COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks have announced a $15 million grant initiative aimed at enhancing roadway safety and improving road signage across various local cities and townships.
Governor DeWine emphasized the importance of road safety, stating, “The safety of those who travel on Ohio’s roadways will always be a top priority. 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.”
The funding will be distributed through ODOT’s Small City Grant Program and Township Sign Grant Program. The Small City Grant Program will allocate $14,324,280 to nine projects in communities with populations between 5,000 and 24,999. These funds will be used for converting intersections into roundabouts, improving or reconstructing roadways, and upgrading traffic signals.
Additionally, the Township Sign Grant Program will provide $845,040.42 for 38 signage projects in 30 counties. This program covers the costs of signs, posts, and related hardware for township-maintained roads.
As part of this initiative, Deerfield Township in Ross County will receive $10,112.76, and Jefferson Township will receive $8,751.23.
