LIMA, Ohio (Thursday, June 8, 2023) The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hancock County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.
INTERSTATE 75 PROJECTS
Interstate 75 rest areas, both directions, between State Route 235 and U.S. 68/SR 15 will close on Thursday, June 15, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. for utility work.
U.S. 30 between State Route 235 and the Wyandot County line will be restricted to one lane for resurfacing.
U.S. 68 between County Road 26 and Township Road 25 will have intermittent lane restrictions for culvert work.
UPDATE: The advisory expired at the end of June 8.
Ohio EPA is issuing a statewide Air Quality Advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. The advisory is in effect beginning Wednesday, June 7. Ohio EPA expects the Air Quality Index to be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” to “unhealthy” ranges.
When air quality is in this range, people who are in sensitive groups (due to medical conditions, exposure conditions, or innate susceptibility) may experience health effects during outdoor activities. To decrease the potential for health issues, sensitive groups of people (children, elderly, people with asthma or COPD) should limit prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity.
To see realtime air quality in your area, visit the AirNow website.
Community members across Northwest Ohio have the opportunity to participate in a survey to assess broadband and technology needs. The survey, which can be accessed HERE, has a deadline of June 30.
The following construction project is anticipated to affect highways in Hancock County beginning tomorrow, June 7. All outlined work is weather permitting.
The U.S. 30/U.S. 68 interchange and U.S. 30/State Route 235 interchange will have temporary, short-term ramp closures (1-2 hours) beginning Wednesday, June 7, for approximately three days for pavement repairs in preparation for resurfacing.
A new program aimed at protecting Ohioans in all 88 counties from exposure to toxic lead has been introduced.
The new Lead Safe Ohio Program, which is part of ongoing efforts to make more of Ohio's homes lead-safe for children and families, will invest $150 million toward state and local efforts to prevent lead poisoning and remediate lead contamination.
