State Route 158 and Coonpath Road Roundabout Slated for November 1 Reopening in Fairfield County
A $2.32 million ODOT District 5 safety project built by Shelly & Sands concludes a five-month intersection closure in Greenfield Township.
Heavy civil construction on a new single-lane roundabout at State Route 158 and Coonpath Road in Greenfield Township is scheduled to conclude on Nov. 1, 2026, marking the scheduled end of a full intersection closure in Fairfield County.
The intersection safety improvement, officially logged as State Project 250521 and Project ID 111621 (FAI SR 158 04.20), was engineered by the Ohio Department of Transportation District 5 to replace an at-grade two-way stop intersection that experienced a persistent history of severe right-angle crashes. ODOT awarded the $2.32 million construction contract to Zanesville-based contractor Shelly & Sands Inc. in November 2025 following a competitive state letting process.
State environmental documentation shows Shelly & Sands Inc. secured an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency storm water discharge permit for the intersection of Route 158 and County Road 31 in May 2026 prior to major excavation. While early utility relocations and clearing began in the spring, the crossroads completely closed to all through-traffic on June 1 to enable continuous reconstruction of the junction into a modern circular format with curved splitter islands and a central concrete truck apron.
Regional Detours and Local Travel
Throughout the extensive shutdown, ODOT and local authorities maintained access for local residents living along Coonpath Road and State Route 158 directly up to the work zone limits, while directing all regional commuter and freight traffic around the closure points. Motorists traveling between Pickaway and Fairfield counties were advised to consult the state's OHGO platform for real-time routing conditions.
For State Route 158 through-traffic, northbound vehicles have been detoured east along U.S. 22 to State Route 37 north, then west along State Route 256 back to Route 158. Southbound motorists have navigated the identical alignment in reverse. Meanwhile, east-west drivers crossing Coonpath Road were guided along the Columbus-Lancaster Road corridor, utilizing U.S. 33, Miller Farm Run, Carroll Northern Road, Pleasantville Road, and Route 37 to circumvent the active construction footprint.
TIP Allocation and Final Reopening Steps
The single-lane roundabout reflects broader regional safety priorities programmed through the Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization. According to CORPO’s fiscal years 2026 through 2029 transportation improvement program, the total project estimate reached $7.03 million across all development stages, including environmental review, design, and right-of-way acquisition. For the fiscal year 2026 construction phase, CORPO programmed $3.79 million in total construction funding, supported by $2.8 million in safety funds from ODOT alongside $640,000 in preservation money, $188,000 for labor, and $160,000 in state capital.
With the primary heavy construction phase slated for completion on Nov. 1, the newly constructed roundabout will reopen normal traffic patterns connecting Lancaster, Greenfield Township, and northern Fairfield County. Transportation officials noted that following the formal reopening milestone, crews will complete remaining punch-list work, permanent pavement striping, sign installation, and roadside seeding under intermittent, off-peak lane closures as daily travel fully normalizes.
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Heavy civil construction on a new single-lane roundabout at State Route 158 and Coonpath Road in Greenfield Township is scheduled to conclude on Nov. 1, 2026, marking the scheduled end of a full intersection closure in Fairfield County.
The intersection safety improvement, officially logged as State Project 250521 and Project ID 111621 (FAI SR 158 04.20), was engineered by the Ohio Department of Transportation District 5 to replace an at-grade two-way stop intersection that experienced a persistent history of severe right-angle crashes. ODOT awarded the $2.32 million construction contract to Zanesville-based contractor Shelly & Sands Inc. in November 2025 following a competitive state letting process.
State environmental documentation shows Shelly & Sands Inc. secured an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency storm water discharge permit for the intersection of Route 158 and County Road 31 in May 2026 prior to major excavation. While early utility relocations and clearing began in the spring, the crossroads completely closed to all through-traffic on June 1 to enable continuous reconstruction of the junction into a modern circular format with curved splitter islands and a central concrete truck apron.
Regional Detours and Local Travel
Throughout the extensive shutdown, ODOT and local authorities maintained access for local residents living along Coonpath Road and State Route 158 directly up to the work zone limits, while directing all regional commuter and freight traffic around the closure points. Motorists traveling between Pickaway and Fairfield counties were advised to consult the state's OHGO platform for real-time routing conditions.
For State Route 158 through-traffic, northbound vehicles have been detoured east along U.S. 22 to State Route 37 north, then west along State Route 256 back to Route 158. Southbound motorists have navigated the identical alignment in reverse. Meanwhile, east-west drivers crossing Coonpath Road were guided along the Columbus-Lancaster Road corridor, utilizing U.S. 33, Miller Farm Run, Carroll Northern Road, Pleasantville Road, and Route 37 to circumvent the active construction footprint.
TIP Allocation and Final Reopening Steps
The single-lane roundabout reflects broader regional safety priorities programmed through the Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization. According to CORPO’s fiscal years 2026 through 2029 transportation improvement program, the total project estimate reached $7.03 million across all development stages, including environmental review, design, and right-of-way acquisition. For the fiscal year 2026 construction phase, CORPO programmed $3.79 million in total construction funding, supported by $2.8 million in safety funds from ODOT alongside $640,000 in preservation money, $188,000 for labor, and $160,000 in state capital.
With the primary heavy construction phase slated for completion on Nov. 1, the newly constructed roundabout will reopen normal traffic patterns connecting Lancaster, Greenfield Township, and northern Fairfield County. Transportation officials noted that following the formal reopening milestone, crews will complete remaining punch-list work, permanent pavement striping, sign installation, and roadside seeding under intermittent, off-peak lane closures as daily travel fully normalizes.
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Heavy civil construction on a new single-lane roundabout at State Route 158 and Coonpath Road in Greenfield Township is scheduled to conclude on Nov. 1, 2026, marking the scheduled end of a full intersection closure in Fairfield County.
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CONSTR_VENDOR_NME: SHELLY & SANDS INC
ODOT awarded the $2.32 million construction contract to Zanesville-based contractor Shelly & Sands Inc. in November 2025 following a competitive state letting process.
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CONSTR_VENDOR_NME: SHELLY & SANDS INC
With the primary heavy construction phase slated for completion on Nov. 1, the newly constructed roundabout will reopen normal traffic patterns connecting Lancaster, Greenfield Township, and northern Fairfield County.
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CONSTR_VENDOR_NME: SHELLY & SANDS INC
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State environmental documentation shows Shelly & Sands Inc. secured an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency storm water discharge permit for the intersection of Route 158 and County Road 31 in May 2026 prior to major excavation.
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Shelly and Sands, Inc 1515 Harmon Ave FAI-158-4.20 (PID 111621) Intersection of SR 158/CR 31 (Coonpath) 5/11/2026
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While early utility relocations and clearing began in the spring, the crossroads completely closed to all through-traffic on June 1 to enable continuous reconstruction of the junction into a modern circular format with curved splitter islands and a central concrete truck apron.
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Beginning Monday, June 1, the heavily traveled intersection of State Route 158 and Coonpath Road will completely close to all through-traffic.
Throughout the extensive shutdown, ODOT and local authorities maintained access for local residents living along Coonpath Road and State Route 158 directly up to the work zone limits, while directing all regional commuter and freight traffic around the closure points.
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Beginning Monday, June 1, the heavily traveled intersection of State Route 158 and Coonpath Road will completely close to all through-traffic.
For State Route 158 through-traffic, northbound vehicles have been detoured east along U.S. 22 to State Route 37 north, then west along State Route 256 back to Route 158.
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Beginning Monday, June 1, the heavily traveled intersection of State Route 158 and Coonpath Road will completely close to all through-traffic.
Meanwhile, east-west drivers crossing Coonpath Road were guided along the Columbus-Lancaster Road corridor, utilizing U.S. 33, Miller Farm Run, Carroll Northern Road, Pleasantville Road, and Route 37 to circumvent the active construction footprint.
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Beginning Monday, June 1, the heavily traveled intersection of State Route 158 and Coonpath Road will completely close to all through-traffic.
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For State Route 158 through-traffic, northbound vehicles have been detoured east along U.S. 22 to State Route 37 north, then west along State Route 256 back to Route 158.
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Detour: Ohio 158 to U.S. 22 to Ohio 37 to Ohio 256 to Ohio 158 and reverse.
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According to CORPO’s fiscal years 2026 through 2029 transportation improvement program, the total project estimate reached $7.03 million across all development stages, including environmental review, design, and right-of-way acquisition.
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Intersection of SR 158 and Coonpath Road $7,027,125
For the fiscal year 2026 construction phase, CORPO programmed $3.79 million in total construction funding, supported by $2.8 million in safety funds from ODOT alongside $640,000 in preservation money, $188,000 for labor, and $160,000 in state capital.
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Intersection of SR 158 and Coonpath Road $7,027,125