Update: Construction on Norwood Lateral eastbound will last longer than anticipated

Ohio 562, commonly known as the Norwood Lateral, will remain closed for a little longer.

Construction on the lateral's eastbound side was slated to wrap up on May 24. This is no longer the case, Ohio Department of Transportation spokesperson Kathleen Fuller told The Enquirer Friday.

When will the Norwood Lateral eastbound reopen?

Fortunately, the changes to the construction schedule are minimal.

Fuller says ODOT still anticipates construction on the Norwood Lateral eastbound to finish within 80 days of the construction start date and therefore "on time."

However, the original goal for eastbound to reopen on May 24 is no longer viable, Fuller says. She adds eastbound will reopen sometime at the end of May.

'There's no choice': Why Norwood Lateral is closing for construction

The schedule change comes as a result of adverse weather conditions over the last couple of weeks, Fuller says. Cincinnati experienced heavy rains Tuesday and some precipitation later in the week. Fuller adds that the rain interfered with workers' ability to pave the lateral.

The Norwood Lateral has remained closed in the eastbound direction since March 11.

What work has been done on the Norwood Lateral eastbound?

The heart of the Norwood Lateral construction is the rehabilitation of three bridges that make up parts of the expressway.

On the eastbound side, construction on the bridge over Paddock Road and the bridge over Reading Road is "pretty close to being wrapped up, if not already," Fuller said. Construction workers are still working on the eastbound bridge over Ross/Tennessee Avenue.

Is the Norwood Lateral westbound construction on track?

As of right now, yes. The transportation department anticipates closing the Norwood Lateral in the westbound direction on June 3, said Fuller. She added the target date would change only if there was a more significant delay on the eastbound side.

What's happening on the westbound side this week

There are lane closures on the Norwood Lateral in the westbound direction this week due to construction, Fuller says.

The restrictions, which started Wednesday, will occur today and Monday. The closures occur between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

The restrictions allow workers to safely clean the lateral's eastbound side and overlay the side with concrete.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Update: Ohio 562 eastbound construction to last longer than hoped for