In late March, construction activities will resume to add travel lanes on Interstate 70 between Mt. Comfort Road and one mile east of State Road 9 in Hancock County.
On or after March 24, westbound traffic on I-70 will shift to eastbound lanes between Mt. Comfort and Greenfield (MM 100 to MM 105). The I-70 entrance and exit ramps at S.R. 9 (Exit 104) will also close at that time.
S.R. 9 ramp to I-70 WB closed for approximately 70 days, through early June. Official detour: I-70 EB to S.R. 109 (Exit 115) to I-70 WB
I-70 WB ramp to S.R. 9 closed for approximately 90 days, through late June. Official detour: I-70 WB to Mt. Comfort Rd. (Exit 96) to I-70 EB to S.R. 9
The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph throughout the work zone.
Construction is anticipated to be complete in October, weather permitting.
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