ODOT District 9 releases Highland County construction update for week of March 17

The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Highland County during the week of March 17. 

All outlined work is weather permitting. Projects with active or future traffic impacts are linked to OHGO.com.

• State Route 138 Bride Replacement: Work is set to begin April 1 for a bridge replacement project on S.R. 138 between Cope Road and Rowe Road. There is a 90-day closure beginning April 1; traffic will be detoured via S.R. 28 to S.R. 771. Estimated completion: summer 2024.

• U.S. 50 Resurfacing: Work is set to begin April 1 for a resurfacing project on U.S. 50 from the Brown County line to Danville Road. One lane will be maintained by flagging as required. Estimated completion: summer 2024.

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