Pavement patching and other construction activities continue on the Revive I-70 corridor in Wayne County this week.
Short-term overnight lane and ramp closures will change locations as patching work progresses. Patching operations will improve current pavement conditions until replacement occurs from west of U.S. 35 to the Ohio state line as part f the Revive I-70 project.
Here’s what to expect this week:
- Overnight Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18
- Patching work with short-term, mobile lane closures and short-term ramp closures, as needed including:
- Lane restrictions on eastbound I-70 from U.S. 27 to U.S. 40
- Lane restrictions on westbound I-70 from U.S. 40 to U.S. 27
- Short-term ramp closures at S.R. 227 and U.S. 40
- Overnight Wednesday, April 16
- Restrictions needed to move a crane in the median
- Lane restriction on westbound I-70 from U.S. 35 to Salisbury Road
- Short-term rolling slowdowns on westbound I-70 from U.S. 40 to west of U.S. 35 interchange
- Restrictions needed to move a crane in the median
All overnight, weekday closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., weather permitting.
Upcoming Closures
A long-term ramp closure is scheduled to begin next week, along with an overnight road closure.
The ramp from southbound U.S. 35 to eastbound I-70 is scheduled to close on or after Monday, April 21, and remain closed through summer 2026. A signed detour will be in place.
Daily overnight closures are expected at Union Pike for bridge demolition work. Union Pike will close at the I-70 overpass. Closures are scheduled Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 25 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. A signed detour will be in place.
Delays Anticipated
Necessary traffic restrictions will cause delays on I-70. Drivers should plan ahead and use alternate routes, when possible.
Construction Speed Limit Now Active
The construction zone speed limit is now active on I-70. A reduced speed of 55 mph is in place for the duration of Revive I-70 work. It is important for drivers to slow down and avoid distractions in work zones.
