SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP — Sections of Gomer Road and State Road in Sugar Creek Township will experience partial closures to through traffic on Wednesday, Sept. 30, to facilitate scheduled asphalt paving work. Motorists traversing these areas should prepare for modified travel routes and restricted access during various times throughout the day.
The closure on Gomer Road will encompass the segment located between Lincoln Highway and State Road. This specific stretch of Gomer Road is slated to be inaccessible to general through traffic for a significant portion of Wednesday, Sept. 30. The closure is set to begin at 7:30 a.m. and is expected to remain in effect until 6:30 p.m. This extended daytime closure is necessary to allow for the comprehensive asphalt paving efforts planned for the area. While general through traffic will be directed away, residential access will still be permitted for those requiring entry to Stemen Street. However, even these residents are advised to plan ahead and utilize an alternate approach, specifically from Ridge Road, to ensure smooth travel to Stemen Street. All other traffic not specifically exempted will need to find alternative routes around the active paving work zone.
Separately, State Road is scheduled for a temporary closure impacting the portion situated between Dutch Hollow Road and Cable Road. This closure, also for asphalt paving work, is planned for a shorter duration compared to the Gomer Road shutdown. On Wednesday, Sept. 30, State Road will be closed to through traffic from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. This morning-specific closure is timed to enable crews to efficiently complete the necessary asphalt paving within the designated timeframe.
For both the Gomer Road and State Road closures, specific allowances have been made to ensure the continuation of essential services and transportation. Only school transportation vehicles and emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass through the affected sections of these roads during their respective closure periods. This provision is in place to ensure that critical services, such as daily school routes and emergency response efforts, are not unduly disrupted by the ongoing paving operations.
The asphalt paving work on both roads is part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance initiatives in Sugar Creek Township. Drivers are encouraged to remain attentive to any posted signage and to exercise caution when navigating areas adjacent to the closures. The precise dates and times provided underscore a focused effort to complete the paving work efficiently, aiming to minimize long-term disruptions while simultaneously enhancing road conditions. Residents and individuals who regularly travel through Sugar Creek Township should mark these closures on Wednesday, Sept. 30, to adjust their daily routines and commuting schedules as required.