pedestrian access maintained on Indiana Ave.

All work is weather permitting

Interstate 75
Sweeping

Through August

Lane restrictions possible between I-75/I-475 split and the DiSalle Bridge/Miami St.

Brief intermittent ramp closures possible

All work is weather permitting

Interstate 280
Veterans Glass City Skyway Bridge Lighting Upgrades

Project 454-17/PID 102791

Through September

Installation of the new lighting equipment is complete, but programming the new lighting designs is still on-going

Shoulder restrictions possible

All work is weather permitting

Interstate 475
Promedica Parkway Ramp

Through October

ProMedica Parkway ramp to eastbound I-475 open to access southbound I-75 ONLY

ProMedica Parkway ramp to eastbound I-475 to access northbound I-75 closed

Detour: southbound I-75; Detroit Avenue (Exit 203B); northbound I-75

All work is weather permitting

Interstate 475
Barrier Wall Installation
Project 262-18/PID 99662

Through Sunday, September 16

Overnight lane restrictions possible on southbound I-475 near Central Ave.

All work is weather permitting

Interstate 475
Culvert Repair

Project 262-18/PID 99662

Through Sunday, September 16

Overnight lane and ramp restrictions possible on westbound I-475 near Talmadge Rd.

All work is weather permitting

Interstate 75, 280 & 475
Interstate Maintenance Work

Through December

Overnight lane restrictions are possible

All work is weather permitting

US Route 20A
*NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN*
Weckerly Rd. Safety Improvements

Intersection of US 20A & Weckerly Rd. now an all-way stop

Motorists are advised to use caution in this area as this new traffic pattern is established

US Route 23
*WORK STARTING*
Deck Repair

Thursday, August 16 at 9:30pm through Firday, August 17 at 6am

US 23 northbound ramp to Monroe St. closed

Detour: Northbound US 23; Sterns Rd. (Michigan); Southbound US 23

All work is weather permitting

US Route 24
*WORK STARTING*
Resurfacing

Project 394-18/PID 95716

Monday, August 20 through September

Lane restrictions possible on US 24 between Waterville-Monclova Rd. and Stitt Rd. overpass

Friday, August 24 at 8pm through Saturday, August 25 at 11am

Ramp closed from Old US 24/Anthony Wayne Tr. to eastbound US 24

Detour: Dutch Rd.; River Rd.; Stitt Rd.; Russell Rd.; Fallen Timbers Ln.

All work is weather permitting

US Route 24
Turn Lane Modifications

Project 63-18/PID 100995

Through September

Lane restrictions possible at the intersection of US 24 and Monclova Rd.

All work is weather permitting

State Route 25/Anthony Wayne Trail
Bridge Replacement

Project 142-18/PID 85266

Through October 2019

Lane restrictions on SR 25/Anthony Wayne Trail between Western Ave. and Collingwood Blvd.

Through November

Inbound SR 25 reduced to one, 11-foot lane

Outbound SR 25 remains two lanes

Through October 2019

Emerald Ave. closed between Vinton St. and SR 25/Anthony Wayne Trail and City Park Ave. closed between Greene St. and SR 25/Anthony Wayne Trail

Seek alternate route

Additional lane restrictions may be announced

All work is weather permitting

State Route 64
Waterville Bridge Replacement
Project 567-17/PID 92088

Through September 2020

Lane restrictions possible

One weekend closure in 2019 (dates TBA)

All work is weather permitting

State Route 184/Alexis Road
Resurfacing & Drainage Work
Project 262-18/PID 99662

Through December

Lane restrictions possible between Acres Road and Flanders Road

Flanders Road at Alexis Road closed through Monday, August 20

Seek alternate route

All work is weather permitting

Various Routes District-wide
Guardrail & Electrical Maintenance

Projects 1052-17, 1063-17 & 09-18/PIDs 103414, 104107 & 103373

Through December

Lane restrictions are possible district-wide

All work is weather permitting

Various Routes District-wide
Bridge Inspections

Through September

Lane restrictions possible district-wide

All work is weather permitting

For more information contact:

The District Two Public Information Office at

(419) 373-4428
or email D02.PIO@dot.ohio.gov

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The following is highway construction scheduled to occur within Hancock County. Work is dependent upon weather conditions, and unless otherwise noted, it will take place during daytime hours.

INTERSTATE 75 THROUGH HANCOCK COUNTY

Interstate 75 between county Road 99 and the Lima Avenue/county Road 313 overpass within the city of Findlay is affected during a $114 million reconstruction and widening project. For information, visit the project website here.

Interstate 75 between Bentley Road and state Route 103 will be restricted to one lane at times for a bridge repair project. Work will occur on I-75 over Riley Creek in Allen County and on the county Road 15 bridge over Interstate 75 in Hancock County. The project is expected to be completed in late September. Work is being performed by Miller Brothers Construction, Archbold.

The project will have the following anticipated impacts to traffic:

• Interstate 75 in both directions will have occasional lane restrictions throughout the duration of the project. A maximum width restriction of 13 feet is in place during the lane restriction.
• County Road 15 (County Line Road) over Interstate 75 will close Aug. 13 for approximately 30 days for bridge repairs.
• Variable speed limits are in place through the work zone. Electronic messages boards display the posted, legal speed limit, which will be reduced during construction operations and presence of workers in the area. The posted speed limit on the electronic boards is enforceable by law.

State Route 12 between Findlay and Fostoria is now open following two culvert replacements.

U.S. 68 between Liberty Street and the bridge over Buck Run, within the village of Arlington, closed July 9 for approximately four months for pavement reconstruction. Local access will be maintained throughout the project. Work is being performed by Miller Contracting Group, Ottoville.

The following detours will be in place through the duration of the project.

• U.S. 68 northbound traffic is detoured onto U.S. 30, state Route 235 and Interstate 75 back onto U.S. 68. (see map)
• U.S. 68 southbound traffic is detoured onto state Route 15, U.S. 23 and U.S. 30 back onto U.S. 68. (see map)

State Route 330 between North Street and state Route 568, north of Vanlue, will be restricted to one lane for a resurfacing project beginning Aug. 13. Work is being performed by M&B Asphalt, Tiffin.

State Route 330 over state Route 15, Vanlue, closed May 29 for approximately four months for a bridge deck replacement. Lane restrictions on state Route 15 approaching the bridge are in place through the duration of the project. Work is being performed by E.S. Wagner, Oregon.

The following detours are in place through the duration of the project.

• State Route 330 northbound traffic is detoured onto state Route 15 eastbound, U.S. 23/state Route 103, and state Route 15 westbound back onto state Route 330. (see map)
• State Route 330 southbound traffic is detoured onto state Route 15 westbound, state Route 37 and state Route 15 eastbound back to state Route 330. (see map)

State Route 568 between Bright Road and the Wyandot County line will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for a resurfacing project beginning Aug. 13. Work is being performed by M&B Asphalt, Tiffin.

HANCOCK COUNTY: Highway construction update
Week of July 30, 2018

The following is highway construction scheduled to occur within Hancock County. Work is dependent upon weather conditions, and unless otherwise noted, it will take place during daytime hours.

Interstate 75 between county Road 99 and the Lima Avenue/county Road 313 overpass within the city of Findlay is affected during a $114 million reconstruction and widening project. For information, visit the project website here.

Interstate 75 between Bentley Road and state Route 103 will be restricted to one lane at times for a bridge repair project. Work will occur on I-75 over Riley Creek in Allen County and on the county Road 15 bridge over Interstate 75 in Hancock County. The project is expected to be completed in late September. Work is being performed by Miller Brothers Construction, Archbold.

The project will have the following anticipated impacts to traffic:

• Interstate 75 in both directions is restricted at times to one lane in each direction through the work zone. A maximum width restriction of 13 feet is in place during the lane restriction.
• Beginning Sunday, July 29, at 7 p.m., Interstate 75 over Riley Creek will be restricted to one lane in both directions during bridge deck work. The restriction will remain in place until noon on Friday, Aug. 3.
• Variable speed limits are in place through the work zone. Electronic messages boards display the posted, legal speed limit, which will be reduced during construction operations and presence of workers in the area. The posted speed limit on the electronic boards is enforceable by law.

State Route 12 between Findlay and Fostoria will close during the week of July 30 in the following locations for the replacement of two culverts. Traffic will be detoured onto U.S. 224 and U.S. 23 back onto state Route 12. Work is being performed by the ODOT Hancock County maintenance garage. (see map)

• State Route 12 between township Road 238 and township Road 215, between Arcadia and Findlay, will close Monday, July 30. The closure should last approximately two days.
• State Route 12 between county Road 330 and township Road 261, between Arcadia and Fostoria, will close upon the completion of the first culvert, most likely on Wednesday, Aug. 1. The closure should last approximately two days.

U.S. 68 between Liberty Street and the bridge over Buck Run, within the village of Arlington, closed July 9 for approximately four months for a reconstruction project. Local access will be maintained throughout the project. Work is being performed by Miller Contracting Group, Ottoville.

The following detours will be in place through the duration of the project.

• U.S. 68 northbound traffic is detoured onto U.S. 30, state Route 235 and Interstate 75 back onto U.S. 68. (see map)
• U.S. 68 southbound traffic is detoured onto state Route 15, U.S. 23 and U.S. 30 back onto U.S. 68. (see map)

State Route 103 between the village of Bluffton and state Route 698 will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for work being done in preparation for a chip seal project. Work is being performed by the ODOT Hancock County maintenance garage.

State Route 330 over state Route 15, Vanlue, closed May 29 for approximately four months for a bridge deck replacement. Lane restrictions on state Route 15 approaching the bridge are in place through the duration of the project. Work is being performed by E.S. Wagner, Oregon.

The following detours are in place through the duration of the project.

• State Route 330 northbound traffic is detoured onto state Route 15 eastbound, U.S. 23/state Route 103, and state Route 15 westbound back onto state Route 330. (see map)
• State Route 330 southboundtraffic is detoured onto state Route 15 westbound, state Route 37 and state Route 15 eastbound back to state Route 330. (see map)