Ohio State Route 325 Explained

State:OH
Type:SR
Route:325
Map:OH 325 map.svg
Length Mi:24.101
Length Ref:[1]
Established:1932
Direction A:South
Terminus A: near Rio Grande
Junction: near Rio Grande
Direction B:North
Terminus B: near Rutland
Counties:Gallia, Meigs
Previous Type:SR
Previous Route:324
Next Type:OH 1927
Next Route:326
Next Dab:disambiguation

State Route 325 (SR 325) is a north–south state highway in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of Ohio. The southern terminus of SR 325 is at SR 141 about 6miles south of Rio Grande. Its northern terminus is at a T-intersection with SR 124 approximately 5miles west of the village of Rutland.[2]

Route description

The segment of SR 325 between SR 141 and US 35[3] is part of the southern loop of the Welsh Scenic Byway, a 64mile route in Gallia and Jackson counties that connects historic Welsh American communities, churches, cemeteries, and farms.[4] [5]

History

The intersection of SR 325 and SR 588 in Rio Grande was proposed to be converted to a roundabout in 2018; however, the project was canceled.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roadway Description Inventory Report — DESTAPE. Ohio Department of Transportation. October 19, 2022.
  2. Rand McNally & Company . Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico – Ohio, southern portion . 1990 . 77 . SI15–SJ16.
  3. Web site: Welsh Scenic Byway. Madog Center for Welsh Studies. University of Rio Grande. October 21, 2022.
  4. Web site: Welsh Scenic Byway. Madog Center for Welsh Studies. University of Rio Grande. October 21, 2022.
  5. Web site: Welsh Scenic Byway. Ohio Department of Transportation. October 21, 2022.
  6. News: Wright. Dean. Roundabout Canceled in Rio Grande. Gallipolis Daily Tribune. January 10, 2018. .