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 Meadow and Tiffin River Service Plazas at milepost 20.8 began in 2010 and are scheduled to be open in June of 2011.  The closing and reconstruction of Mahoning Valley and Glacier Hills Service Plazas at milepost 237.2 are scheduled to begin in February of 2011 and to be opened in 2012.

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.

Third-Lane construction for 2011 will be performed at milepost 178.0 to 185.3. This project will require traffic control that could involve lane shift and single lane traffic. Check this web site for specific dates when work will be performed.

The final area of third-lane to be completed is Milepost 59 – 64 (Lucas/Wood Counties).

2011 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.

REPLACEMENT OF ORIGINAL CONCRETE PAVEMENT
Replacement of the original concrete pavement project will begin in 2011 at milepost 95.9 to 101.2 westbound. This project will require traffic control that will involve lane shift through the median and single lane traffic zones. Check this web site for specific dates when work will be performed.

RESURFACING

Mainline resurfacing projects will be performed in 2011 at MP 14.8 to MP 27.5, MP 152.6 to MP 160.7 and MP 205.20 to MP 209.55.  All resurfacing projects will require traffic control that could involve lane shift and single lane traffic zones.  Check this web site for specific dates when work will be performed.

BRIDGE DECK AND PARAPET REPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION
Bridge deck replacement and rehabilitation project will be performed in 2011 at milepost 146.4. Bridge parapet replacement and rehabilitation projects will be performed in 2011 at mileposts 141.3 and 142.6. This work will require traffic control that could involve lane shift and single lane traffic.  Check this website for specific dates when this work will be performed.

BRIDGE PAINTING

Bridge painting projects will be performed in 2011 at mileposts 9.0, 10.2, 12.1, 13.2, 13.4, 15.1, 50.4, 53.5, 54.8, 57.3, 58.6, 59.8, 60.8 and 62.8. This work will generally require single lane zones.  Check this website for specific dates when this work will be performed.