ODOT road project update affecting Bluffton this week
The following bridge repair and culvert projects on or along Interstate 75 between the village of Beaverdam and the village of Bluffton will have the following impacts to traffic:
Interstate 75 between Bentley Road and state Route 103 is restricted to one lane at times for a bridge repair project. Work is occurring on I-75 over Riley Creek in Allen County and on the county Road 15 bridge over Interstate 75 in Hancock County. The project is expected to be completed in late September. Work is being performed by Miller Brothers Construction, Archbold. The project will have the following anticipated impacts to traffic:
Interstate 75 in both directions will have occasional lane restrictions throughout the duration of the project. A maximum width restriction of 13 feet is in place during the lane restriction.
County Road 15 (County Line Road) over Interstate 75 will close Aug. 13 for approximately 30 days for bridge repairs.
Variable speed limits are in place through the work zone. Electronic messages boards display the posted, legal speed limit, which will be reduced during construction operations and presence of workers in the area. The posted speed limit on the electronic boards is enforceable by law.
Interstate 75 over Little Riley Creek, just north of Beaverdam, is restricted to one lane at times for a bridge repair project. Shoulder restrictions are also possible during the project. A maximum width restriction of 12 feet is in place during the lane restrictions. Work will last through mid-August. Work is being performed by Complete General Construction, Columbus.
Interstate 75 under Swaney Road, just north of Beaverdam, is restricted to one lane at times for a bridge repair project that began Aug. 6. Shoulder restrictions are also possible during the project. Swaney Road over Interstate 75 closed Aug. 6 for approximately three weeks as part of the project. Work is being performed by Complete General Construction, Columbus.
Interstate 75 shoulders near the U.S. 30 overpass, just south of Beaverdam, are closed in both directions during a culvert replacement project beneath the interstate. Periodic lanes closures on I-75 are occurring. The next scheduled occurrence will begin Monday, Aug. 13 at 7 a.m. until noon on Friday, Aug. 17. Work is expected to continue through August. Work is being performed by Beaverdam Contracting, Bluffton.
Interstate 75, both northbound and southbound, between state Route 81 and state Route 696 will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for pavement repair. Work is being performed by the ODOT Allen County maintenance garage.
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