Traffic & Transit
Weekly Construction Update For Washington County
This is the weekly construction update for Washington County week of August 9, 2021 courtesy of the Ohio Department of Transportation.
MARIETTA, OH — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Washington County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. Click on each route to see its location at OHGO.com.
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Marietta City Road Projects
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City of Marietta traffic signal/pedestrian safety improvements - A traffic signal and pedestrian safety improvement project is taking place at various locations in the City of Marietta, including Fifth St./Washington St., Fifth St/Garfield Ave., Fifth St./Wooster St., Sixth St./Warren St., Sixth St./Montgomery St., and North Seventh St. between Ephraim Cutler St. and Wooster St. There will be periodic daily lane closures in place. Estimated completion: September 1, 2021
- As part of this project, southbound Seventh St. from Ephraim Cutler St. to Wooster St. will be closed through August 13. Northbound Seventh St. traffic will be shifted into the southbound lane from Ephraim Cutler St. to Tupper St.
State Route Projects
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SR 7 resurfacing - A resurfacing project begins on August 5 on SR 7, between Veto Road (County Road 3) and River Lane (Township Road 720). Single lane closures will be in place. Estimated completion: November 15, 2021
SR 555 bridge replacement - One lane of SR 555 is closed between Barton Road (Township Road 714) and SR 676 for a bridge replacement project. Temporary traffic signals and an 11-foot width restriction are in place. Estimated completion: November 1, 2021
SR 530 tree trimming - A tree trimming project is taking place on SR 530, between Schau Road (Township Road 156) and SR 821. The road is closed from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Estimated completion: August 23, 2021
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