Ohio Department of Transportation East Central Ohio District 5

09/14/2026

*UPDATE* The roadway has reopened.
Guernsey County: I-70 West is CLOSED 1.4 miles beyond US-40/SR-285 (MM: 185.2), due to a crash. Use alternate routes and check OhGo.com for real-time traffic updates.
🚨 Remember: — it's the law.

09/14/2026

09/11/2026

THE LOOP: Remembering 9/11, unmanned aircraft technology assists ODOT, and Local Technical Assistance Program trainings.

09/09/2026

NOW HIRING: Winter Seasonals
Looking for a winter job? Join the ODOT! We are hiring seasonal positions to help with snow and ice removal and winter maintenance.
• Locations: Coshocton, Fairfield, Guernsey, Knox, Licking, Muskingum, and Perry Counties (District 5)
• Requirements: Valid Class A or B CDL with Tanker Endorsement (without airbrake restriction)
• Deadline to Apply: September 14, 2026
Apply at: Careers.Ohio.Gov

09/09/2026

**UPDATE** One lane is now open.
Licking County: I-70 East is CLOSED 2.1 miles beyond SR-37/Lancaster/Granville (MM: 124.2), due to a crash. Use alternate routes and check OhGo.com for real-time traffic updates.
🚨 Remember: — it's the law.

09/09/2026

On this , take a look at this snapshot of work zones on OHGO.com. Many of these are contractor's zones, but some are ODOT Maintenance zones. We want to recognize both our Construction & Maintenance crews who work on our transportation system each day to ensure it's safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

09/04/2026

THE LOOP: 2026 TeamUp!

09/02/2026

*UPDATE* The roadway was reopened.
Muskingum County: I-70 West CLOSED 1.6 miles beyond US-40/National Rd (MM: 151.1), due to a disabled vehicle. Use alternate routes and check OhGo.com for real-time traffic updates.
🚨 Remember: — it's the law.

09/02/2026

ODOT’s TOP awards recognize internal employee excellence and innovation across several categories including Communication, Community Service, Humanitarian efforts, System Conditions contributions, and Safety Innovations. Congratulations to all our honorees in District 2 and across the state who are recognized today!

09/01/2026

**UPDATE** The roadway has reopened.
Fairfield County: U.S. 33 EB is closed near Lockville Rd just east of MM 5 due to a crash. Use alternate routes and check OhGo.com for real-time traffic updates.
🚨 Remember: — it's the law.