Here's next week's road work schedule
Here's the Ohio Department of Transportation's roadroad schedule for next week as it affects Bluffton traffic patterns.
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 closed 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 lane closure is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 20 from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Work is expected to continue through August. Work is being performed by Beaverdam Contracting, Bluffton.
Interstate 75 between Bluelick Road and Napoleon Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the work zone for pavement repair. Work is being performed by the ODOT Allen County maintenance garage.
State Route 696 just south of Rockport Road, north of Beaverdam, will close Aug. 22 for approximately three days for a culvert replacement. Traffic will be detoured onto U.S. 30, state Route 65 and state Route 12 back to state Route 696. Work is being performed by the ODOT Allen County maintenance garage.
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, August 3, 2026
- Richland Township appoints new Zoning officials, hiring roads and zoning employees
- 2025-2026 BHS Athletic Boosters fundraiser goes digital
- BHS soccer alumni games and food pantry collection, Aug. 8
- Chicken BBQ tickets available for August 8, Bluffton History Day
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Amanda Rule, Dylan Spindler, Mason Ault and Piece of Mind
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
- Gayla Sue Conaway worked for Marathon Oil Company
- TedFest '26 provides all-day fun in Pandora
- Drum Circle added to August 29 PorchFest
- Business Collective holds "War Room" on August 6
- Speed limit on State Route 103 reduced west of I-75
- Check out August 2026 programs and services at Bluffton Public Library
Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Vaccination clinics in Lima, Aug 3, 5 and 6 by appointment
- Backman’s My Friends is topic for BPL book discussions
- Wanted: Photos of bicycles in the Swiss Settlement
- Monday evening Hummin' & Strummin' Song Circle scheduled
- Time in a Bottle: Biologic aging versus our actual age
- Hyper-local focus of the Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon
- Learn about 92 years of Fett Hardware on Bluffton History Day