ODOT gives updates on road construction projects throughout Wood County

East Poe Road closed for rehabilitation of I-75 overpass in 2021

The Ohio Department of Transportation has reported updates on its road projects in Wood County. Following are the latest details:

U.S. 20, between Interstate 75 and Simmons Road, Perrysburg/Rossford, will experience lane restrictions and closures for installation of a turn lane. Westbound will be reduced to one lane during overnight hours. Eastbound left turn to the former Holiday Inn French Quarter center will be closed during phase 1 (Detour: Eastbound Route 20 to Simmons Road to South Compass Drive to westbound Route 20). Start date to be announced.

Ohio 18, between Bloomdale and Hancock County line, and in Bloomdale, will experience lane restrictions for resurfacing, performed under flagging operations in the work zone, through June. Paving is complete. Lane restrictions will continue the week of June 19-23 for manhole adjustments, berming, RPM installation, and striping.

Ohio 25, between Cygnet Road and U.S. 6, Bowling Green/Portage, closed to through traffic on March 1 through July 2023 for road reconstruction. Detour: I-75 to U.S. 6.

  • Work began March 1 between Powell Road and Route 6.
  • As of April 24, traffic is now switched onto the northbound lanes to allow for the reconstruction of the southbound lanes.
    • The southbound direction is completely closed.
    • Northbound traffic is maintained in one lane.
    • Locals be advised: Wood County Engineer’s Office will have a simultaneous closure on Rudolph Road, adjacent to Route 25. 
  • Route 25 will be closed between Powell Road and the north corporation line of the Village of Portage beginning Friday, June 9. Full closure; traffic will not pass in either direction. Traffic will be detoured to Route 6, I-75, or State Route 235.

Ohio 64, from I-75 to Mercer Road, Bowling Green, is restricted to one lane in each direction during construction of a roundabout at Campbell Hill Road. Work is being performed on behalf of the city of Bowling Green and will continue until late summer.

Ohio 105, between Ohio 199 east and Pemberville corporation line, will experience lane restrictions for chip seal on Wednesday, June 21. You can learn more about chip seal surfacing here.

Ohio 235, between Sand Ridge Road and Taylor Street, Weston, will be closed for a bridge replacement project beginning Wednesday, July 5, through July. Contact the Village of Weston for further information.

Ohio 281, between Route 6 and Route 199, will experience lane restrictions for chip seal on Thursday, June 22. You can learn more about chip seal surfacing here.