Drivers in Champaign County can expect continued traffic impacts as the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) moves forward with several bridge and road improvement projects across the region.
These projects will involve full closures and lane restrictions on key state routes and are scheduled to continue into the summer and beyond.
Here’s a summary of current and upcoming impacts:
Continuing Impacts
State Route 296 – Closed between Bates Road and Upper Valley Pike
- Expected to remain closed through May 2025
- Crews are completing bridge repairs
- Detour: U.S. 68 to Miami Street to Oakland Street
State Route 245 – Closed between Slate Stone Road and Kennard Kingscreek Road
- Scheduled to reopen Tuesday, June 11
- Bridge work in progress
- Detour: State Route 507 to U.S. 68 to State Route 296
State Route 29 – Lane restrictions in the Village of Mechanicsburg
- Between Railroad Street and Alison Road
- Single-lane traffic managed by flaggers
- Ongoing through July 2025
- Crews are resurfacing the roadway
State Route 4 – Lane restrictions in the Village of Mechanicsburg
- Between Maple Grove Road and East Sandusky Street
- Daily lane reductions with flaggers in place
- Work underway through July 2025
- Road resurfacing in progress
State Route 559 – Lane restrictions in the Village of Mechanicsburg
- Between State Route 29 and Pleasantview Estate
- Single-lane traffic maintained by flagging operation
- Resurfacing work continues through July 2025
Upcoming Impacts
State Route 296 – Closure between Upper Valley Pike and U.S. 68
- Scheduled to close Friday, June 20
- Expected to reopen Thursday, July 10
- Bridge work will require a full closure
- Detour: U.S. 68 to Miami Street to Oakland Street
All scheduled work is weather-dependent.
Drivers are encouraged to plan, follow posted detours, and use caution in work zones.
For real-time traffic updates and project information, visit OHGO.com.
