Bridge over the Maumee River closed just over one year for reconstruction
LIMA, Ohio –- (Saturday, May 11, 2024) The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Defiance County Economic Development, and Paulding County Economic Development, Inc. invite the public to attend a ceremony to officially open the reconstructed bridge on U.S. 127 over the Maumee River in Defiance County.
The event will be held Friday, May 17, at 10:00 a.m. on the bridge, located south of the village of Sherwood in Defiance County, and just north of the Paulding County line. The ceremony will take place toward the south end of the bridge.
Participants may park on the closed portions of U.S. 127, north and south of the bridge.
The bridge will open to traffic later in the day following the ceremony.
“This event will recognize an investment in highway infrastructure that will endure for many years. We’re offering a unique opportunity for the public to celebrate the opening, walk the bridge, take photos, and enjoy the scenery of the area,” said Chris Hughes, ODOT District 1 deputy director.
The bridge was closed May 8, 2023 and was completely reconstructed during that time. Work to complete the bridge will continue once it is reopened to traffic. Remaining work includes sealing of concrete, seeding, and tree planting.
Miller Brothers Construction of Archbold serves as the general contractor for the $6.4 million project.
Participants may park on the closed portion of U.S. 127 — on the south side between County Road 424 and the bridge, and on the north side between Jericho Road and the bridge.
