WKBN) — When it comes to clearing snow-covered roads, it’s a big job — and one that’s split between different entities depending on the road itself. With snow on the way this weekend, it’s important to know who to call if you find yourself snowed in or come across unclear roads when out and about.

Local municipalities may handle some roads, but others fall under the responsibility of the state or county engineer’s office.

LIBERTY, Ohio (WKBN) – Trumbull County commissioners are expected to vote to advertise for letters of interest for engineering services on a safety improvement project in Liberty.

The main component of the project is a crosswalk across Belmont Avenue, north of Interstate 80. It also includes traffic signals and a pedestrian island in the middle of State Route 193. It’s so people can cross Belmont Avenue safely.

CELINA - Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart said his office plans to widen a massive amount of pavement this year in a never-ending bid to enhance the safety and drivability of county roads.

In his 2025 annual report, Wiechart also provided a recap of his office's work in 2025, which included bridge and culvert replacements, the resurfacing of 13.4 miles of roads and the chip-and-seal resurfacing of nearly 40 miles of road.

ATHENS, Ohio — A statewide program is working to reduce the amount of salt used on Ohio roadway by local, county and state governments — with the goal of limiting the impact of salt on the local environment.

H2Ohio is an initiative that was created by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to fund programs aiming to restore and maintain Ohio’s aquatic ecosystems, another being the H2Ohio Chloride Reduction Grant. The program aims to reduce the amount of sodium and chloride in Ohio waterways by upgrading salt storage facilities and salt trucks.

Kent drivers, beware: those barrels lining the south side of the Stow Street bridge will likely remain in place for at least another year.

2028: that’s when the county hopes to start replacing the entire structure, a project slated at this point to cost some $4 million. No word on when construction is set to start, but the bridge will be completely closed for up to three months from the big day.

The barrels first appeared in March 2022, when a routine inspection revealed small rust spots just under the bridge’s railing, said Mike Collins, project manager with the county engineer’s office. The “localized deterioration,” as he termed it, prompted the county to investigate what fix, if any, was needed.