Culvert work planned on Jericho Road in Wayne County

Closure between Zuercher and Wenger roads expected to last 15 days

Published June 6, 2026 - 1:15 p.m.

Printed map with roads, district labels, route markers, and a blue route line across the area. — Jericho Road will be closed to through traffic between Zuercher and Wenger roads for 15 days beginning June 8 for a culvert replacement project, weather permitting.

The Wayne County Engineer’s Office has announced Jericho Road will be closed to through traffic between Zuercher Road and Wenger Road for 15 days beginning June 8 for a culvert replacement project, weather permitting.

Western Road will serve as the detour during the closure.

For more information call 330-287-5500.

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