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New detours begin at Howland's 'Diverging Diamond' construction project
Construction on the Diverging Diamond Intersection is expected to be finished in 2026.

HOWLAND TWP., Ohio - Traffic pattern changes began Sunday at the Diverging Diamond Interchange in Howland.
As of 5 a.m., Sunday State Route 46 under State Route 82 is closed through Thursday, May 23, at 8 a.m. for bridge removal.
The northbound detour is State Route 82 eastbound to SR 193 to SR 82 westbound.
The southbound detour is State Route 82 westbound to SR 5 to SR 82 eastbound to SR 46.
ODOT is urging drivers to take the detours they post.
Once complete, the diverging diamond interchange is supposed to eliminate dangerous left turns that have caused serious crashes.
Construction on the Diverging Diamond Intersection is expected to be finished in 2026.