JULY 4TH HOLIDAY TRAVEL EXPECTED TO BEGIN TODAY

COLUMBUS (June 29, 2007) - If you're planning on getting a jump on holiday travel this weekend, you're not alone. A historical analysis of traffic volumes by the Ohio Department of Transportation's (ODOT) traffic experts shows that when July 4th falls on a Wednesday, the biggest increase in traffic comes the weekend before. That means starting today, urban interstates could see a 4 to 6 percent rise in traffic volumes and rural highways could see a 7 to 10 percent increase in traffic.

As always, ODOT is taking extra steps to make travel this July 4th week as safe and efficient as possible. To keep traffic moving through the state's construction zones during peak travel times, ODOT works to open additional lanes of traffic and requires contractors to maintain at least two lanes of traffic in each direction where possible on the interstates. But some closures are unavoidable and motorists should always use caution when traveling through construction zones, even when it appears there is no work occurring. In addition, with extra traffic on the highways, motorists could experience congestion in unexpected areas, especially on rural highways.

Knowing where closures and construction zones are ahead of time can reduce frustration and delays for travelers. Motorists can get up-to-date construction, road condition and travel information at any time at www.buckeyetraffic.org.

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State Route 2 (Airport Highway), Lucas County
SR 2 is being widened between Reynolds and Byrne roads. One lane of traffic in each direction is being maintained. Angola Rd. at Airport Highway is closed until August. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: October 2007.

State Route 2, Ottawa County
There is a four lane resurfacing project on SR 2 in Ottawa County between SR 163 and SR 269. All lanes will be open to traffic by noon July 3 and will remain open until noon July 5. Lane closures may resume after July 5. Expect delays. Completion date (weather permitting): September 2007.

State Route 19, Ottawa County
SR 19 is being resurfaced in the village of Oak Harbor, from just north of Portage River to just south of the CSX Railroad tracks. The road is closed to all traffic from SR 163 to the Portage River until July 22. While the work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Detour is posted. Completion date: October 2007.

U.S. Route 20, Sandusky and Wood counties
U.S. 20 will be widened from two lanes to five from Pine St. in Woodville to the U.S. 20/SR 420 interchange. While the work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: fall 2009.

U.S. Route 24, Lucas County
Intersection widening on U.S. 24 in Waterville at the South St., Mechanic (SR 64) and Farnsworth (SR 64) crossings. While the work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Minor delays are possible. Completion date (weather permitting): Aug. 31, 2007.

U.S. Route 24 Defiance and Henry counties
Widening and reconstruction of U.S. 24 between the city of Napoleon and the city of Defiance. Some lane restrictions will be required, but traffic on U.S. 24 is maintained at all times. The intersection of SR 281 and U.S. 24, and the bridge on SR 281 over the Maumee River are closed for bridge deck replacement and interchange construction. Detour is posted. A temporary traffic signal is in operation at the Carpenter Rd./U.S. 24 intersection. Completion date: fall 2008.

U.S. Route 30, Wyandot County
The west end of the U.S. 30 bypass around Upper Sandusky from Township Highway 49 to Lincoln Highway is reduced to one lane in each direction maintained in the westbound lanes until Thanksgiving for work related to the construction of a new, four-lane U.S. 30 between SR 235 and Upper Sandusky. Completion date: December 2007.

State Route 53, Sandusky County
SR 53 is being widened to four lanes between North St. in Fremont and the Ohio Turnpike. One lane of traffic in each direction is maintained on SR 53. Motorists may encounter delays during peak travel times. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: Sept. 7, 2007.

Interstate 280, Lucas County
Construction of the Veterans' Glass City Skyway Bridge over the Maumee River on I-280. The new bridge is open to two lanes of traffic in each direction. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place on the northbound and southbound inside lanes of the bridge, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: September 2007.

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State Route 2, Lake County
Rehabilitation of SR 2 between the Cuyahoga County line and SR 91. Crews will work in the eastbound direction between the Cuyahoga County line and E. 305th St., and in the westbound direction between SR 91 and E. 305th St. Additional work takes place off the roadway. Crews will not be active between noon Tuesday, July 3 and 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: October 2008.

State Route 8, Summit County
Reconstruction of SR 8 from south of Twinsburg Rd. to north of the I-271 interchange. Two lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained on SR 8 at all times. Twinsburg Rd. at SR 8 is closed, and will reopen as an underpass in late fall 2009. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Detours are posted. Completion date: summer 2010.

State Route 11, Mahoning County
SR 11 between U.S. 224 and I-680 is reduced to one lane in each direction for roadway construction. The work will also occur during the evening and overnight hours, and motorists should be cautious while traveling through at these times. Completion date: November 2007.

State Route 11, Trumbull County
SR 11 northbound, from SR 305 to the Ashtabula County line is reduced to one lane traffic for paving. The southbound lanes are unaffected. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: November 2007.

State Route 13, Richland County
Resurfacing on SR 13 between the village of Bellville and I-71. SR 13 is restricted to one-lane of two-way traffic using flaggers during work hours until noon Tuesday, July 3. Work is suspended over the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: July 31, 2007.

State Route 18, Medina County
SR 18, between Windfall Rd. and the Summit County line, is reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction as part of a widening and reconstruction project. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: June 2008.

State Route 18, Medina County
SR 18, between Foote Rd. and Victor Rd., is restricted to one lane of traffic in each direction during daytime hours for a bridge replacement project. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: Oct. 15, 2007.

State Route 18, Medina County
SR 18, just west of Station Rd. in York Township, is closed for a culvert replacement project. Detour is posted. Completion date: July 9, 2007.

U.S. Route 20, Lake County
Widening and reconstruction project on U.S. 20 from the Mentor corporation line to Fairgrounds Dr. One lane of traffic in each direction is maintained on U.S. 20 at all times. While the permanent work zone remains in place, crews will not be active between noon Tuesday, July 3 and 6 a.m.  Thursday, July 5. Completion date: summer 2008.

State Route 58, Ashland County
Resurfacing on SR 58, between the city of Ashland and SR 89. SR 58 is restricted to one-lane of two-way traffic using flaggers. Work is suspended over the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: Aug. 31, 2007.

State Route 60, Erie County
Resurfacing on SR 60, between the city of Vermilion and SR 113. SR 60 is restricted to one lane of two-way traffic using flaggers until noon Tuesday, July 3. Work is suspended over the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: July 15, 2007.

Interstate 71, Medina County
Major reconstruction and widening of I-71, from one-half mile north of Leroy Rd. to three-quarters of a mile south of SR 3. Two lanes of traffic are being maintained in each direction. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: summer 2010.

Interstate 71, Medina County
Major reconstruction and widening of I-71 from SR 18 to I-76. Two lanes of traffic are being maintained in each direction. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: Oct. 18, 2007.

Interstate 76, Medina County
Major reconstruction and modifications to the I-76 and I-71 interchange. Two lanes of traffic are being maintained in each direction. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: summer 2010.

Interstate 77, Cuyahoga County
Replacement of the deck of the I-77 bridge over I-480. Two lanes of traffic are maintained in each direction. While the permanent work zone remains in place, crews will not be active between noon Tuesday, July 3 and 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: October 2008.

Interstate 77/Shuffel Drive, Stark County
Shuffel Dr. over I-77 is closed for the construction of a new interchange with I-77 in Jackson Township. Pittsburg Ave., between Applegrove St. and the existing Shuffel Dr. is closed. At least two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on I-77. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures.Detours are posted. Completion date: Oct. 30, 2007.

Interstate 77, Stark County
Widening and reconstruction on I-77 from W. Tuscarawas St. (SR 172) to 13th St. Two lanes of traffic are maintained in each direction on I-77. The following are restricted or closed:

• The 4th St. bridge over I-77;
• Both I-77 northbound entrance ramps from Tuscarawas St. will remain closed until November 2007;
• 13th St. under I-77 has various lane restrictions in either or both directions until November 2007; and
• Tuscarawas St., from I-77 to Schroyer Ave., is reduced to one lane in each direction until fall 2007.

All detours are posted. Completion date: June 2008.

Interstate 77, Summit County
Widening and reconstruction on I-77 from Copley Rd. (SR 162) to Cleveland-Massillon Rd. in the cities of Akron and Fairlawn, and in Bath and Copley townships. Two lanes of traffic are maintained in each direction on I-77.

• Brunsdorph Rd. is closed through early September. The ramp from I-77 northbound to SR 21 southbound is closed until late September.  
• The I-77 northbound entrance ramp at White Pond Dr. is closed until late August.

Detours are posted. Completion date: fall 2008.

Interstate 80, Mahoning County
Widening the roadway and construction of a new bridge over the Meander Reservoir on I-80, between SR 45 and the SR 11 interchange. The roadway is reduced to two lanes in each direction. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: fall 2009.

State Route 84, Lake County
SR 84, in Willoughby Hills and Wickliffe, is reduced to one lane in each direction for widening. The ramp from Bishop Rd. to I-90 westbound is closed. The Bishop Rd. exit ramp from I-90 eastbound will remain open with one lane of traffic maintained. While the permanent work zone remains in place, crews will not be active between noon Tuesday, July 3 and 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Detours are posted. Completion date: summer 2008.

State Route 86, Lake County
SR 86 is closed eastbound between Fay Rd. and SR 84 due to a slope failure. Crews have opened one lane of SR 86 in the westbound direction only. Though not an active project, it remains closed pending the start of construction this summer. Completion date: September 2007.

State Route 89, Ashland County
Resurfacing on SR 89, between U.S. 42 and U.S. 30. SR 89 is restricted to one lane of two-way traffic using flaggers until noon Tuesday, July 3. Work is suspended over the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: summer 2008.

Interstate 90, Lake County
Widening and rehabilitation of I-90 between SR 306 and SR 615. Traffic in both directions is shifted onto the westbound side of the roadway. The ramp from SR 615 to I-90 eastbound is closed for the construction season, as well as the rest area in the eastbound direction. While the permanent work zone remains in place, crews will not be active between noon Tuesday, July 3 and 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: June 2008.

State Route 97, Richland County
Resurfacing on SR 97 between the village of Lexington and the Ashland/Richland county line. SR 97 is restricted to one-lane of two-way traffic using flaggers until noon Tuesday, July 3. Work is suspended over the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: Aug. 31, 2007.

State Route 179, Ashland County
SR 179, just north of CR 2400 in Lake Township, is closed for bridge deck rehabilitation as part of a resurfacing project. Detour is posted. Completion date: July 13, 2007.

State Route 181, Crawford County
SR 181, just south of CR 330 in the city of Crestline, is closed for bridge work as part of a resurfacing project. Detour is posted. Completion date: July 16, 2007.

U.S. Route 224, Medina County
The lanes of U.S. 224 eastbound are narrowed at its intersection with Lake Rd. (CR 19) as part of an intersection improvement project. Two lanes of eastbound traffic will be maintained at all times. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the weekend and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: Aug. 31, 2007.

U.S. Route 250, Huron County
Resurfacing on U.S. 250, between U.S. 20 and SR 13. U.S. 250 is restricted to one lane of two-way traffic using flaggers until noon Tuesday, July 3. Work is suspended over the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: July 31, 2007.

U.S. Route 250, Wayne County
Resurfacing on U.S. 250 between U.S. 30 and the Ashland County line. U.S. 250 is restricted to one lane of two-way traffic with flaggers until noon Tuesday, July 3. Work is suspended over the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: Aug. 31, 2007.

State Route 261, Medina County
SR 261, at its intersection with Hartman Rd. in the city of Wadsworth, is closed as part of an intersection improvement project. Detour is posted. Completion date: Aug. 31, 2007.

Interstate 271, Summit County
I-271 over SR 8 is reduced to one through lane and one exit only lane in each direction as part of the SR 8/I-271 reconstruction project. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: summer 2010.

Interstate 271, Summit County
I-271 over the Cuyahoga River in Boston Township is reduced to one lane in each direction during off peak hours for major reconstruction. This work is part of a $33 million project for replacing the I-271 twin bridges over the Cuyahoga River and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Completion date: fall 2009. 

State Route 301, Medina County
Resurfacing on SR 301, between U.S. 224 and SR 162. SR 301 is restricted to one lane of two-way traffic with flaggers until noon Tuesday, July 3. Work is suspended over the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: Aug. 31, 2007.

U.S. Route 322, Cuyahoga County
Widening and reconstruction of U.S. 322 (Mayfield Rd.) between Lander Rd. and the eastern Mayfield Heights corporation limit. Traffic is shifted into one lane in each direction on U.S. 322 between I-271 and Lander Rd. Left turns are permitted only at signalized intersections. While the permanent work zone remains in place, crews will not be active between noon Tuesday, July 3 and 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: fall 2009.

U.S. Route 422, Geauga County
Reconstruction of U.S. 422 to include four driving lanes and a center turn lane between SR 88 and the Geauga County line in Parkman and Nelson townships. Eastbound traffic is maintained. Westbound traffic will be detoured for the duration of the project. Detours are posted. While the permanent work zone remains in place, crews will not be active between noon Tuesday, July 3 and 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: fall 2008.

Interstate 480, Cuyahoga County
Resurfacing of I-480, between W. 130th St. and the Rocky River Bridge. The I-480 eastbound exit ramp at W. 139th St., I-480 westbound exit ramp at W. 150th St. and I-480 westbound entrance and exit ramps at Grayton Rd. are under construction and have narrowed traffic lanes. The I-480 eastbound entrance ramp from Brookpark Rd. is closed. While the permanent work zones remain in place, crews will not be active between noon Tuesday, July 3 and noon Thursday, July 5. Detours are posted.Completion date: May 2008.

Interstate 480, Cuyahoga County
Rehabilitation of I-480 from Tuxedo Ave. to the Valley View Bridge. The ramp from I-77 south to I-480 west is closed for the construction season. The ramp from I-77 north to I-480 west is reduced to one lane. Traffic on the westbound roadway is maintained in reduced width lanes. Eastbound traffic is not currently affected. While the permanent work zone remains in place, crews will not be active between noon Tuesday, July 3 and 6 a.m. Thursday, July 5. Completion date: fall 2008.

State Route 611, Lorain County
SR 611, between E. 21st St. and Colorado Ave. in the city of Lorain, is restricted to one lane in each direction for a bridge repair project. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: Sept. 12, 2007.

Interstate 680, Mahoning County
The Wellington Ave. Bridge over I-680 in the city of Youngstown is closed for reconstruction. Detour is posted. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: July 31, 2007.

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U.S. Route 35, Montgomery County
Major repair and replacement of roadway and bridges, from I-75 to just east of the current Steve Whalen Blvd. exit. Two lanes of traffic are open in each direction. Traffic is shifted on U.S. 35. There are 10-foot, 6-inch lane width restrictions in place. The following ramps are closed within the work zone:

• Jefferson St. to eastbound U.S. 35;
• Keowee St. to eastbound U.S. 35;
• U.S. 35 eastbound to Perry St.;
• U.S. 35 eastbound to Jefferson St.; and
• Steve Whalen Blvd. to U.S. 35 eastbound.

Motorists should expect congestion and delays. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Detours are posted. Completion date: spring 2008.

Interstate 70/Huber Heights, Montgomery County
Work continues on I-70 from the I-70/I-75 interchange to east of the Clark County line for the reconstruction and widening of I-70. Two lanes of traffic are maintained in each direction. Motorists should use caution and reduce their speed through this area. Expect congestion and possible delays. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, there will be no additional lane closures Tuesday, July 3 through Thursday, July 5. Completion date: summer 2008.

Interstate 70/Interstate 75, Montgomery County
Reconstruction continues at the I-70/I-75 interchange just north of Dayton. Two lanes of traffic are maintained in each direction on I-70 through the interchange. I-75 is reduced to two lanes in each direction between U.S. 40 and just south of I-70. Motorists should use caution and reduce their speed through this area. Expect congestion and possible delays. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, there will be no additional lane closures Tuesday, July 3 through Thursday, July 5. Completion date: summer 2009.

Interstate 75, Miami County
Replacement of bridge decks over CR 25A and the CSX railroad north of U.S. 36 in Piqua. Two lanes of traffic are maintained at all times in each direction. Motorists should use caution and reduce their speed through this area. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, there will be no additional lane closures Tuesday, July 3 through Thursday, July 5. Completion date: Oct. 26, 2007.

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U.S. Route 23, Franklin County
Bridge replacement of the High St. bridge over the CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads. U.S. 23 is reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction between SR 104 and Hosack St. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended for the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: July 2007.

Interstate 70, Clark and Madison counties
Widening and reconstruction of I-70 from U.S. 42 in Madison County to SR 54 in Clark County. I-70 westbound is completed and three lanes are open; I-70 eastbound is reduced to two lanes. The speed limit in the westbound lanes is 65 mph; in the eastbound lanes, the speed limit is reduced to 55 mph. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended for the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: July 2007.

Interstate 270, Franklin County
Major reconstruction of the I-71 and I-270 interchange on the north side of Columbus. All lanes are open. The width of the ramp from I-270 westbound to I-71 northbound is restricted to 13 feet. The speed limit on I-71 northbound is reduced to 55 mph. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: September 2007.

Interstate 270, Franklin County
Bridge deck overlay and full-depth pavement repairs on six structures on the east outerbelt between U.S. 40 and Big Walnut Creek. The ramp from I-70 westbound to I-270 southbound is closed. Detour is posted. The project affects only southbound bridges; at least one lane of southbound traffic will be maintained using collector-distributor lanes. Completion date: Sept. 15, 2007.

Interstate 270, Franklin County
Project to retrofit concrete barrier, joints, catch basins and approach slabs on I-270 at Morse Rd. One northbound I-270 collector-distributor lane to Easton Way will be maintained; two southbound I-270 collector-distributor lanes to Easton Way will be maintained. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: Oct. 15, 2007.

Interstate 270/State Route 161, Franklin County
Major reconstruction of the SR 161 interchanges at I-270 and Sunbury Rd. on the northeast side of Columbus. SR 161 is reduced to two lanes in each direction between Little Turtle Way and SR 3, except for a short distance on the I-270 overpass, where only one lane is maintained in the eastbound direction. I-270 traffic is maintained with a minimum of three lanes in each direction between SR 3 and Easton Way. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph on I-270 and 45 mph on SR 161. Motorists should expect delays and use caution in this area, as well as pay close attention to work zone signs. Traffic patterns, ramps and signals have changed recently. The ramp from SR 161 eastbound to I-270 northbound is closed through the summer of 2007. Detour is posted. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended for the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: December 2007.

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State Route 7, Jefferson County
Resurfacing almost five miles of SR 7, from the Belmont County line to just north of TR 155. One lane of traffic is being maintained in each direction. Completion date: September 2007.

State Route 9, Belmont County
Bridge replacement and roadway realignment between Provident and Fairpoint. The roadway is closed to through traffic in both directions; detour is posted. Completion date: October 2007.

State Route 45, Columbiana County
Landslide repair on SR 45, less than a mile from SR 7, just outside of Wellsville. One lane of two-way traffic is being maintained with temporary traffic signals. Completion date: August 2007.

U.S. Route 62, Holmes County
Bridge replacement over Killbuck Creek, just west of SR 60. One lane of two-way traffic is being maintained with temporary traffic signals. Completion date: September 2007.

Interstate 70, Belmont County
Landslide repair just east of CR 214. The westbound truck climbing lane is closed. However, two lanes of traffic are being maintained in each direction. Completion date: September 2007.

Interstate 70, Belmont County
Resurfacing from one mile east of SR 800 to just west of TR 260. No daytime lane closures will occur; work is only permitted weekdays between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. No work is permitted from 6 a.m. on Fridays until 7 p.m. on Sundays. During work hours, one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. No work will occur during the holiday, and there will be no additional lane closures on July 4. Completion date: September 2007.

Interstate 77, Tuscarawas County
Construction of a bridge over I-77 near Bolivar to link the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor from Cleveland to Zoar. No work will occur over the holiday. Completion date: September 2007.

Interstate 77, Tuscarawas County
Resurfacing from Strasburg to the Stark County line. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction during daytime hours only. No work will occur over the holiday. Completion date: September 2007.

State Route 170, Columbiana County
Reconstruction and widening from just west of CR 447 to just south of CR 430 in Calcutta. To minimize traffic delays caused by this work and inconvenience to motorists, construction on SR 170 is only taking place between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Traffic is being maintained in both directions on the route, however, motorists are advised to use an alternate route and asked to exercise caution through this area. Completion date: June 2008.

U.S. Route 250, Harrison County
Bridge deck replacement just south of Cadiz. One lane of two-way traffic is being maintained with temporary traffic signals. Completion date: September 2007.

U.S. Route 250, Harrison County
Landslide repair just south of Cadiz. One lane of two-way traffic is being maintained with temporary traffic signals. Completion date: August 2007.

County Road 366, Guernsey County
Bridge rehabilitation on CR 366 (Read Rd.) just north of U.S. 22 over I-77. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on I-77. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended over the holiday and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: September 2007.

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U.S. Route 22 and State Route 3, Hamilton and Warren counties
Widening of Montgomery Rd. (U.S. 22 and SR 3) from Cornell Rd. to Appleseed Rd. in Hamilton County to increase capacity and improve safety. One lane of traffic in each direction is being maintained. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended Wednesday, July 4 and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: fall 2008.

State Route 28, Clermont County
Major reconstruction and widening of SR 28, from one-and-a-half miles east of I-275 to two miles west of SR 48. Work includes adding two-way left turn lanes and improving county road approaches to SR 28. One lane of traffic in each direction is being maintained. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended Wednesday, July 4 and there will be no additional lane closures.Completion date: Oct. 31, 2007.

U.S. Route 50, Hamilton County
Widening of U.S. 50, from Illinois Ave. to Mt. Echo Rd., to two lanes in each direction. Left turn lanes are being added at the major intersections. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained during construction. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended Wednesday, July 4 and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: August 2007.

U.S. Route 50, Hamilton County
Widening of U.S. 50 from just east of the Mariemont east corporation line to just east of Newton Rd. The work includes widening the existing pavement for a center turn lane, and lengthening the right turn lane approaching Newton Rd. One lane of traffic in each direction is being maintained. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended Wednesday, July 4 and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: Sept. 30, 2007.

State Route 63, Warren County
Full pavement replacement and widening to increase capacity of SR 63, from east of the I-75 interchange to Union Rd. One lane of traffic in each direction is being maintained. While work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended on Wednesday, July 4 and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: Oct. 15, 2007.

State Route 73, Butler County
Bridge repair on SR 73 near the village of Seven Mile. One lane of two-way traffic is maintained by temporary signal. Completion date: July 2007.

State Route 126, Hamilton County
Concrete pavement removal and replacement on SR 126 westbound from just west of Galbraith Rd. to Crest Dr. One lane of traffic in each direction is being maintained. Completion date: September 2007.

State Route 232, Clermont County
SR 232 west of Bethel is closed for 60 days for bridge replacement at Swings Corner-Point Isabel Rd. in Tate Twp. Detour is posted. Completion date: Aug. 15, 2007.

State Route 133, Clermont County
Bridge repair on SR 133 near Hennings Mill Rd. One lane of two-way traffic maintained by temporary signal. Completion date: July 2007.

Interstate 275, Hamilton County
Rehabilitation of the roadway, pavement and 28 bridge structures on I-275 from just east of Winton Rd. to just east of U.S. 42. Work includes adding a fourth lane in both directions, widening the eastbound and westbound on and off ramps to Mosteller Rd., and replacing the bridge decks on the Chesterdale and U.S. 42 overpasses. One lane of two-way traffic is maintained by a temporary traffic signal over the Chesterdale Road overpass. On the U.S. 42 bridge overpass, traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction. During peak travel hours, three lanes of traffic on I-275 maintained in each direction. To maintain these three lanes, ODOT is shifting one lane of eastbound traffic onto the westbound side of I-275 to create an express lane through the work zone. Tractor trailers are prohibited in this lane, and there are no exits until the lane joins with mainline I-275. During the project's first phase, this lane carries eastbound traffic from just east of the SR 747 interchange to just east of U.S. 42. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended for Wednesday, July 4 and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: fall 2010.

State Route 844, Greene County
Minor pavement repair and paving work on SR 844, from the I-675 interchange to SR 444. One lane of traffic in each direction is being maintained. While work zone restrictions will remain in place, work is suspended for Wednesday, July 4 and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: Aug. 31, 2007.

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State Route 32, Brown County
SR 32 eastbound is reduced to one lane from the Mt. Orab eastern corporation limit to SR 134 at Sardinia. Most work will be conducted from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Eastbound traffic is being maintained in one lane; westbound traffic is not affected by this project. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended Wednesday, July 4 and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: July 31, 2007.                                                               

U.S. Route 35, Jackson County
U.S. 35 is reduced to one lane in each direction for a resurfacing project from just west of TR 216 (Springer Rd.) to just east of CR 71 (Lloyds Bridge Rd.). While the permanent work zone restrictions will remain in place, work is suspended for Wednesday, July 4 and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: Oct. 31, 2007.

U.S. Route 35, Ross County
U.S. 35 is reduced to one 10-foot lane in each direction for a resurfacing project from just west of the SR 104/High St. exit to the U.S. 23 interchange. A 50-mph speed limit is in effect. Motorists should watch for delays, especially between the High St. and Bridge St. exits. While the permanent work zone restrictions will remain in place, work is suspended for Wednesday, July 4 and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion date: Oct. 31, 2007.

U.S. Route 52, Lawrence County
Lane restrictions are in effect on U.S. 52 at the Ashland, Kentucky twin bridges near Coal Grove in conjunction with a bridge painting project by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The 12th St. bridge to Ashland is closed, and two-way traffic is being diverted from U.S. 52 to the 13th St. bridge. Motorists may encounter delays. Completion date: Nov. 1, 2007.

U.S. Route 52, Lawrence County
The 17th St. (Joe Rahall) Bridge from U.S. 52/SR 7 to Huntington, West Virginia, is closed for ramp reconstruction. U.S. 52/SR 7 is open to two lanes of traffic in each direction; however, motorists may encounter periods of delay. Detour is posted. Completion date: July 15, 2007.

U.S. Route 52, Brown County
U.S. 52 is reduced to one, 12-foot lane for slip repair one mile east of TR 232 (Logan Gap), between Ripley and Aberdeen. Traffic in both directions is being maintained in one lane with the use of temporary traffic signals. Completion date: Oct. 15, 2007.

State Route 159 (Bridge Street), Ross County
SR 159 (Bridge St.) in Chillicothe is reduced to one, 11-foot lane in each direction between Riverside Dr. and Second St. for a minor widening project. While the permanent work zone restrictions remain in place, work is suspended Wednesday, July 4 and there will be no additional lane closures. Completion: Sept. 30, 2007.

State Route 551, Pike County
SR 551 is closed at the Pee Pee Creek Bridge in the Lake White Region, just south of SR 220, due to damage incurred by flooding. The bridge is closed until further notice, and motorists are being detoured via SR 552.

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Southeastern Ohio

State Route 7, Monroe County
SR 7, between TR 541 and TR 547 (Hubbard Rd.), is reduced to one lane to allow for a culvert replacement. Two-lane traffic is maintained on a single lane using temporary signals. A 12-foot width restriction is in place for the open lane. Completion date : October 2007.

State Route 7, Monroe County
SR 7, located five miles north of New Matamoras, is reduced to one lane to allow for a box culvert replacement. Two-way traffic is maintained on a single lane using temporary signals. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project. Completion date: October 2007.

State Route 26, Washington County
SR 26, two-and-one-half miles north of Bloomfield, is reduced to one lane for a bridge deck replacement. An 11-foot width restriction is in place for the open lane. Two-way traffic will be maintained by the use of temporary signals. Completion date: August 2007.

U.S Route 33, Athens County
U.S. 33, at the interchange with SR 550, is reduced to one lane in each direction to allow for extensive pavement repair. The associated ramps closed due to the project include the eastbound U.S. 33 exit ramp to SR 550 and the entrance ramp from SR 550 to US 33 westbound. The westbound U.S. 33 exit ramp to SR 550, and the entrance ramp from SR 550 to U.S. 33 eastbound, l remain open. The ramp closures are anticipated to be in effect for six to eight weeks. Completion date: September 2007.

U.S. Route 33, Meigs County
U.S. 33, between CR 18 (Kingsbury) and CR 19 (Peach Fork), will be restricted to one lane in each direction beginning July 2 to allow for bridge repair. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of work. Completion date: August 2007.

State Route 60, Washington County
SR 60, between Beverly and the SR 83 junction, is reduced to one lane to allow for a bridge deck replacement. Two-way traffic is maintained on a single lane using temporary signals. A 13-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project. Completion date: August 2007.

Interstate 77, Noble County
I-77, near exit 25 to Caldwell, is reduced to one lane in each direction to allow for a bridge deck overlay project. A 15-foot width restriction is in place for the northbound lane. Completion date: July 2007.

Interstate 77, Washington County
A four-lane resurfacing project is under way on I-77, from the Williamstown Bridge to one-half- mile north of exit 6 (Lower Salem). A one-lane restriction in each direction is in place, with a 14-foot width restriction in effect. Completion date: August 2007.

State Route 124, Athens County
SR 124, just south of the Washington County line, is closed due to a significant slip. This is a permanent closure. SR 144 may be used as a detour until such time that a new state route is established.

State Route 124, Meigs County
SR 124, located just south of the Athens County line, is closed for extensive slip repair. Detour is posted. One lane of two-way traffic using a temporary signal will be opened beginning July 15. Completion date: August 2007.

State Route 160, Vinton County
SR 160 is reduced to one lane of traffic at two locations to allow for two separate culvert replacements: at one-half mile and one mile east of the junction of SR 324 respectively. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project at the two points. Two-way traffic is maintained on a single lane using temporary signals. Completion date: July 2007.

State Route 215, Noble County
SR 215, just east of Wolf Run State Park, is closed to allow for emergency slip repair. Access to Wolf Run State Park is being maintained by way of Belle Valley and Caldwell. There will be no access from Sarahsville using SR 215. Detour is posted. Completion date: August 2007.

State Route 327, Hocking County
SR 327, located between the junctions of TR 202 (Tar Hollow Rd.) and TR 177 (Lively Rd.), is restricted to one lane to allow for bridge replacements. Two-way traffic is being maintained on one lane by the use of temporary traffic signals. A 10-foot width restriction is in place for the duration of the project. Completion date: October 2007.

State Route 565, Noble County
SR 565, at the junction of SR 145, is closed to allow for a bridge deck replacement. Detour is posted. Completion date: August 2007.

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