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JACKSONTOWN – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 5 invites the public to an open house regarding a proposed project to develop transportation infrastructure improvements that will improve mobility and support economic growth along the State Route 161 / State Route 37 corridor in eastern Franklin County and western Licking County. As this is an open house meeting, you’re welcome to stop by whenever is convenient between 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. No formal presentation …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is sounding the alarm after a troubling increase in crashes involving roadside workers this year. As of June, ODOT has reported 68 work zone crashes in 2025 — a figure officials describe as both “alarming and entirely preventable.” One of the most recent incidents occurred in Columbiana County, where a worker …

Union County ODOT crews are making good progress on a series of culvert replacements along U.S. 36 between Marysville and the Delaware County line. Out of 14 planned culvert replacements, crews have completed 7 as of May 19. Work on the eighth culvert began today. Each culvert location is planned for five days to complete, with crews beginning work on …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Transportation is launching a record-$3.2 billion construction season. This includes 955 projects, 38 of them considered “major” with a value above $10 million, across the state.  “We know that drivers see ODOT’s orange barrels and cones as an inconvenience, but they are also a signal of progress and improvement,” said Governor DeWine. “This year’s …

COLUMBUS – Ohioans are encouraged to be a part of the process to shape the future of transportation in our state. The Ohio Department of Transportation is accepting public comments on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) for 2026 through 2029. The plan identifies the multi-modal transportation improvement projects that are scheduled for some phase of implementation throughout the state over the next …

COLUMBUS – Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) today announced the award of $8.7 million to support bridge projects as part of ODOT’s Local Major Bridge Program. This round of funding will go to modernizing and repairing four local bridges in Franklin, Fairfield, Hamilton, and Lake counties. “Investing in our local bridges builds safer connections and supports our economy by keeping our transportation …

Ohio, January 2025 — As winter weather continues to cause havoc on Ohio roads, drivers whose vehicles suffer damage from potholes may be eligible for reimbursement. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) encourages motorists to report vehicle damage caused by potholes on interstates, federal, or state routes via their website. Once a report is filed, ODOT will inform the driver …

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks will step down as director on September 30, 2024, and that Pamela Vest Boratyn will be nominated to serve as ODOT director beginning October 1, 2024.  Boratyn will need to be confirmed by the Ohio Senate. “I want to thank Director Marchbanks for his leadership …

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) would like to invite you to an upcoming public meeting to receive your input on improvements that have been developed to address safety issues at the intersection of State Route (SR) 229 and SR 61 located west of the Village of Marengo in Bennington Township, Morrow County. Recently, the area surrounding the intersection has …