Ohio is starting their construction season strong with a long list of projects. Some projects in Ross County and Pike County are anticipated to affect traffic this week.
In Ross County, motorists can expect to see projects such as:
- Ohio 28 Culvert Replacement: The work began April 28 for a culvert replacement on Ohio 28 between Westfall Road and Core Road.
- S. 35 Resurfacing: Resurfacing work has begun on U.S. 35 between Ohio 138 and the Fayette County Line.
- S. 23 Intersection Improvement: Work has begun to install a turbo lane on U.S. 23 at the Trego Creek Road intersection.
In Pike County, some of the projects include:
- Ohio 220 Resurfacing: Work will begin May 6 for a resurfacing project on Ohio 220 between Zahns Corner Road and East Emmitt Avenue.
- Ohio 104 Bridge Replacement: Work began Feb. 26 on a bridge replacement on Ohio 104 between Ohio 32 and Long Fork Road.
- Ohio 772 Slide Repair: A landslide repair project on Ohio 772 between McKinney Road and Ohio 124.
They are only a few of the projects that the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has planned for this year. The 2024 construction season has 248 projects lined up in Ohio.
Of the 248 projects, 193 of them are new for 2024.
ODOT announced that the investment into the projects will have a price tag of $1.7 billion.
“Investing in efficient infrastructure is an investment in quality of life,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “Once complete, these projects will significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve roadway safety.”
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Source: Richland Source, Chillicothe Gazette
