DOT District 3 Weekly Construction Report
For the Week of August 27
ASHLAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its weekly construction schedule for District 3.
As a result, Ashland County drivers are urged to use caution on these roads.
US Route 42
US 42, at the intersection of King Rd., will have traffic maintained with flaggers as needed, as crews begin underground work on signals. The project is expected to be complete August 2018.
Interstate 71
I-71, from US 250 to the Wayne County line, will have intermittent single lane closures during the day and double-lane closures at night for a resurfacing project. Crews will be completing final pavement markings and rumble strip work. Traffic will be maintained on the ramps with narrowed lanes. Nightly resurfacing repairs will take place from 8pm-7am. Motorists are advised to drive with caution through the area as trucks enter and exit the work zone. The project will utilize digital speed limit signs to maintain traffic flow. The posted speed limit when crews are NOT working will be 65 mph; the reduced speed limit when workers are present will be 55mph. The project is expected to be complete August 2018.
State Route 89
SR 89 is closed for multiple culvert replacements. Crews will consecutively move north to south along SR 89 to complete all three culverts. The location and time frame for each culvert is as follows: A.) Aug. 14-21: just south of County Road 1302, B.) Aug. 22–28: just south of Township Road 1150, and C.) Aug. 29 to Sept. 4: just north of Township Road 1150. The detour route is the same for all three culverts. Motorists heading northbound should travel SR 89 to US 250, west on US 250 to US 42, north on US 42 to SR 89, and reverse for southbound motorists. The road is expected to reopen Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2018.
US Route 224
US 224, from SR 511 to the Medina Co. line, will have single lane closures for pavement repairs and resurfacing. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. The project is expected to be complete October 2018.
US Route 224
US 224, from the Huron Co. line to SR 511, will have single lane closures for a micro-surfacing project. Crews will begin crack sealing the pavement next week. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. The project is expected to be complete October 2018.
US Route 250
US 250, at its intersection with Sugarbush Dr. and George Rd., will have traffic maintained with flaggers as needed, as crews begin underground work on signals. The project is expected to be complete August 2018.
State Route 511
SR 511, from US 30 to SR 60, will have lane closures for a pavement repair and resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. The project is expected to be complete September 2018.
