I-75 / I-74 Construction Update – Aug. 9-11

Aug 9, 2023

Some daytime and overnight restrictions are scheduled this week as part of highway construction projects.

  • All scheduled work is contingent upon weather.
  • To help ensure the safety of construction workers and the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed, and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zones.
  • For detailed traffic and construction information, visit OHGO.com.

Slide Repair Project

  • A permanent right lane closure on I-75 South from Mitchell Avenue to just north of Ludlow Avenue is in place for the duration of the project, which is scheduled to be complete by the end of September. 

Interstate 75 Resurfacing Project 

Wednesday, August 9:

  • Beginning at 9 p.m. double-lane closures will be in effect on I-75 South from Hopple Street to the Western Hills Viaduct for the application of thermoplastic pavement markings. The lane restrictions will be in effect until 5 a.m. the following day, and traffic will be maintained. 
  • Additional lane restrictions may be in effect throughout the week as weather permits; however, a schedule has yet to be determined.

Mill Creek Expressway Project,

Wednesday, August 9:

  • Close the I-74 West thru lane, from the Beekman Street ramp (Exit 18) to northbound Beekman Street (just west of the southbound Beekman Street overpass), between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 10. The I-74 West contraflow lane will remain open.
  • Double-lane closure on southbound Beekman Street, from Colerain Avenue to Elmore Street, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Thursday. The on ramp to I-74 East will remain open.

Thursday, August 10:

  • Double-lane closure on southbound Beekman Street, from Colerain Avenue to Elmore Street, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Friday, August 11. The on ramp to I-74 East will remain open.
  • Closure of the I-74 West contraflow lane from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Friday, August 11:

  • Full closure of Colerain Avenue, between Elmore Street and Spring Grove Avenue, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday, August 12. During closure, traffic will be detoured via Elmore Street and the William P. Dooley Bypass.
  • Full closure of Spring Grove Avenue, between Elmore Street and Mill Creek Road, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday. Traffic will be detoured via the William P. Dooley Bypass, Old Ludlow Avenue or Elmore Street, Ludlow Avenue, Central Parkway and Monmouth Avenue.