PREBLE COUNTY — A culvert replacement project on state Ohio 726 in Preble County will require a full closure of the route for up to five days next week.

Beginning Monday, July 17, crews from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Preble County maintenance facility will be replacing a culvert on Ohio 726, just south of Hamburg Road at the 7.74-mile marker.

During closure, traffic will be detoured via U.S. 40, U.S. 127 and Ohio 722, and the road will be open to traffic on Friday, July 21.

All work will be contingent upon the weather. For ongoing traffic, construction and weather-related information throughout the state, visit www.OHGO.com.