COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks on Thursday, Sept. 12, announced that ODOT will award a total of $15 million in grant funding to support roadway safety improvements and improved road signage in several local cities and townships.
In Preble County, the City of Eaton’s N. Maple Street Reconstruction project’s third phase, which will include full depth reconstruction of N. Maple Street from Main Street to south of High Street, was awarded $2,000,000. Work also includes on-street parking and 5-foot sidewalk on both sides, as well as storm sewer improvements. The third phase of the ongoing North Maple Street reconstruction project is slated for 2028.
“The safety of those who travel on Ohio’s roadways will always be a top priority,” said Governor DeWine. “Whether it’s upgrading a major thoroughfare or installing better signage along a small township road, the projects we’re supporting will help local governments maintain and improve the streets their citizens drive on each day.”
ODOT is awarding the funding as part of its Small City Grant Program and Township Sign Grant Program.
Through the Small City Grant Program, ODOT is investing $14,324,280 into nine projects in nine communities. Projects will convert intersections to roundabouts, improve or reconstruct roadways, and upgrade traffic signals.
The ODOT Small Cities Grant Program funds projects in cities with populations from 5,000 to 24,999 that are outside the boundaries of a metropolitan planning organization.
