Holmes County Announces Culvert Replacement on SR 39 Near Loudonville

A formal bidding and project notice posted on December 14, 2025 confirmed that Holmes County will undertake a major culvert replacement on SR 39 over Small Run in the Loudonville area. The listed scope calls for removal of the existing single span slab on concrete abutments and installation of a prestressed concrete four sided box culvert. Related work includes minor asphalt paving, guardrail upgrades and other roadway improvements, with a stated completion date of October 31, 2026.

The notice identifies the project as publicly funded and accompanied by bidding documents and plans. Contractors interested in the work are expected to obtain proposal details and construction plans through the public project listing. Bidding and procurement will follow standard county and state procedures for roadway improvements, offering local firms an opportunity to compete for the contract and to participate in a project that will shape traffic patterns for months to come.

For residents and motorists, the most immediate implications will be traffic impacts during construction. The replacement of an in stream structure typically requires partial or full lane closures, temporary detours and staged work to protect the stream and maintain traffic flow. Holmes County and the state transportation agency are likely to post traffic advisories and detour routes closer to the start of active construction, and residents should monitor official channels for timing and lane restrictions.

Beyond day to day disruptions, the project represents an investment in local infrastructure resilience. A prestressed concrete box culvert offers a longer service life and improved hydraulic capacity compared with the existing slab structure, which can reduce future maintenance and improve safety on SR 39. Local businesses, emergency services and school transportation planners will need to factor construction timing into logistics for 2026.

Plans and proposal materials are available through the project listing for those seeking construction documents or bid information. Contractors and community members should consult the official project posting for the most current updates and for instructions on how to obtain the proposal and plan sets.