Chillicothe, Ohio (Thursday, April 8, 2021) - The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is gearing up for another busy construction season. This year, ODOT will invest $1.92 billion into 956 projects to improve transportation across the state.
The 2021 construction program includes improvements to 876 bridges and 4,596 miles of pavement. Ninety-six cents of every dollar invested will go toward making sure existing roads and bridges are in good condition and as safe as possible.
In ODOT District 9, more than $85 million in new investment will be used to complete 89 new and ongoing projects.
The District includes Adams, Brown, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, and Scioto Counties in southern Ohio. ODOT District 9 s 2021 Construction Guide is available online at transportation.ohio.gov.
ODOT to invest in local projects
Pictured are Ohio Department of Transportation officials discussing Ohio 7 rehabilitation plans with area residents and officials back in 2019 in Gallia County. (OVP File Photo)
MARIETTA The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is gearing up for another busy construction season, according to recent news releases from the agency.
This year, ODOT will reportedly invest $1.92 billion into 956 projects to improve transportation across the state.
The 2021 construction program includes improvements to 876 bridges and 4,596 miles of pavement. Ninety-six cents of every dollar invested will go toward making sure existing roads and bridges are in good condition and as safe as possible, the news release stated.
ODOT to invest in local projects
Pictured are Ohio Department of Transportation officials discussing Ohio 7 rehabilitation plans with area residents and officials back in 2019 in Gallia County. (OVP File Photo)
MARIETTA The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is gearing up for another busy construction season, according to recent news releases from the agency.
This year, ODOT will reportedly invest $1.92 billion into 956 projects to improve transportation across the state.
The 2021 construction program includes improvements to 876 bridges and 4,596 miles of pavement. Ninety-six cents of every dollar invested will go toward making sure existing roads and bridges are in good condition and as safe as possible, the news release stated.
Credit Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 9
Construction’s under way on a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet highway safety project to replace the US 60-KY 801 intersection near the Bath-Rowan county line with a mini-roundabout.
Contractors are currently working on drainage, lighting, and other parts of the intersection, and expect to begin pavement changes next week, the week of April 12. Construction will take about two weeks, weather permitting.
During construction, motorists on US 60 and KY 801 should watch for lane changes, lane closures, and flagged traffic. No road closures are planned, but traffic impacts could take place 24-hours a day at times. Delays can be expected.
Housing and Development Newsletter
The city constructed a PHB (formerly known as a High Intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) ) system on mast arms over the Calle Real travel lanes at Kingston Avenue. The PHB system replaced the previous old-style yellow flashing beacons at this three-way intersection.
The PHB system is a hybrid of a flashing beacon and a traffic signal and is another federally approved MUTCD signal for pedestrian-actuated crosswalk enhancements. The PHB includes a signal face suspended above the roadway that has two red lenses above a single yellow lens.
The system remains dark until pedestrian-activated. When activated, the signal flashes yellow, then a steady yellow, followed by a steady red, and finally alternate flashing red lights. The primary benefit is the requirement for all vehicles to stop for the red light. Vehicles may proceed when the red light is flashing and it is safe to do so.