As summer approaches, Ohio residents and travelers are advised to be aware of several road construction and maintenance projects that will impact travel across the state. These projects, ranging from lane restrictions to full closures, are aimed at improving infrastructure and ensuring safety for all road users.
In Allen County, Interstate 75 will see periodic lane restrictions between National Road in Cridersville and 4th Street in Lima from July 26 to August 28. This is part of a micro-surfacing project. Additionally, the road between 4th Street and Stewart Road will be reduced to one lane from August 24 to 28 for pothole patching. State Route 66 between Delphos and Spencerville has recently reopened following a closure for full-width paving, while State Route 66/Main Street in Delphos will close from September 16 to 20 for the annual Canal Days festival.
State Route 115 and Cole Street intersection, located about a mile south of U.S. 30, will be closed for approximately 60 days for the construction of a roundabout. Drainage work is also taking place in the area, with no expected impacts to traffic. The closure date for this construction is currently undetermined, with a suggested detour via U.S. 30 to SR 65, back to SR 115.
In Auglaize County, the shoulder near the I-75 Northbound Rest Area will be closed from August 24 to 28 for ditch work. Intermittent overnight lane closures are expected on I-75 between Middle Pike and Hengstler Road from May 18 through mid-August 2026, as crews install cable rail. State Route 29 between Linden Avenue and Kishler Drive in St. Marys will see intermittent single-lane restrictions from March 16 through September 2026, with traffic maintained by flagging operations.
State Route 67 between East Street and Wayne Street will also be reduced to a single lane from May 4 through September 2026 for repaving. The bridge on SR 219 between CR 95 and Bay Road closed on May 18 for approximately 90 days for reconstruction, with a detour in place via SR 29 to SR 274 to I-75 to SR 219.
In Hardin County, State Route 37 at the Hancock and Hardin County line will close on August 31 for approximately 45 days for culvert replacement. U.S. 68/Detroit Street between Walnut Street and Perry Street will close on August 24 for about six days for railroad crossing repair, with a detour via SR 67/Espy St. to Main St., to SR 309/Franklin St., back to U.S. 68.
State Route 235 between North Avenue and College Avenue in Ada will close on September 19 for the Harvest and Herb festival. State Route 701 between County Road 105 and County Road 115 is now open following culvert replacement.
In Putnam County, State Route 65 between Belmore Street and Poplar Street in Leipsic will close from September 18 to 20 for the village festival. State Route 114 and State Route 115 in Kalida may experience temporary traffic impacts from July 27 to October 30 due to the construction of a shared-use path.
Construction projects are also ongoing in Van Wert County, including the U.S. 30 restricted crossing U-turn, U.S. 224, & Lincoln Highway Roundabout, and U.S. 224 bridge rehabilitation project. U.S. 30 is restricted to one lane in each direction, with U.S. 30/John Brown Rd access restricted to right-in/right-out movements only. The intersection of U.S. 224 and Lincoln Highway closed on July 3.
These road projects are part of a larger effort to maintain and improve Ohio's transportation infrastructure. While they may cause temporary inconveniences, they are essential for ensuring the safety and efficiency of the state's roadways. Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead, check for updates, and follow all detour routes to minimize delays.
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