Champaign County construction update: SR 245 closure, US 68 lane restrictions

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Drivers traveling through Champaign County should prepare for upcoming and ongoing roadway impacts as several Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) projects this week.

State Route 245 will be closed between Cox Road and Corbett Road through Monday, April 27.

ODOT crews will be replacing a culvert during the closure period.

Motorists will not be able to pass through the work zone and should plan alternate routes.

Detour route:

  • State Route 814
  • U.S. Route 36
  • State Route 559
  • Back to State Route 245

Officials encourage drivers to allow additional travel time and follow posted detour signage.

Lane restrictions will continue on U.S. Route 68 between the Clark/Champaign County line and Dallas Road.

The restrictions are expected to continue through mid-April 2026.

Crews are performing roadway patching throughout the corridor, which may result in intermittent delays.

Real-time traffic conditions and statewide travel information are also available at OHGO.com.