By 1808Delaware
From safer intersections to smoother roads and new roundabouts, Delaware County is laying down plans for a busy and transformative construction season. The newly released 2025-26 Road Construction Guide outlines a slate of infrastructure projects that will shape how residents travel countywide.
The guide focuses exclusively on county and township roadways, with larger projects topping $250,000 or those requiring road closures longer than two weeks. For up-to-the-minute updates and full closure details, visit DelawareCountyEngineer.org or follow @DelCoEngineer on Facebook, X, or NextDoor.
🛣️ Countywide Pavement Resurfacing
May to October 2025
- 💰 $3.5M County Funds + $4.5M Township Funds + $1M OPWC Grants
A key annual initiative, this project brings a fresh surface to worn-out roads across the county. Asphalt resurfacing and preventive maintenance will take place throughout the season.
🌉 Bridge Replacements: Small Structures, Big Impact
March to October 2025
- 💰 $2M County Funds
- 🚧 Closures of 2 to 5 months
Five bridges will be replaced with short-term closures, including three on Steamtown Road, one on Mills Road, and longer closures on Fulton Creek and Steamtown east of Ashley Road.
🚗 New and Improved Roadways
Green Meadows Drive (Lewis Center to Home)
June 2024 – June 2025
A brand-new 3-lane connector road with no traffic impacts during construction.
- 💰 $3M total: Special Assessment + County + OPWC
Bale Kenyon Road Improvements – Phase 2
June – November 2025
Reconstruction with new curbs, gutters, and shared-use path.
- 🚧 5-month closure with phased resident access
- 💰 $3.75M from Orange Twp., OPWC, and County TID
🌀 Roundabouts Revolution
Worthington & Lewis Center Rd.
June – August 2025
- 🚧 2-month closure
- 💰 $3.3M Total (Federal and County Funds)
Introducing a peanut-shaped roundabout to improve safety.
Big Walnut Rd. & Tussic St.
Summer/Fall 2025
- 🚧 2-month closure
- 💰 $3.5M County Funds
Features a roundabout, path, and sidewalk enhancements.
County Line Rd. (Intel Area Access)
Fall 2025 – Summer 2026
- 🚧 Closures of 2–3 months, done sequentially
- 💰 $9M in State Economic Development Funds
Two roundabouts to support increased commuter flow.
🔄 Next Wave of Intersections (2026)
Expect a major intersection overhaul across the county in 2026, with several new roundabouts planned:
- Cheshire Road Intersections (3 locations)
- Summer 2026 – Summer 2027
- Peanut- and circular-shaped roundabouts
- Rome Corners & Dustin Road
- Summer 2026
- 2-month closure
- Peachblow & Piatt Road
- Summer 2026
- 2-month closure; utility work in 2025
- Hyatts & Section Line Road
- Summer 2026
- 2-month closure; utility work in 2025
🛤️ Rail & River Projects
Warrensburg Rd. over Scioto River
March – July 2025
- 💰 $1.5M from Federal and County sources
- 🚧 4-month bridge closure
Home Road Rail Grade Separation
2026 – 2027
- 💰 $17M County Investment
- 🚧 No traffic impacts during construction
A new bridge to carry traffic over CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads, connecting to the Lewis Center roundabout.
🛠️ Looking Ahead
Shanahan Road Widening (US 23 to North Road)
Summer 2026 – Summer 2027
- 💰 $4M from County, Township, and Developer
- 🚗 One-way traffic maintained during construction
SR 3 & Lewis Center Intersection Upgrade
Summer 2025 – Summer 2026
- 💰 $2M County Funds
- 🚧 2-month full closure east of SR 3
Turn lanes, signalization, and a major culvert replacement are on deck.
🔍 Want More Details?
For the full 2025-26 guide, live updates, or to track closures, visit DelawareCountyEngineer.org and follow the county engineer on social media. Stay informed. Stay safe. And prepare for smoother travels ahead.
Source: Delaware County Engineer; Image: ChatGPT
