A road repaving project on State Route 21 in Ohio is showing significant improvement. Construction on the project began early on Sept. 9, and officials are anticipating an early completion date.
Four lanes of State Route 21 are being repaved, with north and southbound lanes down to one lane each.
The project includes a full depth, grinding down of old pavement and road replacement with new asphalt, and upgrades to the intersection, catch basin, drainage and culverts.
"Most of the resurfacing should be done by the end of (this) week, weather permitting," said Justin Chesnic, spokesman for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 4. "It's moving along pretty well."
Entryway and exit ramps for State Route 93 are also being repaved, according to Chesnic. Permanent striping will be done towards the end of the project in 2025.
ODOT’s district preservation funds is paying for the $3.5 million project, according to Chesnic.
The route sees over 19,000 cars each day, and is a major roadway between Massillon and Cleveland, according to ODOT.
A related construction project has been ongoing since March along State Route 21 in Wayne County.
Work includes complete pavement replacement, bridge repairs and culvert replacement. Safety improvements are also being implemented at four intersection.
That project is expected to be completed in June 2026.
The project is being funded by federal and state grants, and has a price tag of $31 million.
Source: The Repository, Yahoo
