Roundabout construction beginning Monday in Madison Twp.

Work expected to impact emergency response times
The intersection will close June 2 until Sept. 1 for construction of a new roundabout. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

The intersection will close June 2 until Sept. 1 for construction of a new roundabout. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

The intersection of Ohio 122 and Elk Creek Road in Madison Twp. will close starting June 2 for construction of a new single-lane roundabout.

Ohio 122 between Hursh Road and Ohio 744 (Middletown Oxford Road) will be closed for 90 days until Monday, Sept. 1, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.

During the closure, traffic will be detoured viaOhio 122, 725, and 503 in Preble County and back to Butler County via Ohio 73 and 4.

For Elk Creek Road drivers, a local detour will be provided.

Madison Twp. Fire Department released a statement Wednesday regarding the closure and how it might affect emergency response times.

“Having these two major road closures during the same time will significantly impact our normal response routes and could result in longer emergency response times in certain areas of the township.”

MTFD said response plans have been adjusted accordingly and the department will do everything it can to minimize delays and keep the community safe.

Nearby, a bridge replacement has closed Trenton Franklin Road over Kemp Run in Madison Twp. since March. It is expected to reopen by June 20, according to the Butler County Engineer’s Office, but has lost some workdays due to excessive rain.

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