MANSFIELD — The following Ohio Department of Transportation construction projects are anticipated to affect roadways in Richland County.
All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 3 on Facebook or X for current Richland County construction information.
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.
U.S. and State Route Projects
U.S. Route 42 culvert replacement – U.S. 42 between Cedarwood Drive and Gables Blvd is closed for a culvert replacement. The detour route will be U.S. 42 north to SR 314 north to SR 97 west to U.S. 42 and reverse.
Estimated completion: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
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’ 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 is also a part of this project work. U.S. 42 traffic will be maintained in 10-ft. 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-foot 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 – 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.
State Route 314 culvert replacement – SR 314 just north of Millsboro Road is closed for a culvert replacement. The detour route will be SR 314 south to SR 309 west to SR 61/SR 309 in Galion to SR 97 east to SR 314 and reverse.
Estimated completion: Friday, Sept. 18.
State Route 546 bridge deck repairs – SR 546 at the structure between the Bellville-Johnsville Road split will close Wednesday, September 23 for bridge deck repairs. The detour route will be SR 546 to U.S. 42 north, in the village of Lexington, to SR 97 east to the village of Bellville to SR 13 south to SR 546 and reverse.
Estimated completion: Wednesday, Oct. 7.