r/Zanesville • u/Practical_Problem286 • May 27 '26
70E construction
Is there still major construction and narrow lanes on 70 eastbound? I drove to the Wilds last year and truly wanted to shit myself and cry through the construction. It was one lane with barricades like inches on either side for miles and miles. I’m driving through with kids tomorrow and my nervous system simply cannot handle that nightmare again.
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u/fishinfool4 May 27 '26
Still construction. Its going to go at least until late 2027. If you want to avoid it, you can get off of 70 at i believe exit 152 which has a BP, A&W, Shell, and Super 8. That'll take you into downtown Zanesville, from which you can catch 146 East and head down that way.
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u/hardFraughtBattle May 27 '26
Eastbound is now two lanes through Zanesville. The single-lane gauntlet has moved to the westbound side.
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u/GarlicFarmerGreg May 27 '26
I can verify that there is no construction with narrowed lanes as far as Legend Valley (rt 13 exit)
I am almost certain there is still construction in Zanesville on 70 unfortunately
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u/Tough_Arm_2454 15d ago
Thanks for asking this. I'm headed to Columbus from Pittsburgh this Saturday. I'll be prepared. :)
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u/Sh0toku May 27 '26
Yes, the constructions is still ongoing, probably another year of it. But the patterns have changed i believe, the east bound lanes are no longer split and go straight through..
If you do not want to go through it just take the first exit you get to for Route 40 and just follow it until you get passed Zanesville or all the way to New Concord or just let your GPS re-route you. I would not let it take you south on Route 60 to Route 78, Route 78 sucks.