MANSFIELD — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

U.S. Route 30 major rehabilitation – U.S. 30, from State Route 309 to just east of the 5th Avenue ramps, will have single lane closures for a major rehabilitation project. Traffic will always be maintained.

NEW IMPACTS

• The new traffic pattern for U.S. 30 westbound is in place as of Thursday, September 9. Westbound traffic will be in tow lanes the entire length of the project. All ramps will be open westbound with the exception of the SR 545 to U.S. 30 westbound entrance ramp.

• The current eastbound configuration will be altered during this traffic pattern switch.

CONTINUING IMPACTS

• One lane of eastbound traffic will be maintained from just west of SR 309 to SR 13, and two lanes of traffic eastbound form SR 13 to just east of 5th

• One lane of westbound traffic will be maintained from just east of 5th Avenue to SR 13, and two lanes of traffic westbound from SR 13 to just west of Trimble Road.

• The U.S. 30 westbound exits at 5th Avenue, SR 13, Trimble Road, and SR 309 are currently being maintained. Access from U.S. 30 westbound to SR 545 and SR 39 will not be permitted (ramps closed).

• Access from U.S. 30 westbound to exits at 5th Avenue, SR 13, Trimble Road, and SR 309 are currently being maintained.

• Access from U.S. 30 westbound to SR 545 and SR 39 will not be permitted (ramps closed).

• Lane widths will be 11’ throughout the length of the project.

• All eastbound exits will be maintained throughout the season, except for the SR 545 exit which has been permanently removed per project plans.

• Eastbound and westbound traffic will be separated by portable concrete barrier throughout the length of the project.

Estimated completion of entire project: May 2023

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