MANSFIELD — U.S. Route 30 major rehabilitation – U.S. 30, from State Route 309 to just east of the 5th Avenue ramps, will have single lane closures for a major rehabilitation project. Traffic will always be maintained. NEW IMPACTS SR 39 under U.S. 30 will NOT have periodic closures this coming week. Work on the […]
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Section of Ohio 314 to close May 22-27
ONTARIO — A section of State Route 314, between Millsboro West Road and Wolf School Road, will close Monday, May 23 for a culvert replacement, according to a press release from the Ohio Department of Transportation. The detour route for northbound motorists will be State Route 314 to State Route 97, west/northwest on State Route […]
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Ohio increases aid for local bridges
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Friday that he is increasing Ohio’s yearly funding allocation for local bridge projects by $47.5 million for the next five years, bringing Ohio’s annual investment in county and municipal bridges to $112.5 million per year. Funding provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for bridges maintained by […]
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Ohio invests nearly $2 billion into transportation this year
COLUMBUS – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Monday the launch of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s 2022 construction season. This year, Ohio is investing nearly $2 billion on 829 projects across the state. Ninety-five cents of every dollar spent goes toward preserving existing infrastructure. Crews will improve 661 bridges and 7,626 miles of pavement, enough […]
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ODOT looking for feedback on draft updated freight plan
COLUMBUS — As the last two years have borne out, the only constant is change. One of the biggest industries to change during that time is freight, along with its role in the state’s, nation’s and global economies. While millions stayed at home to curb the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic, shopping patterns changed […]
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Ohio 598 widening project to impact Crawford County drivers on Feb. 23
GALION — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Crawford County. All outlined work is weather permitting. State Route 598 minor widening State Route 598 in the city of Galion, from Carter Drive to Brandt Road, will have single lane closures for temporary pavement and drainage work. Traffic will be maintained by […]
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Safe Routes to School funding applications open
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has an opportunity for you or your partners to apply for funding to develop and implement projects that enable and encourage children to safely walk or bike to school. ODOT’s Safe Routes to School program is funded at $4 million annually for infrastructure improvements such as pedestrian […]
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State agencies, partners launching new resources to keep older drivers safe
COLUMBUS — As older adults hit the road to join family and friends over the holidays, Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Ohio Department of Public Safety the Ohio Department of Aging, and AAA are reminding Ohio drivers to “Stay Fit to Drive” by following a few basic safety tips. In […]
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Single-lane closures to U.S. 30 in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. The Public Information Office will continue to notify you of any change in lane restrictions and/or closures as they occur. As in previous years, we will no longer issue the weekly construction update […]
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Ohio’s Thanksgiving holiday traffic to rebound after pandemic low
COLUMBUS — Roads are expected to be busy as millions travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. AAA is predicting the highest single-year increase in Thanksgiving travel since 2005 with nearly 2.2 million Ohioans traveling between Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Sunday Nov. 28. Nearly 90% of these travelers driving to their destinations, which will create congested roadways, […]