Ohio State Route 7 closed in both directions due to a rockfall

MINGO JUNCTION, OH ( WTRF ) State Route 7 in Ohio is closed in both directions in Mingo Junction due to a significant rockfall on the roadway.

The road is expected to remain closed into the evening hours all the way until the morning.

No one is reported injured at this time.

Crews say they will be working around the clock to remove the rock and restore the work zone. Additionally, pavement repairs that may be needed will be completed prior to reopening the road.

This location is the site of an ongoing rockfall remediation project in this area. Blasting is utilized weekly for the purposes of excavation. Unfortunately, today’s blasting caused more material to fall than anticipated, according to officials.

The estimated completion date for the project is June 30, 2025.

Northbound traffic is being diverted to State Route 151 west to U.S. 22 east to return to State Route 7 north.

Southbound traffic is being diverted via U.S 22 west to State Route 151 east to return to State Route 7 south.

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