This week, drivers across the region can expect a mix of delays, detours, and maintenance work as transportation crews tackle routine construction and improvement projects. From road closures to lane shifts, it's crucial to stay informed and plan ahead to navigate these changes effectively. Here's a breakdown of some key traffic alerts and construction updates throughout the area.
Montgomery County
- Wagner-Ford Road Ramp Closure: The entrance and exit ramps at Wagner-Ford Road to I-75 North will be closed starting Monday, May 4, for approximately 60 days. This closure is necessary to reconstruct I-75 in this area. Detour: I-75 North to Stanley Ave. to Keowee St. to Dixie Dr.
- I-75 Traffic Shift: Northbound traffic will shift the center and right lanes to the left side of I-75 North, with the leftmost northbound lane crossing over into a contraflow lane on the southbound side. This setup will continue through 2026. Southbound traffic remains unaffected.
- Dryden Road Ramp Closure: The entrance and exit ramps at Dryden Road and I-75 South will be closed starting overnight on Friday, May 15, through the early hours of Monday, May 18. Detour: I-75 South to E. Dixie Drive to I-75 North to Dryden Road.
- Interstate 70 Lane Restrictions: I-70 will have intermittent overnight lane restrictions between I-75 and the Montgomery/Clark County Line from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 15. Crews will be working to patch the roadway.
- Wayne Avenue Ramp Restrictions: The Wayne Avenue ramp onto U.S. 35 West will have shoulder restrictions starting Sunday, April 26, through May 2026. Traffic will be maintained with a single travel lane.
- Keowee Street Closure and Lane Restrictions: Keowee Street under U.S. 35 will be reduced to a single lane starting Monday, March 30, through May 2026. Crews will be painting the bridge overhead.
- I-675 Lane Restriction: I-675 North at Haddix Road will have right shoulder closures starting Sunday, April 26, through May 2026.
- Woodman Drive Lane/Shoulder Closures: Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Woodman Drive between U.S. 35 and Sunberry Drive. The right-most turn lane from Woodman Drive to U.S. 35 West will be closed starting Monday, June 16, until Summer 2026.
- Ohio 725 Lane Closure: Expect a single right-lane closure on Ohio 725 eastbound under I-75 starting Monday, November 24, through Spring 2026. Traffic will be maintained with two lanes. Crews are working on pedestrian improvements.
- I-75 Ramp Closure: The ramp from I-75 South to U.S. 35 East will be closed starting overnight on Tuesday, May 19, through the night of Wednesday, May 20. Detour: I-75 South to U.S. 35 West to James H. McGee Blvd. to U.S. 35 East.
Warren County
- Ohio 73 Turn-Lane Addition and Resurfacing: Between Red Lion-Five Points Road and Harveysburg Road, as well as the installation of a left-turn lane on Ohio 73 at Old Ohio 73 near Waynesville. Work was scheduled to begin Monday, May 4, with guardrail replacement and turn lane construction. Traffic will be maintained in one lane in either direction.
- Ohio 123 Paving/Chip-Seal: Between Mason-Morrow-Millgrove Road and Ohio 350. Preliminary work is under way. Traffic will be maintained in a 12-foot lane during daytime working hours.
- U.S. 42/Glosser Road Roundabout: The city of Lebanon plans to construct a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 42 and Glosser Road. Glosser Road will be closed April 13-July 27. U.S. 42 will remain open.
- U.S. 42 Signal Installation and Road Realignment: Lane restrictions are in effect on U.S. 42 at the intersection with Corwin Avenue/North Street in Waynesville. Right turn only signs and barrels were installed to prevent left turns during construction.
- Ohio 48 Signalization: The Warren County Transportation Improvement District will install a new traffic signal at the Ohio 48 intersection and Interstate 71 southbound ramps in South Lebanon. Construction also includes extending the northbound Ohio 48 left-turn lane to I-71 South and widening Ohio 48 North.
- Ohio 48 Lane Closures: Single-lane closures will be in effect on Ohio 48 North and South from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on May 11 for approximately two weeks for paving.
- Other Lane and Ramp Closures: Additional lane and ramp closures are mentioned for various roads in Warren County.
Greene County
- U.S. 35-Valley/Trebein Interchange Construction: Ongoing construction of an interchange at the routes' intersection between Xenia and Beavercreek. Intermittent lane closures will be in effect on the mainline and ramps.
- U.S. 35 Pavement and Bridge Rehabilitation: U.S. 35 is open to two lanes in both directions. Intermittent single-lane closures and ramp restrictions may remain in effect during evening and overnight hours.
- U.S. 68 Pedestrian/Bicycle Facility Project: Ongoing project between the Ohio-To-Erie Trail and the Great Council State Park education center. Traffic on U.S. 68 will be maintained with flaggers.
- Brush Row Road Closure: Brush Row Road will be closed between U.S. 68 and the Xenia Township Fire Department for pavement work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 5 and 6.
Clark County
- U.S. 40 Closure and Lane Restrictions: U.S. 40 will be closed between the Miami County Line and Ohio 235 starting Thursday, May 7, through Friday, May 15. Detour: U.S. 40 to Ohio 201 to Ohio 571 to Milton-Carlisle Road to S. Main Street.
- Other Lane Restrictions: Various lane restrictions are mentioned for U.S. 40 and Ohio 4.
Darke County
- Ohio 716 Closure: The Village of Osgood will close Ohio 716 between Main Street and the northern corporation limit starting Monday, April 27, through June 2026. Detour: Ohio 119 to Ohio 364 to Ohio 705.
- U.S. 127 Bridge Closure and Lane Restrictions: The bridge on U.S. 127 between Ohio 705 and East Star Road will be closed for 60 days starting Monday, March 30. Detour: Ohio 705 to Ohio 118 to E. Canal Street.
- Other Lane Restrictions: Lane restrictions are mentioned for U.S. 127.
Miami County
- Ohio 55 Closure: Ohio 55 between Rangeline Road and Elleman Road will be closed starting Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 22. Detour: Ohio 571 to Miami Street.
- Other Closures and Restrictions: Closures and restrictions are mentioned for various roads in Miami County.
Preble County
- M.R. 112 (Maple Street) Reconstruction: Between High Street and Mechanic Street in the city of Eaton. N. Maple Street is closed through the fall, and motorists are being detoured by way of Spring Street, Barron Street, and Decatur Street.
- Ohio 503 Closure: Ohio 503 between Somers Gratis Road and Gratis Jacksonburg Road will be closed starting Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12. Crews will be replacing a culvert.
Additional Information
- 2026 and 2025 Crash Data: Statistics on serious pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and deaths for 2025 and 2026 are provided.
- Dayton Road Projects: Details on road projects in Dayton, including Salem Avenue Reconstruction, Keowee Street safety improvements, Findlay Street reconstruction, East Third Street improvements, Philadelphia Drive traffic calming, and more.
