Kettering residents and commuters, be advised: a section of East David Road is shutting down. According to a social media post by Montgomery County, Ohio, work crews will be on the scene near 1800 East David Road today to address a significant main break and valve replacement effort.
Notably, the westbound lanes along this route are closed to traffic. Large vehicles will face restrictions on both Wilmington Pike and East David Road. For the unassuming small vehicle, the road closes at Jonathan Drive—drivers must instead navigate through a detour via Jonathan Drive to Tangent Drive. Meanwhile, eastbound lanes are maintaining the status quo, remaining open for transit.
This traffic alert isn’t just a matter of a quick fix; the repair is widespread, implicating multiple utilities. Officials project it to dominate most of the day. Those plotting their course through or around Kettering should heed the advice to plan ahead and follow the detours that are clearly posted. The county's announcement bespeaks a sympathy for the inevitable inconvenience, concluding with a word of thanks for the community’s patience.
