Apr 9, 2021
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Washington and surrounding counties in the coming weeks.
All outlined work is weather permitting.
¯ I-77 resurfacing: A resurfacing project begins on April 19 on I-77 between Exits 1 and 6.
The project also includes guardrail replacement, drainage correction and concrete barrier upgrades.
The passing lanes of I-77 north and south will be closed.
Estimated completion: June 4.
¯ I-77 resurfacing: A resurfacing and concrete joint repair project is also taking place on I-77, between Exits 6 and 16.
The passing lane of I-77 north is closed.
Estimated completion: Aug. 1.
¯ City of Marietta signal/fiber optic upgrades: A traffic signal and fiber optic system project is taking place at various intersections in Marietta, including Putnam, Front, Third, Seventh, Greene, Pike and Acme Streets.
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.
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.