The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Jefferson County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 11 on Facebook or X for current Jefferson County construction information.
State Route 7 Projects
State Route 7 southbound 4 The SR 7 southbound on-ramp from 4th Street in Toronto is closed to traffic as part of a mine subsidence restoration project. To access SR 7 southbound, traffic is rerouted northbound to the SR 152 exit, then returns to SR 7 southbound. Estimated Completion: October 31, 2026
State Route 7 mine subsidence restoration: A mine subsidence restoration project on SR 7 just south of the 4th Street EXIT ramp in Toronto. One lane of traffic is maintained during construction. Estimated Completion: October 31, 2026
State Route 7 resurfacing: A project to resurface SR 7 from Brilliant to Steubenville. Resurfacing work in Steubenville will take place at night, and work outside Steubenville toward Brilliant will be during daytime hours. One lane of traffic will be maintained in both directions throughout construction. Estimated Completion: October 31. 2026
State Route 7 Northbound On-Ramp closure at Logan Avenue: The Logan Avenue ramp to SR 7 northbound is closed indefinitely due to a recurring slope failure. Since January 2025, the slope has repeatedly failed, prompting the ramp to be closed for safety until repairs can be made. Construction will begin in the coming months as ODOT awaits required approvals from the adjacent railroad. Estimated Completion: October 27, 2026
Other State Routes
State Route 213 resurfacing: Resurface nearly nine miles of SR 213 from SR 7 in Steubenville to SR 152 in Knoxville. One lane of traffic is maintained with flaggers. Estimated Completion: November 30, 2026
State Route 164 chip sealing preventative maintenance: A project to chip seal SR 164 from Bergholz in Jefferson County through Carroll County, ending in Salineville. Traffic is maintained with flaggers. Estimated Completion: September 30, 2026. Learn more about ODOT’s chip sealing preventative maintenance treatment.
Local Projects
Reese Street bridge closure in Irondale: The Reese Street bridge, just south of Saline Street in Irondale, is closed for a bridge replacement. Estimated Completion: October 31, 2026
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