Be ready to see some roadwork popping up over Allen County as the engineer's office is preparing to start their guardrail replacement project. The Allen County Engineer's Office received a federal grant to repair about 12,000 feet of guardrails in the area. Grants like these help bring the rails up to standard and replace them when they have deteriorated. An estimated 23% of rails will be replaced in Allen County.

As warmer weather arrives, you may notice an increase in motorcyclists on the roadways. The month of May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Ohio State Highway Patrol wants to remind motorists and motorcyclists to be aware when driving. According to OSHP in 2019, there were 3,585 crashes involving motorcycles in the state, with 165 deaths and 3,245 injuries. Crashes last year saw an 8% increase from 2018, and fatalities saw a 10% increase. Taking training class, wearing safety equipment, and riding with proper endorsements are just some of the ways to help protect yourself and others.