WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday approved a traffic study that could one day lead to a roundabout at the intersection of Middle Bellville and Orchard Park roads. Commissioners approved county Engineer Adam Gove’s request for a $12,975 contract with EMH&T from Columbus to do a five-year study of accidents at the intersection […]
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Shelby aiming to enhance safety for kids who walk, bike to school
Shelby City Schools will receive consultant assistance from ODOT to help develop a school travel plan for three of the district’s schools.
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Mansfield awarded $639K state grant to upgrade signals at Trimble Road, PAW
MANSFIELD — One of the most accident-prone street intersections in Mansfield will receive a $770,000 traffic signal upgrade, 83 percent of which will be paid for through a state grant. The project at the busy intersection of Trimble Road and Park Avenue West will be done over the next two to three years, according to […]
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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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Could roundabout solve crash issues at Middle Bellville/Orchard Park intersection?
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — Could another traffic roundabout be in Richland County’s future? It’s too early to tell, but county Engineer Adam Gove wants to consider all options at the intersection of Middle Bellville and Orchard Park roads in Washington Township. County commissioners on Thursday approved Gove’s request for a safety study at the troublesome intersection, […]