Traffic on a section of eastbound I-70 to move to new roadway this weekend
The ramps to and from U.S. 27 and eastbound I-70 are scheduled to close after 8 p.m. tonight. 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.
Traffic To Shift to New Roadway
Traffic on eastbound I-70 is moving to new roadway this weekend 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.
Both lanes of eastbound I-70 are expected to shift to new roadway by Monday, April 27. There will be closures and restrictions this weekend to prepare to move traffic. Shifting traffic will allow crews to begin pavement replacement work and other improvements on the existing lanes of eastbound I-70.
Weekend Lane Closures Scheduled in May
Weekend lane restrictions are scheduled in May on a section of eastbound I-70 to shift traffic and prepare for improvements on the corridor. Pavement is being rehabilitated and bridges are being improved.
Eastbound I-70 is expected to be reduced to one lane between Brick Church Road and Centerville Road the weekends of May 8, May 15, and May 29. The closures are expected to be in place each Friday around 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following Monday.
Significant back-ups and delays are expected. Drivers are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes when possible.
New Paris Pike
The temporary traffic signal on New Paris Pike at I-70 is expected to be removed by the middle of next week, and both lanes will reopen to traffic.
Restrictions This Weekend and Next Week
Here are the closures expected the rest of this week and next to move traffic to its new position on eastbound I-70 and for bridge improvements next week.
Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26 (10 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Monday)
- Ramps to and from eastbound U.S. 35 to I-70 closed
- Eastbound I-70 reduced to one lane from Roundbarn Road to S.R. 227
Monday, April 27 –Friday, May 1
- Eastbound I-70 reduced to one lane from the western contraflow lane to S.R. 227
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.
