Montgomery, Ohio – Construction of the roundabout project at the intersection of Montgomery Road and Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway began in March. The contractor, John R. Jurgensen, started pre-phase construction by widening the pavement of the two Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway ramps on the west side of Montgomery Road.

As the contractor has completed this work, ā€œPhase 1ā€ of construction will begin on Monday, April 27, which involves a significant change in existing traffic patterns.

  • The Northbound Montgomery Road ramp onto westbound Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway and the eastbound Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway ramp onto Northbound Montgomery Road access points will close.
  • Two temporary traffic signals have been installed on Montgomery Road at the ramps located north and south of the bridge.
  • Modifications have been made to the traffic signage and pavement striping on Montgomery Road to arrange this new traffic pattern.
  • The temporary traffic signal on the north side of the bridge will be for all Montgomery Road traffic approaching from the north and south to access westbound Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway.
  • The temporary traffic signal on the south side of the bridge will be for all Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway traffic approaching from the west to proceed either north or south on Montgomery Road.
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The most significant change that drivers should expect in this new pattern is the two new traffic signals activated on the north and south side of the bridge. Drivers can expect advanced warning signs indicating there are new signals and to be prepared to stop. We anticipate ā€œPhase 1ā€ construction to last to four to eight weeks.

The City plans to redevelop the currently vacant area with office, retail, hotel, and residential uses that will require multiple access points along US 22 north of the interchange. The project will extend downtown Montgomery to the new intersection by providing a “pedestrian-friendly environment.”

Expect delays during construction. Use an alternate route if one is available. More details on the construction phasing and schedule will be provided on the Cityā€™s website at montgomeryohio.org/montgomery-roundabout-information.Ā  Regular construction updates will be provided on the Cityā€™s website as work progresses.