ODOT Announces Road Closures and Lane Restrictions Across Delaware and Franklin Counties

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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced a series of road closures and lane restrictions in Delaware and Franklin Counties, Ohio, that will take effect during the week of March 22-28. The work is weather-dependent and includes closures on State Route 315, Interstate 270, and U.S. Route 33, as well as lane restrictions on U.S. Route 23 and Interstate 70.

Why it matters

These road projects are necessary to maintain and improve the transportation infrastructure in the region, but they will also cause disruptions to traffic patterns and commutes for local residents and travelers. Advance notice of the closures and restrictions allows people to plan their routes and adjust their schedules accordingly.

The details

The key details of the ODOT road projects include:- SR 315 between SR 750 and US 23 will close for 120 days starting March 30- US 23 will have daytime lane restrictions at Grief Parkway on March 23-24- The I-270 southbound ramp to I-70 eastbound will have lane restrictions on March 24-26, with overnight restrictions on March 25- The I-270 northbound ramp to US 33 westbound will close for 30 days starting March 23- The US 33 eastbound ramp to I-270 northbound will close for 90 days starting March 23- I-270 northbound at US 33 will be reduced to two lanes for 30 days starting March 23- The Hilliard Rome Rd. ramp to I-70 westbound will close for 60 days starting April 6

• SR 315 between SR 750 and US 23 will close starting Monday, March 30 for 120 days.
• US 23 in both directions at Grief Parkway will have various daytime lane restrictions (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24.
• The I-270 southbound ramp to I-70 eastbound will have various daytime lane restrictions (6 a.m. — 12 p.m.) Tuesday, March 24 through Thursday, March 26.
• The I-270 southbound ramp to I-70 eastbound will have various overnight lane restrictions (9 p.m. — 6 a.m.) Wednesday, March 25.
• The I-270 northbound ramp to US 33 westbound will close starting Monday, March 23 for 30 days.

What’s next

Drivers should plan their routes and adjust their schedules accordingly to avoid delays and congestion caused by the upcoming road closures and lane restrictions.