Highway construction update: Week of Aug. 28
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hancock County during the week of August 28. All outlined work is weather permitting.
- State Route 103/Jefferson Street between County Line Road and Commerce Lane in the village of Bluffton will have lane restrictions and shoulder work beginning Monday, Aug. 14 for approximately 120 days for construction of a shared-use path. The work includes storm improvements, a sidewalk extension, lighting, and other roadway safety improvements.
- U.S. 30 between State Route 235 and U.S. 68 will have lane restrictions for striping operations following a resurfacing project. The lane closure will shift from the left/passing lane to the right/driving lane and back to the left/passing lane over the course of the week. Work zone speed limits are in effect.
- State Route 12/W. Main Cross St., between West St. and Cory St., will close Monday, Sept. 11, for approximately five days for a water line installation. TRAFFIC IMPACT Detour: Main St. to Trenton Ave. to I-75, back to SR 12.
- State Route 15 at County Road 169 near the village of Vanlue will be restricted to one lane at times in both directions for the construction of an overpass on County Road 169. County Road 169 at State Route 15 closed on April 5 for approximately 210 days.
- State Route 15 at County Road 180 south of the city of Findlay is restricted to one lane in both directions for the construction of an overpass on County Road 180. County Road 180 at State Route 15 closed on May 4 for approximately 180 days. Access across the divided highway at County Road 8 has been removed and is restricted to right-in/right-out for the duration of the project.
- State Route 568 westbound between Bright Road and County Road 236 is closed daily, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., for construction of the Greenway Trail shared-use path.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Kenneth Eugene Mast was head athletic coach for Bluffton College
- Eagle eye over Village Park
- Hillville Rd. barn fire on April 24
- Agenda for April 28 Bluffton Council meeting
- Cory-Rawson High School celebrates Community Day
- Bluffton Senior Center news for May 2025
- Weekend Doctor: The current situation with measles
Friday, April 25, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Blanchard Valley Health Foundation welcomes Sapp as Chief Development Officer
- LEO Club invitation to 5K and 1-mile walk & stroll
- Memorial bench and tree planting at Village Arboretum
- Bluffton Beavers sports roundup, April 16-22
- Pirate baseball loss vs. Fort Jennings
- Alan Garmatter is new CNB Chief Credit Officer
- Parks & Recreation Committee meets April 25
- Bad Dreams: Health implications