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
Friday, August 22, 2025
Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Cheryl Anise Pingle worked at Dayspring Church
- Lima Highway Patrol OVI checkpoint August 22
- Pirate VB sweeps Rockets
- Pirate boys drop golf tri
- Bluffton Board of Education hears neighbor comments on practice field, approves Lawn Ave. plan
- United Way of Greater Lima holds 9th annual Day of Caring on Sept. 5
- Village of Beaverdam announces committee meetings
- An amazing sign of fall 2025
- August 23 Bluffton Cars & Coffee
- If You Could Read My Mind: GLP-1s and memory
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- Village of Bluffton reminder of electric aggregation provider, solicitor permit requirements
- Previews of Bluffton Senior Center trips for 2026
- English Lutheran Church to provide Community Meal, August 21
- Welcome back to Bluffton Beavers
- Pirate football reloads for run at NWC crown
- Pirate volleyball swept by Shawnee
- Pirate girls golf loss to Fort Loramie
- Pirate girls tennis edged by Spartans
- Made In Ada Wilson Football Festival kicks of season August 23