Construction Notice

The Route 2 exit closest to the Park is temporarily closed for safety improvements. This project is expected to be completed in spring 2024.

  • If you are taking Route 2 east to the Park, we recommend using exit 121A-B for OH-163 E and taking Harbor Rd. east to Lightner Rd.
  • If you are taking Route 2 north/west to the Park, we recommend using exit 125A-B for OH-269 N, taking exit 125B onto S. Danbury Rd. and taking E. Bayshore Rd. west to Lightner Rd.

2023–24 Rt. 2 construction map

The Edison Bridge, which connects Port Clinton to Sandusky along Route 2, is undergoing improvements that may result in lane closures. Please be prepared for potential slowdowns on the bridge.

  • Option 1: Take State Route 250 South until State Route 2, head west (right). Cross the Sandusky Bay Bridge and exit at the State Route 53 North Catawaba Island exit 124. At the exit there is a large BP gas station take a right at this first light. Go 1/2 mile until Lightner Road, turn left. ASWP is located 3/4 mile on the right side of Lightner Road.
  • Option 2: Take State Route 6 west until you get to State Route 2. Go west on State Route 2, over the Sandusky Bay Bridge. Get off at the 2nd exit over the bay, which is the 53 North Catawaba Island exit 124. At the exit there is a large BP gas station take a right at this first light. Go 1/2 mile until Lightner Road, turn left. ASWP is located¾ mile on the right side of Lightner Road.

Approximately 2 Hours:

  • Take 23 North until State Route 4 (past Marion). Head north on Route 4 until State Route 2 in the Sandusky area. Head west on Route 2. Go 5 exits until 53 North Catawaba Island exit 124. At the exit there is a large BP gas station take a right at this first light. Go ½ mile until Lightner Road, turn left. ASWP is located 3/4 mile on the right side of Lightner Road.

Approximately 2 to 2-1/2 Hours:

  • Option 1: Take I-75 South until I-280 South in Toledo. Follow I-280 until the State Route 2 exit, head east (left). Follow State Route 2 until the 53 North Catawaba Island exit 124. At the exit there is a large BP gas station take a right at this first light. Go 1/2 mile until Lightner Road, turn left. ASWP is located ¾ mile on the right side of Lightner Road.
  • Option 2: I-75 South thru Toledo until the Ohio Turnpike(I-80). Go East until exit 91 (Fremont). Take 53 North (left off the turnpike) until State Route 2, head East (right on Route 2). Go 2 exits to 53 North Catawaba Island 124. At the exit there is a large BP gas station take a right at this first light. Go 1/2 mile until Lightner Road, turn left. ASWP is located 3/4 mile on the right side of Lightner Road.

Approximately 1 Hour:

  • Option 1: Take State Route 2 East until 53 North Catawaba Island 124. At the exit there is a large BP gas station take a right at this first light. Go 1/2 mile until Lightner Road, turn left. ASWP is located 3/4 mile on the right side of Lightner Road.
  • Option 2: Take the Ohio Turnpike I-80 East until Exit 91 Fremont. Take 53 North (left off the turnpike) until State Route 2, head East (right on Route 2). Go 2 exits to 53 North Catawaba Island 124. At the exit there is a large BP gas station take a right at this first light. Go 1/2 mile until Lightner Road, turn left. ASWP is located 3/4 mile on the right side of Lightner Road.

Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 Hours:

  • Option 1: Take I-90 until State Route 2 West. Cross over the Sandusky Bay -Edison Bridge. Take the 2nd exit past the Edison Bridge which is the 53 North Catawaba Island exit 124. At the exit there is a large BP gas station take a right at this first light. Go 1/2 mile until Lightner Road, turn left. ASWP is located 3/4 mile on the right side of Lightner Road.
  • Option 2: Take the Ohio Turnpike I-80 head West. Get off at exit 110, which is Sandusky Route 4. Head North on Route 4 (left) until State Route 2, go West (left) on State Route 2. Take the second exit past the Edison Bridge which is the 53 North Catawaba Island exit 124. At the exit there is a large BP gas station take a right at this first light. Go 1/2 mile until Lightner Road, turn left. ASWP is located 3/4 mile on the right side of Lightner Road.
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