ASHLAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued this week’s road work schedule.
As a result, Ashland County drivers are encouraged to use caution when traveling these roads:
Interstate 71
I-71, from the Ashland Co. line to the US 250 ramps, will have daytime single lane closures and nighttime double lane closures as crews begin work on a resurfacing project. Motorists are advised to use caution when driving through the work zone. All work is weather dependent. The project is expected to be complete October 2017.
US Route 42
US 42, just north of SR 511, will be reduced to one lane of traffic for a culvert replacement. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers as needed. The project is expected to be complete September 2017.
State Route 58
SR 58, between SR 302 and CR 500, is closed for eight consecutive culvert replacements. The detour route for northbound motorists is SR 58 to SR 302, east on SR 302 to SR 89, north on SR 89 to SR 58, and reverse for southbound motorists. The road is expected to reopen October 2017.
State Route 60
SR 60, between US 250 and US 224, will be reduced to one lane of traffic for a chip seal resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers as needed. The project is expected to be complete October 2017.
State Route 511
SR 511, just south of US 250, is closed for a culvert replacement. The detour route for northbound motorists is SR 511 to US 42, north on US 42 to US 250 By-Pass, northwest on US 250 By-Pass to SR 511, and reverse for southbound motorists. The road is expected to reopen September 2017.
