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Times Leader Staff Writer MARTINS FERRY Damage to a section of Zane Highway caused by a waterline replacement project is being temporarily fixed this week until it can be repaved in the spring. The waterline work was related to a project to provide clean water to the village of Bridgeport from the city of Martins Ferry’s plant. However, following the work the roadway was not fixed, leaving it to get even more more rough and bumpy this winter. Some residents tired of the conditions recently took to social media to complain about the state of the road. Some motorists have been trying to avoid the area altogether. The damage is located near the Aetna Street intersection, one of the busiest parts of Zane Highway near a gas station and other businesses. ....
Staff Writer MARTINS FERRY The city designated Delaware Street a one-way road between South Zane Highway and Vine Street. This action follows a major waterline replacement project that was completed recently. Martins Ferry Safety Director Jack Regis Jr. said traffic will be allowed to travel west on Delaware Street from Vine to South Zane only. Signage is posted designating that section of road as one-way. There also are “do not enter” signs at the Vine Street intersection. Regis said motorists can be fined if they do not heed the signage. Regis noted that part of Delaware Street was made one-way after he was approached by residents regarding the idea. Since there was parking on one side of the street, there was only room for one car to pass at a time. Sometimes there would be a “standoff” until one car would allow another to go through, he said. ....