The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Wood County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.
Interstate 75, between Buck Road and Monroe Street, Toledo/Rossford/Northwood, may have occasional lane restrictions for finish work related to a reconstruction project. Estimated completion: Fall 2023.
Lime City Road over I-75 75, Rossford, is reduced to one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal following a strike from an over-height load which damaged the bridge. Traffic will remain in this pattern for several months.
Interstate 475, between Ohio 25 and Ohio 65, will be reduced to one lane each weekend during the month of September for pavement repairs. Restrictions will be in effect beginning Fridays at 9 p.m. through Monday mornings at 6 a.m.
The following ramps will be closed for the weekends, Sept. 8 at 9 p.m. until Sept. 11 at 6 a.m., and Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. until Sept. 18 at 6 a.m.
• Northbound I-75 ramp to northbound I-475. Detour: Northbound I-75 to westbound I-475.
• Northbound Route 25/Dixie Highway ramp to northbound I-475. Detour: Southbound I-475 to northbound I-75 to US 20 (Exit 193) to southbound I-75 to northbound I-475.
U.S. Route 6, between Henry/Wood County line and Wapakoneta Road, will be closed for two culvert replacements beginning Tuesday through Sept. 22. Detour: Ohio 65 to Ohio 281 to Ohio 235.
U.S. 20, between I-75 and Simmons Road, Perrysburg, will experience lane restrictions and closures for installation of a turn lane. Check with the city for more information.
Route 25, between Cygnet Road and U.S. 6, is open to through traffic. Lane restrictions are possible for final surface course application north of Portage, and for finish work throughout the project.
Westbound Ohio 105, between North Dunbridge Road and Carter Road, will be closed for installation of a turn lane through September. Work performed under permit. Detour: Dunbridge Road to Poe Road to Carter Road.
Ohio 281, between Liberty Hi and Mitchell roads, is closed for a bridge replacement over the North Branch Portage River through September.
Various routes in the county will be restricted through the work zone for installation of pavement markings. Estimated completion: November 2023.
