Ohio Department of Transportation East Central Ohio District 5

06/15/2026

Construction season means an increase in seeing our roadside crews working hard to maintain our roadways.

When you see them work, remember to do your part in keeping them safe by paying attention, slowing down and moving over.

06/15/2026

👏👏Buckeye Trail Elementary takes the crown in our 2026 Paint the Plow contest! Wow, what a race it was! Schools across the District poured their creativity into this year’s program and the support from their communities was heartwarming to see! A special shoutout to every student artist and all the staff and school communities for their support. 👏👏

06/12/2026

THE LOOP: Law enforcement targets work zone safety, a driver gets stuck after ignoring road closed signs, culvert replacements in Ashtabula County, and trench technology in Cuyahoga County.

06/10/2026

MUSKINGUM COUNTY: Interstate 70 will be restricted to one lane near Hamline Avenue (MM: 155.5) in BOTH DIRECTIONS for repairs to the barrier wall following a crash. Repairs are expected to be completed later this afternoon.
Check OhGo.com for real-time traffic updates.
🚨 Remember: — it's the law.

06/09/2026

**Update** the roadway has reopened.
LICKING COUNTY: State Route 16 eastbound is closed near Granville (mm 14.3) due to a crash. Use alternate routes and check OhGo.com for real-time traffic updates.
🚨 Remember: — it's the law.

06/08/2026

Vote for your favorite plow in the 2026 ODOT District 5 Paint the Plow Program!

This year, local schools have brought history and patriotism to life by painting around our suggested theme: America 250! Students have created some absolutely amazing artwork for our snowplows.

Help us choose the best design by "liking" your favorite plow photo!

📢 Spread the word! Share this post with your friends, family, and community to rally support for these awesome student designs.

⚠️ Important Voting Rules:

Each like counts as one vote.

Likes ONLY count on the original ODOT District 5 post! If you share this post, please remind your friends to click through to our original gallery to cast their official vote.

Voting starts NOW and will close at 4:00 PM this Friday, June 12.

Support our talented local youth and celebrate their incredible creativity! Let the voting begin!

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Muskingum County: Multiple impacts to traffic affecting the week ahead:
• Interstate 70 Reconstruction: lane closures in both directions
• U.S. 22 (6th Street, Zanesville): Bridge closure
• U.S. 40 & Kopchak Road: new traffic signal in operation
• State Route 208: flagged lane closures

For more information see Muskingum County: Construction Update: https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/about-us/traffic-advisories/district-5/muskingum-county-construction-updateMuskingum

05/29/2026

THE LOOP: Working to prevent roadway departure crashes, Blaine Hill Bridge project update, and developing Ohio’s next construction workforce.

05/28/2026

This , we’re sending a huge shoutout to the overnight crews whose dedication keeps our days running smoothly. Your hard work makes a difference — thank you!