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Construction delayed on first roundabout linked to Google data center project
Allen County

Construction delayed on first roundabout linked to Google data center project

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated May 27, 2026

Construction on the first roundabout connected to the Google data center project has been delayed following public feedback and ongoing discussions with impacted landowners and utility companies. Officials hope to have the project back on schedule by the end of June.

Lima City Council debates Cable Road Project amid community concerns and opposition
Allen County

Lima City Council debates Cable Road Project amid community concerns and opposition

  • Sophia Fields
  • Updated Apr 22, 2026

Different opinions expressed tonight as Lima City Council talked again about the Cable Road Project.

Aging Main Street bridge slated for replacement; community input requested
Allen County

Aging Main Street bridge slated for replacement; community input requested

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Mar 18, 2026

The city of Lima is planning to replace the aging South Main Street bridge over the Ottawa River and is asking for public input.
Residents can attend an open house March 25 to review designs and share feedback on the project.

ODOT director highlights Ohio transportation facts, upcoming projects
Allen County

ODOT director highlights Ohio transportation facts, upcoming projects

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Feb 2, 2026

Members of the Lima Exchange Club heard an update on Ohio’s transportation system and future road projects from Ohio Department of Transportation District One Director Chris Hughes.

New roundabout opens at Thayer Road and State Route 81 in Lima
Allen County
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New roundabout opens at Thayer Road and State Route 81 in Lima

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Oct 10, 2025

A new roundabout is now open at the intersection of Thayer Road and State Route 81, part of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s effort to improve traffic safety across the state.

Lima resurfacing five miles of streets this fall, adds two additional roads
Allen County

Lima resurfacing five miles of streets this fall, adds two additional roads

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Oct 3, 2025

Ross Vennekotter, Civil Engineer II for the City of Lima, said, “Warm weather… it does make the cooling of the asphalt take a little longer, a few more passes with the rollers, but it is pretty nice without having major rain events.”

Rail maintenance to close multiple Lima crossings
Allen County

Rail maintenance to close multiple Lima crossings

  • Updated Jun 15, 2025

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Lima is preparing for upcoming rail crossing closures.

Downtown Lima intersection to close for a week
Allen County

Downtown Lima intersection to close for a week

  • Updated May 11, 2025

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Road construction will continue in downtown Lima this week.

Ohio Department of Transportation urging motorists to be aware of road crews
Hancock County
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Ohio Department of Transportation urging motorists to be aware of road crews

  • Updated Apr 23, 2025

This week marks National Work Zone Awareness Week, urging motorists to always keep an eye on where they are on the road and to slow down and move over while passing through work zones.

Allen County Engineer announces road closure in Shawnee Township
Allen County

Allen County Engineer announces road closure in Shawnee Township

  • Press release written and provided by the Allen County Engineer's Office
  • Apr 14, 2025

HANTHORN ROAD and MCCLAIN ROAD Intersection will be CLOSED starting Monday, April 28th for intersection improvements, scheduled to reopen on July 1st.

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