Construction season will be starting early in downtown Lima as phase two of the streetscape improvement project is set to begin. Truck detour signs will be going up in early February for Central Avenue between Elm Street and Wayne Street. The contractor will begin installing the new storm sewer during the winter, and in the spring work on new sidewalks, street lighting, crosswalks, and more will begin.
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The City of Lima wants motorists to take note of a traffic change for tomorrow. The traffic light at the intersection of Elm Street and Jameson will be worked on, and the intersection will become a four-way stop. With a partial lane closure. If you can find an alternate route for Thursday, it may be a good idea. The work is expected to take about 8 hours.
The State of Ohio is providing money to build two more roundabouts in Allen County to make those intersections safer. Governor Mike DeWine awarded $63 million to 19 roundabout projects or cable barrier projects statewide. The Ohio Department of Transportation will be looking to build a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of State Route 501 and Fort Amanda Road. They were awarded $3.5 million for the project that is expected to start in 2029.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A two-vehicle crash in downtown Lima Monday morning ended with one car upside-down in an intersection. No one was seriously injured in the crash, but one person was transported to the hospital for minor injuries.
The City of Lima is gearing up for its fall road resurfacing project. The city has 15 roads marked for the road work being done by Bluffton Paving. They hope to start Wednesday, October 16th, with a portion of Robb Avenue between Cole and Metcalf. There are streets all around the city scheduled for resurfacing. The contractor will put up no parking signs a few days before to let residents know they will be coming. The public works department asks motorists and residents to find other routes during the repaving process as partial lane closures are expected.
It was a full house Monday night in Convoy as area residents learn about 3 upcoming major road construction projects in Van Wert County. The first project is at the intersections of U.S. Route 30 at Convoy-Heller Road and Payne Road where State Route 49 intersects. At these two locations, ODOT plans to construct a restricted crossing U-turn similar to the concept at U.S. Route 30 and Thayer Road in Allen County. The second project consists of a building an overpass taking Convoy Road over U.S. Route 30. There will be no access to U.S. Route 30 from Convoy Road. The third project is located at U.S. Route 224 and Lincoln Highway where the intersection will be converted into a single-lane roundabout. ODOT says these projects are needed as an increase in traffic and number of fatal crashes have been noted.
September 30, 2024, Press Release from the City of Lima: Replacement of the West Street Bridge over the Ottawa River is now complete. The work began in April 2024 to replace the bridge built in the 1970s, resulting in the closure of the area between North Shore Drive and South Shore Drive/West Eureka St., along with a portion of the Rotary Riverwalk. These areas are now accessible to motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. The project consisted of several improvements to the roadway, including the replacement of the bridge deck and beams, along with storm sewer improvements. The West Street Bridge also has new sidewalks, ADA ramps, curb lines, curb ramps, and newly resurfaced pavement.
September 24, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Transportation District 7: SIDNEY (Tuesday, September 24, 2024) - The Ohio Department of Transportation District 7 is seeking public comments regarding the following projects. Those interested in giving feedback on the above project can submit their comments to Tricia Bishop at 937-497-6721 or via email at Tricia.Bishop@dot.ohio.gov.
The Allen County Engineer's Office announced that Hillville Road, between Bentley Road and Tom Fett Road, will be closed from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. for asphalt paving. Emergency vehicles will have access.
The Federal Highway Administration says that roundabouts can reduce injury and fatal crashes by an average of 82% where they are installed. This week is National Roundabout Week, and the Ohio Department of Transportation says they have seen a significant decrease in crashes where they have installed roundabouts. In the data they released this week about the yearly rate of injury and fatal crashes, four intersections in our area have seen significant drops.