Drivers will follow the marked detour on U.S. 74 West to Hazelwood Avenue (Exit 100), drive under the highway and join U.S. 74 East to Russ Avenue (Exit 102).

During the 90-day closure, crews from Buchanan & Sons will perform operations to improve the alignment at the intersection of the offramp and Russ Avenue (U.S. 276). Operations will include excavation, removing a concrete island, storm-water pipe installation, grading and paving.

Approximately 5,000 vehicles per day utilize that offramp to Russ Avenue. Signal timing at the U.S. 74 East offramp will be adjusted to accommodate additional highway traffic.

The $42.8 million contract is progressing at a steady pace and is on-track to be substantially complete in late 2027. Two bridges — one over a railroad and one over Richland Creek — are 90% complete.

Current operations include installation of water and sewer lines which will be followed by stormwater installation, grading, curb and gutter creation, paving operations and traffic signal installation. Between Howell Mills Road and U.S. 74A, crew are working diligently to minimize traffic impacts and keep access to all businesses open.