Local highway construction for the week of November 1

North Central Ohio – Here is a look at construction projects that are anticipated to impact highways in Erie, Huron, Lorain, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Seneca counties on the week of November 1.

Erie County

U.S. Route 6 at the bridge over the Vermilion River is closed for 45 days for expansion joint replacements and concrete repairs. At least one sidewalk will remain open to pedestrian traffic all times, except for two, non-consecutive 1-2 day closures that are allowed as needed to complete necessary work. The sidewalk closure notices will be sent out at a later date. The detour route for eastbound motorists is U.S. 6 to SR 60, south on SR 60 to SR 2, east on SR 2 to SR 58, north on SR 58 to U.S. 6, and reverse for westbound motorists. The estimated completion date is Wednesday, December 1.

U.S. 6 from the western Vermilion Corporation limits to the Lorain County line and State Route 60 from the southern Vermilion Corporation limits to U.S. 6 will have single lane closures for a resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers on SR 60. Lane closures will be in place on U.S. 6 with one lane of traffic maintained in each direction. The estimated completion date is May 2022.

SR 61 from just west of Collins Road to Ceylon Road – where SR 61 and SR 113 overlap – is closed for 19 days for pavement edge reconstruction and repairs. The detour route for northbound motorists will be SR 61 to SR 601, north on SR 601 to SR 113, west on SR 113 to U.S. 250, north on U.S. 250 to SR 13, north on SR 13 to SR 2, east on SR 2 to SR 61, and reverse for southbound motorists. Estimated completion is Friday, November 12.

U.S. 250 from Perkins Avenue to East Bogart Road will have crews striping the roadway. This is a rolling operation, so traffic will be maintained in all lanes. However, motorists are advised to drive with caution in the area and pay attention when approaching the crews. The estimated completion date is November.

Huron County

The intersection of U.S. 20 and State Route 601 is closed for an intersection improvement project that will convert the current intersection into a single-lane roundabout. Estimated completion: November 2021

Lorain County

State Route 2 from just east of Baumhart Road to just east of SR 58 will have daily and nightly single lane closures for a resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained in 11’ lanes at all times. The estimated completion date is November.

U.S. 20 between Stoney Ridge Road and Lear Nagle Road will have periodic single lane closures throughout the project limits. Crews continue cleanup and corrective work throughout. The estimated completion date is November.

U.S. 20, from SR 57 to SR 301, will have single lane closures for pavement repairs. Traffic will be maintained at all times. The estimated completion date is November.

I-90 eastbound and westbound at the structures over the railroad tracks, between French Creek Road and SR 611 (Colorado Avenue), will have lane closures for a bridge reconstruction project. Traffic will be maintained with barrels and portable concrete barriers. Traffic will be maintained in 11’ lanes eastbound and westbound. Speed limits will be established at 55 mph for areas with barrier wall and 50 mph for areas with barrels when workers are present. The estimated completion date is July 2022.

The intersection of State Route 113 and Baumhart Raod is closed for an intersection improvement project that will convert the current signalized intersection to a single-lane roundabout. The detour route for eastbound motorists on SR 113 will be SR 113 east to SR 60, north on SR 60 to SR 2, east on SR 2 to SR 58, south on SR 58 to SR 113, and reverse for westbound motorists. The detour route for northbound motorists on Baumhart Road will be Baumhart Road north on SR 511, east on SR 511 to SR 58, north on SR 58 to SR 2, west on SR 2 to Baumhart Road, and reverse for southbound motorists. The estimated completion date is November.

State Route 254, from Avon Commons drive to just east of Nagle Road, will be reduced to one lane of traffic for a resurfacing project. Crews continue night work for milling, pavement repairs, and linear grading. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. The estimated completion date is November.

State Route 301 from the SR 611 intersection to Richelieu Avenue will have single lane closures for a crack sealing project. One lane of traffic will be maintained using arrow boards and cones.

I-480 eastbound and westbound, between the Ohio Turnpike (I-80) and Lorain Road, will have daily and nightly lane closures for a resurfacing project. Estimated completion: November 2021

State Route 611 from Schueller Boulevard to just west of the SR 301 will have single lane closures for a crack sealing project. One lane of traffic will be maintained using arrow boards and cones.

Ottawa County

State Route 105 between South Elliston-Trowbridge Road and South Graytown Road in Harris Township may experience lane restrictions for finish work through November.

Sandusky County

U.S. Route 20 between County Road 32 and County Road 117 in Woodville is reduced to one lane in each direction at the railroad tracks due to pavement conditions.

Clay Street between Academy Street and Morgan Street may experience lane restrictions for signal work through 2021.

State Route 53 between Schwartz Rd. and the Ohio Turnpike in Fremont may experience lane restrictions for Turnpike work. The estimated completion date is September.

Seneca County

U.S. Route 23 at the railroad tracks between Switzer Road and Eagleville Road in Fostoria will be closed for railroad repairs beginning Monday, November 1 for 21 days. The detour is US 6 to SR 199 to US 23.

U.S. Route 23 between Wyandot County and Fostoria will experience lane restrictions for resurfacing and guardrail. The project is expected to be completed in November.

U.S. Route 224 at State Route 53 in Tiffin may experience lane and shoulder restrictions for signal work through winter.

State Route 53 between Highland Park Estates and Cottage Drive in Tiffin will experience lane restrictions nightly. The project is expected to be completed in November.

State Route 100 between County Road 58 and Riverside Drive in Tiffin will experience lane restrictions for resurfacing. The project is expected to be completed in November.

State Route 101 between SR 778 and SR 19 in Republic will be closed for two culvert replacements beginning Thursday, September 30. The estimated completion date is early November. The detour is SR 778 to SR 19 to SR 101.

For real time traffic, go to the Huron Insider Traffic page.