Construction Updates

Speed Limit 50 / Fines Doubled in Construction Zones

Please obey the speed limit in all construction zones. The reduced speed is posted for your safety and for the safety of our workers.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes renovating the original toll plazas/interchanges, reconstructing the service plazas, renovating the maintenance buildings, and adding 160 miles of third-lane from Toledo to Youngstown

SERVICE PLAZA RECONSTRUCTION
Reconstruction of Indian Meadows and Tiffin River Service Plazas at milepost 20.8 will begin in 2010 and are scheduled to be open in 2011.

THIRD-LANE CONSTRUCTION
The Ohio Turnpike Commission is constructing a third-lane on a 160-mile long portion of the Turnpike from Toledo (MP 59) to Youngstown (MP 219). To date, 148 miles of this third lane is complete.

The following areas of third-lane have not yet been completed:
Milepost 185 – 178 (Summit County)
Milepost 59 – 64 (Lucas/Wood Counties).

2010 TURNPIKE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
In addition to the Capital Improvement Program the Commission continues to award maintenance contracts to keep the Turnpike maintained in excellent condition.

RESURFACING PROJECTS
Mainline resurfacing projects will be performed in 2010 at MP 14.8 to MP 27.5, MP 91.2 to MP 101.5, MP 223.3 to MP 230.6 and MP 238.0 to MP 239.0.  Interchange resurfacing will be done at the North Ridgeville-Cleveland Interchange 151 (I-480). All resurfacing projects will require traffic control that could involve lane shift and single lane traffic.  Check the Daily/Extended Lane Closures section of the website for specific dates when work will be performed.

BRIDGE PARAPET REPLACEMENT
Bridge parapet replacement projects will be performed in 2010 at mileposts 141.3, 191.2, 192.4, 196.7 and 199.2. This work will generally require single lane zones.  Check the Daily/Extended Lane Closures section of the website for specific dates when work will be performed.

BRIDGE PARAPET REPLACEMENT
Bridge painting projects will be performed in 2010 at mileposts 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.2, 6.9 and 7.6. This work will generally require single lane zones.  Check the Daily/Extended Lane Closures section of the website for specific dates when work will be performed.