Allen County Engineer

06/02/2026

05/11/2026

MARION TOWNSHIP

STATE ROAD CLOSED – State road between Old Delphos and Defiance Trail will be closed Tuesday, May 12th through Wednesday, May 13th between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM for a log jam removal.

NO ACCESS during this CLOSURE. Please find an alternate route.

For more information, contact the Allen County Engineer at 419-228-3196.

04/29/2026

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP

TRAFFIC ALERT – EXPECT DELAYS

BREESE RD – Between Beeler Road and Yoakam Road may have delays as we work in the area, weather permitting. Traffic will be guided through the work zone. Expect potential delays on THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

For more information, contact the Allen County Engineer at 419-228-3196.

04/22/2026

REMINDER: Signs in the right-of-way are illegal.

Regardless of their purpose, signs placed in the public road right-of-way are illegal (ORC 5589.33) and are subject to immediate removal by local authorities. This policy is strictly enforced to prevent driver distractions, maintain visibility, and ensure the safety of road maintenance crews. It is applied equally to all signs – campaign, real estate, business, advertising, garage sales signs, etc. We do not discriminate; a sign is a sign.

Why? Because signs in the right-of-way can:
• block visibility for drivers, pedestrians, etc.
• interfere w/ mowing and routine maintenance
• create conflicts with underground utilities
• become litter when not picked up

Signs must be placed on private property (with owner’s permission), which is typically located behind the line of utility poles. Furthermore, signs cannot be attached to utility poles, trees, or official traffic signs. Illegally placed signs collected during regular maintenance or following public complaints are available for pick up at the Allen County Engineer’s Office for one week. Disposal will occur after 7 calendar days.

We appreciate everyone’s help in keeping Allen County safe and clean of debris.

Questions? Call our office at 419-228-3196.

04/15/2026

PERRY TOWNSHIP:
KERR ROAD BRIDGE between Wonnell Road and Madden Road will CLOSE Monday, April 20, for approximately seven weeks for bridge replacement. NO ACCESS during this closure. Please find an alternate route.

04/14/2026

BRIDGE CLOSURE UPDATE:

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP:
ADGATE BRIDGE between Shawnee Road and Fort Amanda Road will be CLOSED from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM each day for soil borings starting Monday, April 20th- Wednesday, April 22nd. NO ACCESS during this closure. Please find an alternate route. The previous closure announcement is no longer in effect.

04/13/2026

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP:
ADGATE BRIDGE between Shawnee Road and Fort Amanda Road will be CLOSED from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM each day for soil borings starting Monday, April 13th- Wednesday, April 15th. NO ACCESS during this closure. Please find an alternate route.

03/31/2026

BATH TOWNSHIP:
SUGAR STREET between Bible Road and Williams Street will be CLOSED for railroad crossing repair starting at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, April 7th through Friday, April 10th. NO ACCESS during this closure. Please find an alternate route.

03/23/2026

SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP/CITY OF LIMA:
METCALF STREET between Vine Street and 4th Street will be CLOSED for bridge inspection on TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH from 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM (both days). NO ACCESS during this closure. Please find an alternate route.