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. The reconstruction of the toll plazas at Interchange 142 and 151, finished in 2007, completed the toll plaza reconstruction program.

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

2008 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 will be performed on the westbound and eastbound right and center lanes between Mileposts 111.7 – 118.8.  The work will begin in mid April, 2008 and be completed in late June, 2008. 

Mainline resurfacing will be performed on the westbound and eastbound lanes between Mileposts 5.7 – 14.8.  This work will begin in early April, 2008 and will be completed in late June, 2008.

Interchange resurfacing will be performed during September and October, 2008 at Exit 91.

BRIDGE DECK REPAIRS
Deck overlay/rehabilitation projects will be performed in 2008 at Mileposts 223.0, 223.9, 230.7, 232.0. This work will generally require single lane zones.  Check this website for specific dates when this work will be performed.

BRIDGE PAINTING
Several bridges between Mileposts 180 and 198 will be painted in 2008.  This work will begin in May, 2008 and continue through the summer.  Traffic will be restricted to single lane zones only during night work.  At least two lanes will be open during the day.  Check this website for specific dates when this work will be performed.