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 project at the I-70 Exit 208 for SR 149/Morristown. During construction, one lane of traffic will be maintained on I-70. Traffic impacts for SR 149 will begin in the fall of 2026. For details about the project and all traffic impacts, visit the project webpage. The completion date is the summer of 2029.
Interstate 470 Projects
I-470 westbound on-ramp closure from State Route 7: July 19-August 20, the I-470 westbound on-ramp from SR 7 will close for bridge repairs. The detour is SR 7 north to I-70 west. During this work, SR 7 southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane. The completion date is August 20, 2026.
U.S. Route 40 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. The completion date is September 30, 2026.
State Route 7 Projects
State Route 7 southbound lane restriction near the I-470 interchange: Starting July 19, SR 7 southbound will be reduced to one lane for construction on the I-470 westbound on-ramp overpass. The completion date is August 20, 2026.
I-470 westbound on-ramp closure from State Route 7: July 19-August 20, the I-470 westbound on-ramp from SR 7 will close for bridge repairs. The detour is SR 7 north to I-70 west. During this work, SR 7 southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane. The completion date is August 20, 2026.
Other State Route Projects
State Route 149 closure: SR 149 is closed one mile west of SR 9 for a slide repair project. The closure duration is 30 days. The official detour is SR 9 south to SR 147 west, SR 147 west back to SR 149, and reverse. The overall completion date is October 31, 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. The completion date is 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. The completion date is August 31, 2026.
