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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

WKRC

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Highways reopen in Clinton County after crash

CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - A crash closed the southbound lanes of I-71 Thursday. It happened around 5:40 a.m. on I-71 SB at SR-73/Waynesville in Clinton County. SR-73 WB was also closed beyond Denny Road due to a crash. It remains unclear if anyone was injured.

Clinton County, OH · 2d
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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

1808Delaware

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ODOT Road Project Report For November 15 – November 21

Limited work continues on the region’s roadways. Below is information from the Ohio Department of Transportation for improvement and construction projects for Delaware and Franklin Counties during the coming week. As always, work is weather dependent. As a reminder, continuous updates on traffic bottlenecks and closures is provided 24...

Delaware County, OH · 14h

LongIslandPress

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Going Places: ‘It Was a Choice’: Columbus, Ohio Allocates $250 Million to Build 150 Miles of Biking, Walking Trails

“It was a choice,” Eric Oberg, Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Senior Director of Programs, says of Columbus, Ohio’s decision to spend $250 million over the next five years to build 150 miles of bikeways, walkways and trails. In November 2024, voters in Central Ohio approved Issue 47,...

Columbus, OH · 9d

The Columbus Dispatch

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Some Ohio fuel dipping below $3 ahead of Thanksgiving, analysts say

Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information. A... Thanksgiving miracle? The Ohio average gas price is dipping lower and lower ahead of the autumn holiday, with some stations reporting $2.99 per gallon on Nov. 13, according to fuel price tracker GasBuddy. As the war in Iran continues to impact everyday Buckeyes at the pump, that's certainly something to be grateful for. Ohio's average price per gallon was $3.57 as of Nov. 13. That's down six cents from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, and 34 cents from a week ago, according to AAA. It's also 30 cents below the national average. The Columbus metro area's average price per gallon dropped a little over six cents from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13 as well to $3.58. On Nov. 6, the average price per gallon was $3.95, according to AAA. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } 11 states with gas prices below $3 and cheapest station in the nation at $2.69/gal this morning! GasBuddy tracking $2.99/gal prices in several states, with cheapest price listed:NC $2.69TN $2.69TX $2.75GA $2.79OK $2.79CO $2.87IN $2.88SC $2.97KY $2.99MS $2.99OH $2.99 — Patrick De Haan (@GasBuddyGuy) November 11, 2026 Did the

Ohio · 1d

columbusunderground.com

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Free Bus Ride Program to be Discontinued

The C-Pass program, which provides free bus passes for Downtown workers, will be discontinued at the end of 2026. First launched as a small pilot project in 2015, the program was fully established in 2018 by the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District (SID). The free rides were previously funded by both the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and through assessments of Downtown property owners, but when Downtown Columbus Inc. (DCI) took over many of the operations of the Capital Crossroads and Discovery District SIDs, the future of the program was in doubt.

Columbus, OH · 3d

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

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

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

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 · 4d

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

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 · 2d

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