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ODOT to invest in local projects
Pictured are Ohio Department of Transportation officials discussing Ohio 7 rehabilitation plans with area residents and officials back in 2019 in Gallia County. (OVP File Photo)
MARIETTA The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is gearing up for another busy construction season, according to recent news releases from the agency.
This year, ODOT will reportedly invest $1.92 billion into 956 projects to improve transportation across the state.
The 2021 construction program includes improvements to 876 bridges and 4,596 miles of pavement. Ninety-six cents of every dollar invested will go toward making sure existing roads and bridges are in good condition and as safe as possible, the news release stated.
ODOT to invest in local projects
Pictured are Ohio Department of Transportation officials discussing Ohio 7 rehabilitation plans with area residents and officials back in 2019 in Gallia County. (OVP File Photo)
MARIETTA The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is gearing up for another busy construction season, according to recent news releases from the agency.
This year, ODOT will reportedly invest $1.92 billion into 956 projects to improve transportation across the state.
The 2021 construction program includes improvements to 876 bridges and 4,596 miles of pavement. Ninety-six cents of every dollar invested will go toward making sure existing roads and bridges are in good condition and as safe as possible, the news release stated.
SR 7 named Distracted Driving Safety Corridor
Staff Report
GALLIPOLIS Faced with a growing issue of distracted driving in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) have launched a new Distracted Driving Safety Corridor in Gallia County. The corridor, which goes from just south of State Route 218 to the Meigs County line on State Route 7, will now see targeted enforcement and increased signage reminding motorists to ditch the distractions and focus on driving.
State Route 7 has seen the highest number of distracted driving crashes for any route in Gallia County since 2019, and will be a major focus for troopers in 2021. According to OSTATS, 10,753 distracted driving crashes occurred statewide in 2020 resulting in 29 fatalities.