ODOT issues Highland County construction update for week of Aug. 4

The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Highland County during the week of Aug. 4.

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

State Route 73 Culvert Replacement: Work is set to begin Aug. 5 for a culvert replacement project on S.R. 73 between Warren Lane and Pigeon Roost Road. Work will occur daily for this construction. S.R. 73 will be closed for the duration of the project; traffic will be detoured via S.R. 247 to S.R. 785. Estimated completion: Aug. 8.

State Route 138 Culvert Replacement: Work has begun as of Aug. 1 for a culvert replacement project on S.R. 138 between S.R. 771 and Duff Road. Work will occur daily for this construction. S.R. 138 will be closed for the duration of the project; traffic will be detoured via S.R. 771 to S.R. 28 to U.S. 62. Estimated completion: fall 2024.
 
Leesburg S.R. 771 Multi-Use Path: Work has begun as of May 28 for the installation of a multi-use path on S.R. 771 in the Village of Leesburg. The project will implement a safe pathway route to school. Estimated completion: summer 2024.

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.

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