The Ohio Department of Transportation reports that State Route 203 in Marion County remains closed between Prospect and State Route 4 due to high water. While the flood waters are expected to recede Thursday morning, ODOT says the road will likely not re-open until Friday. The delay is due to the time required to inspect […]
State Route 95 Closed After Semi Knocks Down Utility Lines
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported Saturday morning that State Route 95 was closed in Marion County, between US 23 and State Route 98, and Pole Lane Road was closed, from State Route 309 south to State Route 95, due to a tractor trailer that struck a utility pole at the intersection of State Route […]
Street Closings for Popcorn Festival Start Tuesday
Starting on Tuesday, September 4, at 6:00 pm, detours will begin being posted in the downtown Marion area to accommodate the activities for the 2012 Marion Popcorn Festival. Streets will remain closed until the festival’s conclusion at midnight on Saturday and may remain closed into early Sunday morning for festival clean-up. The following downtown streets […]
State Route 95 Closed at State Route 98
The Ohio Department of Transportation says State Route 95 is now closed in both directions at State Route 98 to allow for culvert replacement. The road is expected to remain closed through May 18.
The posted detour is State Route 98 north to State Route 309 west to US 23 south to State Route 95 or reverse.
Downed Power Lines Cause Highway Closure
Update – State Route 4 re-opened at about 9:20am Tuesday.
State Route 4 in Marion County had to be closed overnight between US 23 and Kenton-Galion Road due to power lines laying across the roadway. The power lines and several utility poles were blown down during a thunderstorm around 8:30pm Monday evening.
Crash Closes State Route 4 Wednesday
An early morning crash has caused State Route 4 to be closed just south of the City of Marion. The crash occurred around 3:00am when the Ohio State Highway Patrol says 50-year-old James Walker was southbound on State Route 4 and struck a power pole while attempting to turn onto Gooding Road.
Marion Street Closing for Sewer Repairs
Park Street, between Short Street and East Mark Street, will be closed from 7:00 am Tuesday, June 29, through 5:00 pm Thursday.
The City of Marion Sewer Maintenance Department will be doing repair at this location.
Portion of State Route 98 Closed Monday
The Ohio Department of Transportation says State Route 98 will close between State Route 309 and Ulsh Road starting at 7:00 am on Monday, June 21, for railroad repair. Work is expected to be completed on June 25.
State Route 98 Closing For Railroad Repair
State Route 98 will close on Monday, June 14, between State Route 309 and Ulsh Road starting at 7:00 am for railroad repair. The posted detour is State Route 98 to State Route 309 to US 23 to State Route 4 to State Route 98 or reverse.
Two Marion Roads Closing For Construction
Two Marion County roads will be closed for part of this coming week due to construction at train crossings. All work is weather dependent; it may be postponed or cancelled without prior notice.