Ohio Department of Transportation - Tue July 23, 2019
Work Begins on Ohio's First SmartLane on Interstate 670
As part of Ohio's efforts to be a leader in using technology to improve traffic and safety in the state, construction will begin in Columbus this week on the state's first SmartLane; a 7 mi. stretch of Interstate 670 between downtown and the John Glenn International Airport....
Ohio DOT - Wed July 17, 2019
Ohio's Highway Safety Program Grows to Third Largest in U.S.
Beginning this year, the Ohio Department of Transportation is investing a record $158 million annually into projects specifically aimed at making our roads safer. These projects include everything from additional signage to the complete reconfiguration of intersections....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue May 28, 2019
Large ODOT Contracts Focus on Mill Creek Expressway
Following completion of the Phase 5A of its Mill Creek Expressway project, the Ohio Department of Transportation will award two more major contracts to general contractors to complete the 11-phase project in greater Cincinnati that started in 2010 and is scheduled for completion in 2025....
ODOT - Tue May 28, 2019
ODOT Announces Leadership Changes in Columbus, Lima
A change in leadership is occurring at the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). Kirk Slusher of Lima has accepted the position as assistant director of field operations for ODOT in Columbus. As an assistant director, Slusher will oversee the district deputy directors in each of the state's 12 transportation districts, and will oversee the central office divisions of operations, information technology, facilities and equipment management....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue April 30, 2019
Cincinnati Expressway Improvements Move Forward
Only a few contracts remain to be completed in the Ohio Department of Transportation's 11-phase I-75 Mill Creek Expressway project in Greater Cincinnati, an initiative started in April 2010 and valued at between $550 million and $650 million....
Ohio Governor’s Office - Tue April 02, 2019
DeWine Declares Emergency Due to Winter Damage
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency March 20 in 37 Ohio counties that suffered serious highway damage following severe weather that started in February. The emergency proclamation will allow the Ohio Department of Transportation and local governments to access federal emergency relief funds....
CEG - Tue April 02, 2019
Legislators Fail to Agree on DeWine's Gas Tax Proposal
A Sunday deadline passed with the Ohio Legislature and Senate failing to reach a deal on Gov. Mike DeWine's proposal for a gasoline tax increase. Negotiations between the state House and Senate broke down March 29 and were adjourned until April 1, ensuring that the deadline of March 29 would not be met and the proposed tax increase would not take effect by July 1, as the governor wanted....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue March 05, 2019
ODOT Director Warns of Coming Financial Crisis
Unless serious measures are taken soon to bolster funding for the Ohio Department of Transportation, its ability to properly maintain, rebuild, and expand the state's road and bridge network will be compromised, ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks told the Governor's Advisory Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Feb....
AASHTO Journal - Tue February 05, 2019
Group Pushes for Higher Fuel Tax, More Road Funding
Local government officials, local chambers of commerce, and local transportation groups are working together as part of a new advocacy organization to increase Ohio's state fuel tax and impose a fee on alternative-fueled vehicles to help generate more transportation funding....
AASHTO Journal - Wed January 23, 2019
Incoming Ohio, Kansas Governors Fill DOT Directorships
Incoming Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly named Julie Lorenz to serve as interim secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation on Jan. 10, according to news reports, while Jack Marchbanks is being tapped by Ohio Gov.-elect Mike DeWine as the Ohio Department of Transportation's new director....
