Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine released details outlining 33 transportation projects in 23 counties across the state. The state is expected to spend $72 million from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Highway Safety Improvement Program.
The funding will be split between 13 intersection roadway projects which will receive $46.8 million and 20 pedestrian and roadway departure projects totaling $25.3 million. According to state plans, these projects will be funded from 2027 to 2032 with the earliest projects to be completed by 2029.
11 out of the 13 intersection roadway projects involve the construction and implementation of roundabouts at high-risk intersections, the most expensive of which is the intersection between state road 5 and state road 534 in Trumbull County, the projects extsimated cost is $5.6 million.
The pedestrian and roadway departure projects encompass a variety of safety improvements including the construction of sidewalks and shared use paths on busy roads, widening of shoulder lanes, and upgrading pedestrian walking bridges. The most expensive project in the group is the widening of the shoulder on State Road 229 in Knox County with an expected cost of $3.085 Million.
State officials say that the investments into the redesigns of these busy intersections will save lives and improve public safety.
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