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 efficiently. Here's a breakdown of some key traffic alerts and construction updates in various counties.
Montgomery County
- Wagner-Ford Road Ramp Closure: The entrance and exit ramps at Wagner-Ford Road to I-75 North will be closed starting May 4 for approximately 60 days. This closure is necessary for reconstructing I-75 in the area. Detour: I-75 North to Stanley Ave., then 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 to 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 May 15, with a detour via I-75 South to E. Dixie Dr. to I-75 North to Dryden Rd.
- Interstate 70 Lane Restrictions: I-70 will have intermittent overnight lane restrictions between I-75 and the Montgomery/Clark County Line from May 4 to 15. Crews will be patching the roadway.
- Wayne Avenue Ramp Restrictions: The Wayne Ave. ramp onto U.S. 35 West will have shoulder restrictions from April 26 to May 2026, with traffic maintained in a single travel lane.
- Keowee Street Closure and Lane Restrictions: Keowee St. under U.S. 35 will be reduced to a single lane from March 30 to May 2026, with traffic maintained in a single lane in each direction.
- I-675 Lane Restriction: I-675 North at Haddix Rd. will have right shoulder closures from April 26 to May 2026.
- Woodman Drive Lane/Shoulder Closures: Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Woodman Dr. between U.S. 35 and Sunberry Dr. from June 16 to Summer 2026.
- I-75 Ramp Closure: The ramp from I-75 South to U.S. 35 East will be closed from May 19 to 20, with a detour via 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: Work begins on May 4, adding a left-turn lane on Ohio 73 at Old Ohio 73 near Waynesville, with traffic maintained in one lane in either direction.
- Ohio 123 Paving/Chip-Seal: Traffic will be maintained in a 12-foot lane during daytime hours from approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 4 to November 2026.
- U.S. 42/Glosser Road Roundabout: Glosser Rd. will be closed from April 13 to July 27, with U.S. 42 remaining open and traffic maintained by flaggers.
- U.S. 42 Signal Installation and Road Realignment: Lane restrictions are in effect on U.S. 42 at the intersection with Corwin Ave./North St. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with right turn only signs and barrels installed.
- Ohio 48 Signalization: A new traffic signal will be installed at the Ohio 48 intersection and Interstate 71 southbound ramps in South Lebanon, with traffic changes implemented in both directions.
- Ohio 48 Lane Closures: Single-lane closures will occur on Ohio 48 North and South from May 11 to approximately two weeks for paving, followed by ramp closures.
- Ohio 63 Widening: Traffic has been placed in its final configuration, but intermittent restrictions may occur during evening and overnight hours.
- Ohio 350 Bridge Replacement: Ohio 350 is closed through early spring 2026, with traffic detoured via Ohio 350, Ohio 132, Ohio 123, and U.S. 22.
Greene County
- U.S. 35-Valley/Trebein Interchange Construction: The interchange is open with traffic maintained in two lanes in both directions on U.S. 35, but intermittent lane closures will occur on the mainline and ramps.
- U.S. 35 Pavement and Bridge Rehabilitation: U.S. 35 is open to two lanes in both directions, with intermittent single-lane closures and ramp restrictions during evening and overnight hours.
- U.S. 68 Pedestrian/Bicycle Facility: Construction is ongoing, with traffic on U.S. 68 maintained by flaggers, and Brush Row Rd. subject to closure at its junction with U.S. 68.
Clark County
- U.S. 40 Closure: U.S. 40 between the Miami Co. Line and Ohio 235 will be closed from May 7 to 15 for culvert replacement.
- U.S. 40 Lane Restriction: Lane restrictions will occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May 11 to July 2026 for resurfacing.
Preble County
- M.R. 112 (Maple St.) Reconstruction: N. Maple St. is closed through the fall, with a detour via Spring St., Barron St., and Decatur St. in the city of Eaton.
- Ohio 503 Closure: Ohio 503 between Somers Gratis Rd. and Gratis Jacksonburg Rd. will be closed from June 8 to 12 for culvert replacement.
Safety Statistics (2025 vs. 2026)
- 2026: 162 serious pedestrian injuries, 33 serious bicyclist injuries, 42 pedestrian deaths, 5 bicyclist deaths
- 2025: 128 serious pedestrian injuries, 33 serious bicyclist injuries, 33 pedestrian deaths, 3 bicyclist deaths
Dayton Road Projects
- Salem Avenue Reconstruction, Phase 4: This phase begins in spring 2026, covering the area from Cornell Dr. to Elsmere Ave., with a rebuilt roadway, new sidewalks, upgraded street lighting, and concrete-stamped crosswalks.
- Keowee Street Safety Improvements: The roadway will be reduced from seven lanes to five, with an 11-foot-wide multi-use path added on both sides.
- Findlay Street Reconstruction: Findlay St. will be improved with new pavement, curbs, sidewalks, and street lighting, with bike lanes added on both sides.
- East Third Street: The roadway will be reduced to three lanes, with a two-way cycle track added on the south side, new curb extensions, and ornamental lighting.
- Philadelphia Drive Traffic Calming: Bike lanes and curb extensions will be added to help slow traffic, with two new speed tables.
