U.S. 27 ramps to temporarily close later this month
Traffic on eastbound I-70 is moving to new roadway as crews begin work on a new phase of the project. The shift extends from west of U.S. 35 to S.R. 227. Both lanes of eastbound I-70 are moving to the new lanes of I-70 that have been constructed in the median. The lanes will be divided by a barrier wall.
The left lane of eastbound I-70 is expected to shift to new roadway by Monday, April 20. The other eastbound lane is expected to shift the following week. Shifting traffic will allow crews to begin pavement replacement work and other improvements on the existing lanes of eastbound I-70.
Overnight Restrictions This Week
Overnight lane restrictions are scheduled this week to move traffic to the new roadway and set beams at U.S. 40.
Monday, April 13
- Ramp from westbound I-70 to westbound U.S. 40 closed
- Westbound I-70 reduced to one lane at the westbound U.S. 40 ramp
- Short stoppages of up to 20-minutes on U.S. 40 (both directions)
- Eastbound I-70 reduced to one lane near the Ohio state line
- Rolling slow downs on eastbound I-70 from U.S. 35 to the Ohio state line
Wednesday, April 15 – Friday, April 17
- Westbound I-70 reduced to one lane from S.R. 227 to west of U.S. 35
Friday, April 17
- Eastbound I-70 reduced to one lane from U.S. 227 to S.R. 227
Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19
- Eastbound I-70 reduced to one lane from Round Barn Road to S.R. 227
Closures are scheduled between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. each weeknight and Sunday. Friday and Saturday closures extend from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning.
U.S. 27 Ramp Closures
The ramps to and from U.S. 27 and eastbound I-70 are scheduled to close on or after Thursday, April 23. The exit ramp from eastbound I-70 to U.S. 27 is expected to reopen in mid-June. The entrance ramp from U.S. 27 to eastbound I-70 is expected to reopen in mid-August.
The official detour follows eastbound I-70 to S.R. 227 (Exit 153) and westbound I-70 to Centerville Road (Exit 145).
Crews are rehabilitating the ramps. Concrete patching is planned for the ramps and U.S. 27, and crews will be doing extensive work to connect the ramps to I-70, including work on the acceleration and deceleration lanes.
Construction Speed Limit
The construction zone speed limit remains 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.
