RICHLAND COUNTY — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting and is subject to change. State Route 97 culverts replacement – NEW IMPACTS – State Route 97, between Kelly Avenue and Bellville-Johnsville Road, will close Monday, May 6 for two consecutive culvert replacements. The detour […]
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ODOT spending $10 million to clean up roadsides
COLUMBUS – It’s spring, it’s Earth Day, and it’s all happy – until you see litter, and you’re reminded of the human problem that haunts us all. “Our highway crews are out on litter patrol all year, even through the winter when conditions allow,” said Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks. “But come spring, litter […]
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Eclipse watchers came to Ohio early and stayed late
COLUMBUS – The message from state officials was clear: Come early, stay late for last week’s solar eclipse. New data shows that most people did just that, avoiding the post-eclipse gridlock other states experienced. “I’m grateful to all our state and local partners who spent more than two years planning for this event,” said Gov. […]
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ODOT unveils $1.7 billion investment into 248 Ohio projects in 17 counties
CLEVELAND – ODOT officials in northeast Ohio announced today a $1.7 billion investment into 248 projects in 17 counties during the 2024 construction season. Of the 248 projects that will be active this year, 193 projects are new for 2024, 32 are safety projects aimed directly at reducing serious or deadly crashes, 86 are roadway improvement […]
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ODOT: Construction updates on State Routes 95 & 96
RICHLAND COUNTY — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting and is subject to change. State Route 95 culvert replacement – NEW IMPACTS – State Route 95, between Divelbiss Road and Armstrong Road will close Monday, April 22 for a culvert replacement. The detour route […]
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ODOT to limit road work in Richland County during eclipse
MANSFIELD — On Monday, April 8, the total solar eclipse will occur. ODOT has worked with its contractors to reduce the size of work zones and open as many lanes as possible. Do not stop on the highway to watch the eclipse. Plan ahead for longer travel times in areas within and near the path […]
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Loudonville man involved in multi-vehicle crash that kills Illinois man
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – An Illinois man was killed Saturday morning when the brush-clearing crew he was riding with was struck by another vehicle from behind, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Reno J Keith Jr., 41, of Vandalia Illinois, was transported from the scene by Western Holmes Fire District EMS to Wooster Community Hospital but […]