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04/15/2024

ODOT Launches Record $2.8 Billion Construction Season, Aims to Improve Roads and Bridges Statewide

COLUMBUS, Ohio— The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is launching its largest-ever construction season, pouring $2.8 billion into 950 projects aimed at improving roads and bridges throughout the state. Among these, 39 have been designated as “major projects,” each valued at over $10 million.

04/15/2024

Spring Planting and Open Ditch Maintenance

The Mercer County Commissioners and the Mercer County Engineer would like to remind those who plant and till the fields around the county this spring to remember to avoid planting in the roadway right-of-way.

04/12/2024

OSHP Charges 1,255 Ohio Drivers with Distracted Driving During Focused Enforcement Period

OHIO — As part of a six-state partnership focused on distracted driving enforcement during the first week of April, 1,255 Ohio drivers were charged with distracted driving, according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) press release.

04/12/2024

Rain Delay: Valley Weather Holds Up Several Projects

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKBN) – As seemingly continuous rains inundate the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, officials are facing delays when it comes to several road and infrastructure projects.“We start getting heavy rains like this–the ground is super saturated–it can’t absorb any more,” said Mahoning County Engineer Pat Ginnetti. “It’s going to certainly accelerate the deterioration and the damage.”

04/12/2024

NWS: Lawrence County Storm Damage Reclassified as Being Caused by EF-1 Tornado

OHIO — The National Weather Service said Friday that storm damage in Lawrence County on April 2 has been reclassified to have been caused by an EF-1 tornado.