By 1812Blockhouse
Welcome to the first ODOT Road Project Report of 2026!
With the weather improving slowly but surely, crews are already back at work doing important updates on area roadways. As in years past, we will be providing weekly updates for projects in Ashland, Crawford, and Richland Counties.
The following is scheduled to take place during this week.
ASHLAND
Mohican State Park bridge repairs – NEW IMPACTS – The covered bridge in Mohican State Park, over the Clear Fork Mohican River, will close Wednesday, April 1 for bridge repairs. Motorists will be detoured to SR 97 west to McCurdy Road north to Goon Rd/County Road 3006 east to County Road 939 into the Mohican State Park and reverse. Estimated completion: April 30, 2026
CRAWFORD
U.S. Route 30 bridge replacement – U.S. 30 at the east and west bridges over the Norfolk Southern Railroad, just west of SR 98, will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction for a bridge replacement project. Crews will begin median crossover construction and shoulder reconstruction work for the bridge replacement project. One 11’ lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained with barrels. Estimated completion: August 2027
RICHLAND
U.S. 42 minor rehabilitation – NEW IMPACTS – U.S. 42 (East Main Street) northbound and southbound in the village of Lexington, from SR 546 (Frederick Street) to Castor Road, will have daily lane closures for a roadway and intersection improvement project. The northbound and southbound driving lanes will be closed for sidewalk, signal, and roadway work. Traffic will be maintained with 12’ lanes in each direction with barrels. Project work includes adding bike lanes, reconfiguring intersection access, and various pedestrian improvements. Estimated completion: May 2026
State Route 13 resurfacing – SR 13 northbound and southbound, from Hanley Road to Chilton Ave, will have long-term lane closures for a resurfacing project. Estimated completion: May 2027
NEW IMPACTS
- SR 13 southbound from Cook Road to Straub Road will be reduced to one lane of traffic for culvert repairs as part of the resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained in a 12-ft lane using barrels.
