MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Motorists traveling through Marion County this weekend face a temporary closure on a section of U.S. Route 23 southbound, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 6 announced.
Effective at 9 p.m. Friday, November 21, the U.S. 23 southbound mainline at the State Route 231 interchange will be closed for the entire weekend. The roadway is scheduled to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, November 24.
Detour Information:
One lane of southbound traffic on U.S. 23 will be maintained during the closure by routing traffic onto the SR 231 interchange on- and off-ramps. Traffic on SR 231 itself will also be maintained throughout the work period.
ODOT reminds drivers that all work is weather permitting and subject to change.
To ensure the safety of construction crews and the traveling public, motorists are advised to remain alert, reduce speed, and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone. Drivers are encouraged to visit OHGO.com for current travel updates or follow ODOT District 6 on social media for the latest construction information.