The Ohio Department of Transportation reports that progress on the I-75 mega project in Lucas and Wood counties is reaching a major milestone. With milestones, comes traffic pattern changes.
Overnight Wednesday, June 23, beginning at 8:00 p.m.:
- The inbound/northbound Anthony Wayne Trail traffic will be shifted onto the outbound/southbound Anthony Wayne Trail lanes, separated by a barrier wall. One lane of the Anthony Wayne Trail in each direction will continue to be maintained.
- The ramp from inbound/northbound Anthony Wayne Trail to Collingwood Boulevard will also close and remain closed through September. Detour: AW Trail to Washington St. to Dorr St. to Collingwood Blvd.
Overnight Thursday, June 24, beginning at 8:00 p.m.:
- Southbound I-75 traffic between I-475 and South Avenue will be reduced to one lane for traffic pattern change.
- The ramp from eastbound I-475 to southbound I-75 will be closed from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Detour: northbound I-75 to Phillips Ave. to southbound I-75.
Friday, June 25 at 6:00 a.m.:
Southbound I-75 returns to two lanes but on newly constructed pavement.
Drivers are advised of new traffic pattern
Then in July, there will be more traffic pattern changes on I-75:
- Similarly as above, Northbound I-75 traffic will be shifted onto the newly constructed pavement between South Avenue and Dorr Street.
- I-75 between South Avenue and Wales Road will be shifted onto the newly constructed southbound I-75 pavement, including the new bridge across the Maumee River. Two lanes of I-75 in each direction will be maintained, separated by a barrier wall.
- I-75 traffic between Buck Road and Wales Road will be placed back on their respective sides.
- Ramp reopenings and additional ramp closures will be announced in association with these changes.
For more I-75 travel info, visit www.i75exitguide.com, the Internet’s largest and most complete website devoted to I-75, America’s Interstate Main Street. Detailed exit service listings… discount lodging, camping, food, gas and more for every exit from Michigan to Florida! Plus I-75 construction, real-time traffic and road news.
