The following is highway construction scheduled to occur within Paulding County, Putnam County and Van Wert County. PAULDING COUNTY State Route 637 between Road 118 and Road 138, northwest of Melrose, will close April 16 for approximately 75 days for ditch relocation. The project also includes the relocation of a 72-inch pipe beneath county Road…
Category: Road Construction
Superload to Travel Through Northeast Indiana
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Superload to Travel through Jay, Adams, Allen, DeKalb Counties FridaySlow-moving, oversize load to advance through Fort Wayne District NORTHEAST INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that Indiana Specialized Transport has been permitted to temporarily close portions of U.S. 27, U.S. 224, S.R. 101, S.R. 1 and U.S. 6 tomorrow, April 12, to accommodate…
HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY ENCROACHMENTS OCCURRING FREQUENTLY
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Putting up a mailbox, installing a driveway or cleaning out a ditch are all normal activities property owners routinely undertake. But if done improperly and without the permission of the Ohio Department of Transportation, serious legal ramifications could result. “We are urging property owners to contact us before they do any type of work along…
INDOT Tackles Potholes After Dealing with Extreme Temperatures
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The extreme fluctuation of temperatures dipping above and below freezing the past few weeks has created prime conditions for potholes on Indiana interstates, U.S. routes and state highways. To deal with potholes in the most aggressive and efficient manner, the Indiana Department of Transportation will be allowing crews through the state to close travel lanes…
ODOT winter operations update
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The following is an update regarding snow and ice operations on state highways within Defiance, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert Counties from November to the present. This report is issued periodically during the winter months and as necessary following snow and ice events. The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 includes the counties of Allen,…
ODOT winter operations update Information current as of 1/5/18
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The following is an update regarding snow and ice operations on state highways within Defiance, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert. DEFIANCE The Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 includes the counties of Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot. To receive information regarding winter operations in other counties, please go to https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHDOT/subscriber/…
Patrol reminds motorists that safety belts save lives
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol encourages all motorists to buckle-up this upcoming holiday season and continue to do so throughout the New Year. In Ohio from 2014-2016, a total of 1,141 people were killed in crashes who were not wearing an available safety belt. “It’s simple – safety belts save lives and reduce injury in…
UPDATE TO S. MAIN STREET RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE
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Please be advised that the detour in place for the S. Main Street railroad crossing improvement has been extended to (at least) Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 before the crossing will be open to traffic.
Upcoming ODOT Work This Week July 31, 2017
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The following is highway construction scheduled to occur within Defiance, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert Counties. Defiance: State Route 2/state Route 49 within the village of Hicksville will close August 1 for approximately two weeks for excavation of a manhole. Traffic detoured onto state Route 18, U.S. 127 and U.S. 24 back to state Route…
Upcoming ODOT Work Week Of July 10, 2017
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The following is work scheduled to occur in the coming week on state highways in Defiance, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert Counties. Defiance: State Route 18 between township Road 115 and Glenberg Road will close beginning August 8 for culvert replacements at three locations: two located west of Sherwood, one east of Sherwood. Work is…
*TODAY* LANE RESTRICTION Green Street/Elm Street (NIPSCO) (City of New Haven)
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LANE RESTRICTION Green Street/Elm Street (NIPSCO) (City of New Haven) Green Street at Elm Street in New Haven will have a lane restriction January 25, 2017 for NIPSCO. This restriction will be in place until 5:00 p.m. **No Detour will be posted** **A Flagger will be present** **Proceed with caution**
ODOT Inspects Snow-Fighting Equipment In Preparation For Winter
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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is preparing for winter 2016/2017 by readying its snow and ice equipment, filling salt barns and ensuring operators and mechanics are well trained. Throughout October and November, ODOT crews around the state will conduct 150-point inspections to repair and fine tune snow removal equipment in preparation for winter. The…
Village of Antwerp: Road Re-Opened
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The repair to Water Plant Drive is completed and the drive is now open.
