From ODOT, 1808Delaware
Summer is nearing an end yet work continues on the region’s roadways. Below is information from the Ohio Department of Transportation for improvement and construction projects for Delaware and Franklin Counties during the coming week. As always, work is weather dependent.
As a reminder, continuous updates on traffic bottlenecks and closures is provided 24 hours a day from the Ohio Department of Transportation on our website homepage. Look for “Traffic Now.”
DELAWARE
New Impacts
SR 229 Bridge Rehabilitation
- SR 229 east of Weiser Rd. will close starting Monday, October 5 for 30 days.
- Detour: U.S. 23 to SR 98 to SR 529 to SR 756 to U.S. 42 to SR 229 or reverse
Continuing Impacts
SR 229 Resurfacing
- SR 229 between U.S. 23 and the Village of Ashley will have various daytime lane restrictions (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.) starting Monday, May 11 through Fall 2026.
I-71/U.S. 36/SR 37 Sunbury Parkway
- The I-71 northbound ramp to U.S. 36/SR 37 will be reduced to one lane starting Wednesday, April 8 through Fall 2026.
U.S. 23 Spot Pavement Repairs
- U.S 23 northbound between Hills Miller Rd and SR 229 will be reduced to one lane daily (7 p.m. – 3 p.m.) starting Monday, August 10th through Fall 2026
- U.S 23 southbound between Hills Miller Rd and SR 229 will be reduced to one lane daily (7 p.m. – 3 p.m.) starting Monday, August 10th through Fall 2026
FRANKLIN
The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Franklin County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 6 on Facebook or Twitter for current Franklin County construction information.
New Impacts
I-70 Pavement Reconstruction
- The Hilliard Rome Rd. ramp to I-70 westbound will close overnight (8 p.m. – 6 a.m.) Friday, September 18.
- Detour: Hilliard Rome Rd. to I-70 eastbound to I-270 northbound to I-70 westbound
- The I-70 westbound ramp to SR 142 will close overnight (8 p.m. – 6 a.m.) Friday, September 18.
- Detour: I-70 westbound to SR 29 to I-70 eastbound to SR 142
I-270/I-71 Interchange Improvements
- I-71 southbound at I-270 on the north side will be reduced to one lane overnight (8 p.m. – 5 a.m.) Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18.
- I-71 northbound at I-270 on the north side will have various overnight lane restrictions (6 p.m. – 5 a.m.) Monday, September 21.
- The I-71 northbound ramp to I-270 westbound on the north side will close overnight (11 p.m. – 5 a.m.) Monday, September 21.
- Detour: I-71 northbound to I-270 eastbound to Cleveland Ave. to I-270 westbound
- I-71 northbound at I-270 on the north side will close overnight (11 p.m. – 5 a.m.) Monday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 22.
- Detour: I-71 northbound to I-270 eastbound to Cleveland Ave. to I-270 westbound
- The I-71 southbound ramp to I-270 eastbound on the north side will close overnight (11 p.m. – 5 a.m.) starting Wednesday, September 23 through Friday, September 25.
- Detour: I-270 westbound to Sawmill Parkway to I-270 eastbound
- I-71 southbound at I-270 on the north side will close overnight (11 p.m. – 5 a.m.) starting Wednesday, September 23 through Friday, September 25.
- Detour: I-270 westbound to SR 315 southbound to I-71 southbound
I-670 Bridge Rehabilitation
- I-670 westbound between I-70 and Grandview Ave. will be reduced to one lane overnight (9 p.m. – 5 a.m.) starting Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19.
- I-670 eastbound between Grandview Ave. I-70 will be reduced to one lane overnight (9 p.m. – 5 a.m.) starting Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19.
I-270/I-70 Interchange (West Side)
- The I-70 eastbound ramp to I-270 northbound on the west side will close overnight (10 p.m. – 5 a.m.) Sunday, September 20.
- Detour: I-70 eastbound to Wilson Rd. to I-70 westbound to I-270 northbound
SR 315 Survey Work
- The Rich/Town St. ramp to SR 315 southbound will close overnight (8 p.m. – 5 a.m.) Sunday, September 20 through Thursday, September 24.
- Detour: Rich/Town St. to 2nd St. to I-70 westbound to I-71 southbound
- The SR 315 southbound ramp to I-70 westbound will close overnight (7 p.m. – 5 a.m.) Sunday, September 20 through Thursday, September 24.
- Detour: SR 315 southbound to I-670 westbound to I-70 westbound
Continuing Impacts
I-71/Main St. Interchange Improvements
- The I-71 southbound ramp to Main St. will close overnight (9 p.m. – 5 a.m.) starting Monday, September 14 through Saturday, September 19.
- Detour: I-71 southbound to Spring St. to Broad St. to Parsons Ave. to Main St.
U.S. 33 Culvert Replacement
- U.S. 33 between Fishinger Rd. and SR 161 will close starting Monday, August 3 for 45 days.
- Detour: U.S. 33 to SR 161 to I-270 to Cemetery Rd./Fishinger Rd. or reverse.
I-70 Pavement Reconstruction
- I-70 westbound traffic will be shifted to the eastbound side of the roadway starting overnight Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction through Fall 2026.
Far East Freeway
- Brice Rd. over I-70 will be reduced to one lane in each direction starting Saturday, August 2, 2025. Two left turn lanes on Brice Rd. northbound to I-70 WB will be maintained.
