ODOT District 9 releases Highland County construction update

The following upcoming construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Highland County. 

All outlined work is weather permitting. Projects with active or future traffic impacts are linked to OHGO.com.

• State Route 138 Bridge Replacement: Work is set to begin on April 1 for a bridge replacement project on S.R. 138 between Cope Road and Rowe Road. There is a 90-day closure beginning April 1; traffic will be detoured via S.R. 28 to S.R. 771. Estimated completion: summer 2024.

• U.S. 50 Resurfacing: Work is set to begin on April 1 for a resurfacing project on U.S. 50 from the Brown County line to Danville Road. One lane will be maintained using flaggers. Estimated completion: summer 2024.

• State Route 41 Resurfacing: Work is set to resume in May on a resurfacing project on S.R. 41 between Jefferson Street (S.R. 28) and S.R. 753 N. The road will remain open for the duration of the project. Work will occur daily from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Estimated completion: spring 2024.

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