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Shortage of plow drivers means longer waits for clear roads in some parts of Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Department of Transportation plans to have about 1700 plow trucks on state roads during the height of the storm. That’s a little less than normal because of the shortage of drivers. Ohio Department of Transportation Spokesman Matt Bruning said 3,300 drivers are working to clear roads, down… Read More
Athens Co. ODOT Plows Get Artistic Touch from Students
By: WOUB News Team
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MARIETTA, Ohio — Athens County students’s art can be seen this winter season as the snow falls. Groups put their artistic touch on Ohio Department of Transportation snow plows as part of the Paint-the-Plow program. Students at Athens High School, Alexander High School, Nelsonville-York High School, Trimble High School, and the Tri-County Career Center recently… Read More
Report: 80,000 Distracted Driving Crashes In Ohio In Last Five Years
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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Those crashes killed at least 268 people and injured more than 3,000. Gov. Mike DeWine is fighting back with a panel to make some policy recommendations based on a new report. The report from a task force formed last year says it believes smart phones are a reason why traffic deaths have increased in four of… Read More
ODOT Director Responds To House Lawmakers’ Cut To Gas Tax Increase Proposal
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The director of the Ohio Department of Transportation isn’t pleased with the decision by the House Finance Committee to cut Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed 18 cent gas tax increase down to just under 11 cents. But he’s holding out hope, even though that plan is likely to be on the House floor Thursday. ODOT Director… Read More
Dozens Of Ohio Roads Are Closed Right Now Due To Flooding
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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More than 70 roads throughout the state are closed right now due to flooding in low lying areas. ODOT spokesman Matt Bruning says melting snow and heavy rains have resulted in flooded roads. And he says the situation could get worse before it gets better. “Those areas that usually flood pretty quickly when we get… Read More
DeWine Warns Of Impending Crisis With Construction Fund Shortage
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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The state doesn’t have any money for new road construction projects, and funding is falling short to make repairs to existing infrastructure. Gov. Mike DeWine says this is an impending crisis. And it’s looking more and more likely that the state will seek an gas tax increase to fill the hole. DeWine says it’s important to… Read More
ODOT Director Says Agency Facing “Grim”, “Dangerous” Financial Situation
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The road ahead is rough for the Ohio Department of Transportation, according to the agency’s director. ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks spoke before a panel that will recommend to Gov. Mike DeWine how to fund major new road construction, telling them that money is also running out for maintenance of existing infrastructure. Marchbanks said 15 years… Read More
ODOT Changing Out All Signs For First Time In Decades
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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The state department of transportation has a bigger job than usual in changing the 38 road signs at Ohio’s borders that feature the new governor’s name. The signs are meant to last at least 20 years, so ODOT usually just replaces the names of the governor and lieutenant governor. But ODOT spokesman Matt Bruning said… Read More