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

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Interstate Projects

Interstate 71 resurfacing – I-71 northbound and southbound from the Ashland County line to State Route 13 will have single-lane closures for a resurfacing project. Nightly lane closures will be from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing work. Temporary, intermittent daytime lane closures will only be used when necessary. Estimated completion: October 2026.

NEW IMPACTS

  • The I-71 southbound exit ramp to State Route 13 will close Sunday night, July 26, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing.
  • The I-71 northbound exit/entrance ramps at SR 39 will close Monday night, July 27, and Tuesday night, July 28, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing.
  • The I-71 southbound exit/entrance ramps at SR 39 will close Wednesday night, July 29, and Thursday night, July 30, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing.

U.S. and State Route Projects

U.S. Route 42 minor rehabilitation – U.S. 42 (East Main Street) northbound and southbound in the village of Lexington, from SR 546 (Frederick Street) to Castor Road, will have daily lane closures for a roadway and intersection improvement project. The northbound and southbound driving lanes will be closed for sidewalk, signal, and roadway work. Traffic will be maintained with 12-foot lanes in each direction with barrels. Project work includes adding bike lanes, reconfiguring intersection access, and various pedestrian improvements. Estimated completion: September 2026.

U.S. Route 42 signal upgrades – U.S. 42 will have traffic signal upgrades at Hanley Road, the Kroger entrance near Stewart Road, Stewart Road, and Reiser Road/Eastview Drive intersections. Traffic will be maintained with shoulder work zones or daytime lane closures when necessary. Estimated completion: December 2026.

U.S. Route 42 culvert project – U.S. 42 north of the village of Lexington, at the Hanley Road intersection, will have lane restrictions for a culvert project. The Hanley Road closure scheduled for July 27 is also a part of this project work. U.S. 42 traffic will be maintained in 10-foot lanes by portable concrete barrier wall. Estimated completion: October 2026.

State Route 13 resurfacing – SR 13 northbound and southbound, from Hanley Road to Chilton Ave, will have closures for a resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained in a 12-ft lane using barrels. Estimated completion: May 2027.

State Route 13 resurfacing – SR 13 from the Knox County line through the village of Bellville to Andrews Road will have single lane closures for a resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. Estimated completion: October 2026.

State Route 95 resurfacing – SR 95 in the village of Butler, from Simmons Street to Traxler Street, will have single lane closures for a resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. Estimated completion: October 2026.

State Route 97 resurfacing – NEW IMPACTS – SR 97 from the village of Bellville through the village of Butler will have single lane closures for a resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. Estimated completion: October 2026.

Hanley Road culvert replacement – Hanley Road, just west of U.S. 42, north of the village of Lexington, will close Monday, July 27 for 30 days for a culvert replacement. The detour route will be west on Hanley Road to U.S. 42 south to Plymouth Street/Lexington Springmill Road north to Hanley Road and reverse. This closure is part of the U.S. 42 culvert project. Estimated completion: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.