Area rest stops along I-75 closing in July
According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the north and south rest stops in Auglaize and Butler counties are closing July 7. ODOT said the rest stops are being fully replaced as a part of the state's Re-imagined Rest Area Project.
During the closure, crews will demolish the buildings and create a modern area of restrooms, vending, outdoor picnic and more.
While the stops in two counties are closed, drivers can utilize rest areas north of the Miami Valley near Findlay in Hancock County or across the Ohio River near Florence, Kentucky.
The stops near Monroe and Wapakoneta are expected to reopen in summer 2026. The Piqua stops will open in the fall.
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