ODOT District 9 releases Highland County construction update for week of May 20

The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Highland County during the week of May 20. 

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

• State Route 247 Bridge Replacement: Work has begun as of May 13 for a bridge replacement project on S.R. 247 between Barrackman Road and Crooked Road. Work will occur daily for this construction. S.R. 247 will be closed for 60 days starting May 13. Traffic will be detoured via S.R. 770 to S.R. 73 to S.R. 785. Estimated completion: fall 2024.

• State Route 73 Slide Repair: Work is set to begin on May 20 for a slide repair project on S.R. 73 between Hopkins Lane and North Union Road. S.R. 73 will be closed for the duration of the project. Southbound traffic will be detoured via S.R. 247 to S.R. 785. Northbound traffic will be detoured via S.R. 785 to S.R. 247. Estimated completion: May 24 by 3:30 p.m.

• U.S. 50 Resurfacing: Work has begun as of April 1 for a resurfacing project on U.S. 50 from the Brown County line to Danville Road. At least one lane will be maintained using flaggers. Estimated completion: summer 2024.

• State Route 138 Bridge Replacement: Work has begun as of April 1 for a bridge replacement project on S.R. 138 between Cope Road and Rowe Road. As of April 1, S.R. 138 will be closed for 90 days; traffic will be detoured via S.R. 28 to S.R. 771. Estimated completion: summer 2024.

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