Source: ODOT
Attention, Galion area drivers! These are area construction and detour updates for the coming week as communicated from the Ohio Department of Transportation. There are still several weeks of work left this year and it pays to keep attention to the latest in road projects. For us, that covers projects in Crawford, Morrow, and Richland Counties.
CRAWFORD
The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to affect roadways in Crawford County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 3 on Facebook or X for current Crawford County construction information.
U.S. and State Route Projects
State Route 19 resurfacing – SR 19 from the city of Bucyrus to the city of Galion corporation limits will have single lane closures for pavement repairs and resurfacing. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. Estimated completion: November 2026ngle lane closures for pavement repairs and resurfacing. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. Estimated completion: October 2026
MORROW
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Morrow County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 6 on Facebook or Twitter for current Morrow County construction information.
Continuing Impacts
SR 97 Culvert Replacement
- SR 97 between SR 314 and County Road 50 will close starting Monday, November 2 for two weeks for culvert replacement.
- Detour: SR 97 to SR 314 to U.S. 42 to SR 19 to SR 288 to SR 97 or reverse.
RICHLAND
The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to affect roadways in Richland County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 3 on Facebook or X for current Richland County construction information.
Interstate Projects
Interstate 71 resurfacing – I-71 northbound and southbound from the Ashland County line to SR 13 will have single lane closures for a resurfacing project. Nightly lane closures will be from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. for resurfacing work. Temporary, intermittent daytime lane closures will only be used when necessary. Estimated completion: November 2026
U.S. and State Route Projects
U.S. Route 42 signal upgrades – U.S. 42 will have traffic signal upgrades at Hanley Road, the Kroger entrance near Stewart Road, Stewart Road, and Reiser Road/Eastview Drive intersections. Traffic will be maintained with shoulder work zones or daytime lane closures when necessary. Estimated completion: December 2026
NEW IMPACTS
- West Hanley Road, on both sides of the U.S. 42 intersection, will close Monday, November 30 for signal upgrade work. Motorists will NOT be able to access U.S. 42 from Hanley Road. Those traveling along U.S. 42 will be able to pass through the intersection north and south but will NOT have access to turn onto West Hanley Road. The detour routes will be: U.S. 42 to Orchard Park Road east to Middle Belleville Road north to West Hanley Road (east) and reverse; and U.S. 42 to Plymouth Street north to West Hanley Road (west) and reverse. Estimated completion: Friday, December 4, 2026
State Route 13 resurfacing – SR 13 northbound and southbound, from Hanley Road to Chilton Ave, will have lane closures for a resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained in a 12-ft lane using barrels. Estimated completion: May 2027
Baseline Road bridge replacement – NEW IMPACTS – Baseline Road in the village of Plymouth, at the structure over the railroad tracks between New Street and Bell Street, will be reduced to one lane of traffic for bridge repairs. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. Estimated completion: May 2027