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Chillicothe Gazette

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Bridge Street construction to pause for the holiday season

CHILLICOTHE— After a long summer of construction for drivers and workers, Bridge Street construction will officially be on a break this holiday season. This pause has been planned for the holiday season throughout the entire project. The Ohio Department of Transportation recently announced that the street should reopen fully by Nov. 20, 2026. More from Bridge Street: Wing lovers rejoice. Wingstop opens its first Ross County location Drivers will be able to drive in the northbound and southbound lanes to reach their destinations during the pause. Crews, however, will still be working on smaller projects like the sidewalks and the shared-use path over the holidays. ODOT released additional details on Nov. 13, including: Crews will need to paint temporary lane markings for the new traffic pattern. Because temperatures must be warmer for the paint to be properly applied and dry, the work must be done during the day and cannot be completed at night. Beginning at 7 a.m. Nov. 15, crews will begin prepping the concrete for painting the lane markings on the new northbound lanes for Bridge Street between Riverside Drive and Marietta Road. Traffic will be reduced to a single northbound lane during this operation, so expect long

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Portsmouth Reopens Scherer Hollow Road After Months-Long Hillside Closure

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Scherer Hollow Road has reopened to traffic, ending a closure that lasted more than three months while crews completed a roadway improvement project on the narrow hillside route, the city said in a social media post reported by the Scioto Valley Guardian. The road closed on Aug. 3 for the extended project, […]

Portsmouth, OH · 3d

Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

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U.S. 33 widening lands on Ohio's draft funding list

A proposed state transportation funding list would provide $4 million for preliminary engineering on a U.S. 33 widening project in Franklin and Fairfield counties. The funding would be provided in fiscal year 2028, according to a community announcement from the Ohio Department of Transportation. The Fairfield County project is among 13 projects in 12 counties included in a $46.7 million draft funding list approved by the Transportation Review Advisory Council . The council, known as TRAC, reviews funding for major transportation projects in Ohio. Its draft list covers fiscal years 2027 through 2030. Of the overall funding, $37.1 million is proposed for 12 projects, including the U.S. 33 widening project. An additional $9.6 million would completely fund construction of the I-275 SmartLane project in Clermont and Hamilton counties. Public can comment before final vote The U.S. 33 proposal is not yet a final funding commitment. The public can submit comments on the draft list by emailing trac@dot.ohio.gov through Dec. 9. TRAC is scheduled to vote on the final list at its Dec. 17 meeting. How Ohio's transportation funding process works TRAC operates on an annual application cycle and determines funding commitments for projects in Ohio's Major New Construction Program. Projects

Ohio · 2d

NewsForce 24/7

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ODOT Draft List Puts $15.1 Million Behind Four Central Ohio Road Projects

The Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing to put $15.1 million behind four major central Ohio road projects over the next several years, in a draft funding list released Nov. 10 by the department’s Transportation Review Advisory Council and reported by The Columbus Dispatch. The draft list covers 13 major projects statewide totaling $46.7 million, […]

Ohio · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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Chillicothe’s Western Avenue Bus Route Adds Three Stops Starting Monday

Riders on the Chillicothe Transit System’s Western Avenue route will find three new stops and one relocated stop starting Monday, Nov. 16, the transit system announced. The changes are designed to put the fare-free route within easier reach of several apartment communities, according to the announcement as reported by J News Network. The new stops […]

Chillicothe, OH · 1d

mindfullyamerican.com

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3 Rules for Warming Up a Car in Ohio That Can Lead to a Ticket

If you start your car and walk back inside while it warms up, you could be breaking the law. Here’s what Ohio’s rules say about warming up your car, so a cold morning doesn’t cost you a fine. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic...

Ohio · 12d

NewsForce 24/7

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Winchester Pike Bridge Over U.S. 33 to Close Nov. 20 for Year-Plus Rebuild

The Winchester Pike bridge over U.S. 33 on Columbus’ Southeast Side will close for more than a year starting Nov. 20, the Ohio Department of Transportation announced in a Nov. 10 media release reported by The Columbus Dispatch. The bridge is expected to remain closed through early 2028 while crews complete a major round of […]

Columbus, OH · 3d

NewsForce 24/7

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Ohio Officials Warn of ‘Beat the Sign’ Stop-Sign Challenge After Medina County Crash

Ohio school safety officials are warning families and school districts about a dangerous driving activity known as “Beat the Sign,” after a serious crash in Medina County in which the at-fault driver reportedly kept a log of attempts to run stop signs, the Akron Beacon Journal reported. In its November 2026 social media bulletin, the […]

Medina County, OH · 4d

NewsForce 24/7

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Semi Crash and Fuel Spill Close I-70 to I-71 Ramp Near Downtown Columbus

A tractor-trailer crash spilled fuel and closed the ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to northbound Interstate 71 near downtown Columbus early Thursday morning, Nov. 12, according to The Columbus Dispatch. A Columbus police dispatcher told The Columbus Dispatch the tractor-trailer crashed into a concrete barrier on the ramp at about 4:50 a.m. No injuries were […]

Columbus, OH · 2d

wakr.net

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Ohio Proposes $46.7 Million for Road Projects, Including Stark and Cuyahoga Counties

Nearly $47 million could be heading toward major road projects across Ohio, including improvements in Stark and Cuyahoga counties. The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council has approved a draft funding list totaling $46.7 million for 13 projects across 12 counties between fiscal years 2027 and 2030.

Cuyahoga County, OH · 3d

Transportation Today News

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Ohio approves $46.7M draft funding list for statewide transportation improvements

The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) recently approved a draft funding list for fiscal years 2027-2030 that includes 13 projects in 12 counties totaling $46.7 million. The public is invited to comment on the draft list through Dec. 9 by emailing trac@dot.ohio.gov. TRAC will vote to finalize the list on Dec. […] The post Ohio approves $46.7M draft funding list for statewide transportation improvements appeared first on Transportation Today .

Ohio · 1d

i75exitguide.com

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I-75 Thanksgiving Travelers Get Relief at the Gas Pump

Thanksgiving travelers using I-75 may see some relief at the gas pump as the national average price for regular gasoline has fallen below $4 per gallon. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average recently dropped to $3.9081 per gallon, nearly 20 cents lower than the previous week. AAA attributed the decline to lower crude oil prices, the seasonal shift to less-expensive winter-blend gasoline and reduced demand.

Michigan · 2d

WKYC

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Ohio's road salt supply takes a hit: What could it mean for drivers this winter?

Ohio · 1d

hoodline.com

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West Columbus E-Bike and School Bus Collision Sends One to Grant Medical Center

One person was seriously injured when a school bus and an e-bike collided in west Columbus Tuesday afternoon, according to a city dispatcher, with the patient rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The crash closed out a day that already had Columbus drivers, cyclists and school officials on edge about e-bike safety on city streets.

Columbus, OH · 3d

10TV

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Ohio lawmaker proposes rules for driverless taxis before they arrive

Ohio · 2d

spectrumnews1.com

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Ohio sees one of the nation’s steepest gas price declines

CINCINNATI — Ohio drivers are seeing one of the sharpest drops in gas prices in the country, with the state average for regular gasoline falling 32 cents in the past week as national prices dip below $4 a gallon for the first time since August. Only Michigan and Colorado...

Ohio · 5d

signalakron.org

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Gas stations aren’t passing on gas-tax holiday savings, some Ohio drivers say

About 30 days before Republicans suffered their biggest midterm election in decades this week, party leaders in the Statehouse made a big promise to drivers to temporarily cut Ohio’s gas tax, starting just as early voting began. As planned, gas prices listed on retailers’ signs would fall the whole...

Ohio · 5d

delawaresource.com

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Delaware County Transit has record-breaking October, despite sales tax levy failing

DELAWARE — Delaware County Transit (DCT) had its single highest month ever in October in terms of trips, but saw its 0.2% sales and use tax levy fail in the 2026 midterm election. The transportation agency completed 20,724 trips in October. For reference, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)...

Delaware County, OH · 4d

WHIO Dayton

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Ohio drivers find relief as gas prices drop below $4 a gallon

Drivers are seeing a bit of relief this morning at the pump as gas prices have fallen again.

Ohio · 4d

Fox 19

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Brent Spence Bridge traffic: Get text alerts before you drive

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Officials on the Kentucky and Ohio sides of the river are working to keep the public up to date on upcoming work on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Thousands of drivers use bridge, nearby streets. Thousands of people use the Brent Spence Bridge every day, and...

Ohio · 5d