The following ODOT construction projects are anticipated to impact traffic in Belmont County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Visit OHGO.com for travel updates or follow ODOT District 11 on Facebook or X for current Belmont County construction information.
Interstate 70 Projects
I-70/State Route 149 interchange improvement: Work is underway on the major interchange improvement project at the I-70 Exit 208 for SR 149/Morristown. Two lanes are currently maintained on I-70 in both directions. Future traffic impacts for SR 149 will begin in 2027. For details about the project and all traffic impacts, visit the project webpage. Estimated Completion: 2029.
U.S. Route and State Route Projects
U.S. Route 40 resurfacing: Work is underway on a project to resurface 11 miles of U.S. Route 40 from Ladybend Hill (at I-70, mile marker 204), heading east, ending at the western end of St. Clairsville. Traffic is maintained with flaggers during construction. Estimated Completion: September 30, 2026.
State Route 147 resurfacing: A project to resurface eight miles of roadway from Barnesville to Belmont. The work will begin in Barnesville, continue east through Bethesda, and end just west of Belmont. Traffic is maintained with flaggers. Estimated Completion: September 30, 2026.
State Route 149 culvert repair: A project to repair a culvert located west of Neffs Bellaire Road. Minimal impacts to traffic will occur during construction. However, flaggers will be utilized as needed throughout the project. Estimated Completion: August 31, 2026.
