U.S. Route 62 to close for tree work

Killbuck road closure from March 16-27 for weekday tree trimming

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Published March 12, 2026 - 3:04 p.m.

Starting March 16, U.S. Route 62 will close from state Route 83 to state Route 60 in Killbuck for tree trimming work.

The work hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The detour is SR 83 north to SR 39 west, SR 39 west to SR 60 south, SR 60 south back to U.S. 62 and reverse.

The completion date is March 27.

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