Intersection Changes at U.S. 250/State Route 13/Fitchville River Road in Huron County

U.S. 250/SR 13/Fitchville River Road

Convert to all-way stop-controlled intersection

Beginning Tuesday, June 23, the intersection of U.S. 250 and State Route 13/Fitchville River Road in Fitchville Township will be converted to an all-way stop intersection, meaning all approaches to the intersection will be required to stop. Currently, this intersection operates as a two-way stop requiring only traffic along SR 13/Fitchville River Road to stop before entering or crossing U.S. 250.

This intersection appeared on ODOT's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) list. It was ranked as 2025 HSIP Rural Intersection #61 and a safety study was completed for this intersection. Between 2020-2024, there were 23 total crashes, 10 of which were injury crashes and 13 of which were angle crashes. As a recommendation of the safety study, ODOT has decided to change the intersection from a two-way stop to an all-way stop in an effort to improve safety at the intersection.

An all-way stop is being implemented in accordance with new traffic control guidelines from the Federal Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). While some studies show that a roundabout would be ideal, an all-way stop is a more cost-effective solution that can be implemented immediately and improve safety quickly. ODOT will continue to monitor the intersection to ensure the all-way stop is operating as intended.

Motorists will be alerted to upcoming changes starting Tuesday, June 9, 2026, through posted signage along U.S. 250, SR 13 and Fitchville River Road.