Traffic pattern shift on Chillicothe Bypass this weekend

CHILLICOTHE - A major rehabilitation project on U.S. 23 and U.S. 35 is shifting into the third and final phase.

Beginning Sunday, November 2, southbound U.S. 23 traffic will be crossed over to the northbound side of the highway just north of the Scioto River before crossing back across the median south of East Main Street. Eastbound U.S. 35 traffic will be restricted to the shoulder.

These shifts will allow crews from Shelly & Sands to work on the left two lanes of the bypass and bridges over the Scioto River and East Main Street.

East Main Street
Simultaneously, the exit and entrance ramps to East Main Street will be closed for rehabilitation work. This closure is scheduled to last for 45 days. Just like earlier this summer, traffic entering southbound U.S. 23 or eastbound U.S. 35 can travel north on U.S. 23, exit at SR 159 (North Bridge Street) and return to the southbound U.S. 23. This adds about 10 minutes to the trip. Traffic needing to exit at East Main Street can proceed south on U.S. 23 to the Eastern Avenue exit and flip back north on U.S. 23. This adds about 4 minutes to the trip.

Drive Safely
Drivers are reminded to pay attention, allow extra space between their vehicle and vehicles in front of them, and obey the reduced speed limit through the work zone. Following too close and speed are among the top factors in work zone crashes.

All work on this major rehabilitation project is expected to wrap up in 2026.