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Ohio’s $11b transportation budget gets the unanimous green light and heads to Gov. Mike DeWine
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — After rare unanimous agreement in both the Ohio House and Senate, one of the state’s four budgets is headed to Gov. Mike DeWine for… Read More

Thanksgiving travel is expected to hit a record in Ohio as drivers hit the roads
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — This Thanksgiving travel season is expected to hit a record in Ohio. AAA estimates 3.2 million people will be traveling in Ohio – with… Read More

Roads and airports will be crowded this weekend. Here’s how to prepare
By: Rachel Treisman | NPR
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Updated September 1, 2023 at 11:50 AM ET WASHINGTON (NPR) — This Labor Day weekend is shaping up to be a crowded one, from airports to roads. The Federal Aviation… Read More
![Road construction is seen on Stimpson Avenue in Athens, Ohio, on Monday, July 26, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/072621_StimpsonAvenueConstruction_0008-e1685133684310-900x422.jpg)
Ohio drivers urged to plan ahead to avoid frustration with road construction
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The summer travel season will be fully underway in Ohio this weekend — and so will more than 1,000 road construction projects that could… Read More

Damaged interstate bridge lane reopens near Parkersburg after repairs
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Workers have completed repairs to an interstate bridge in West Virginia and reopened it fully. The Interstate 77 bridge over U.S. 50 near Parkersburg has been… Read More

Local leaders say Intel’s future workforce will need public transportation options
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMUBS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As President Joe Biden and other leaders prepare to attend a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Intel project in Licking County — which Ohio… Read More

Speed limit reduced temporarily on 2 roads near Marshall University
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — The speed limit on two roads near Marshall University have been temporarily reduced while officials conduct a traffic study to determine if permanent changes are needed… Read More

AAA Predicts Record Traffic for 4th of July Holiday
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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The Ohio Automobile Association (AAA) predicts a record 49 million people will be traveling for the 4th of July holiday. That includes 2.1 million Ohioans. Drivers are likely to face… Read More

Multi-State Trooper Project Focuses on Distracted Driving
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The State Highway Patrol says a recent distracted driving enforcement project with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project resulted in more than 1,600 citations for… Read More

West Virginia Officials: Staffing Issues Slowing Road Repair
By: Associated Press
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia officials say staffing issues are slowing road repairs and they’re seeking ways to hire more to increase fixes and maintenance. New outlets report Gov…. Read More

Wriston Appointed Acting W.Va. Highways Commissioner
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Jimmy Wriston has been appointed acting West Virginia highways commissioner. Gov. Jim Justice announced Wriston’s appointment Tuesday. Wriston also will serve as deputy transportation secretary. Wriston… Read More

W.Va. Gov Orders Crews to Prioritize Secondary Road Projects
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia officials have released lists naming secondary roads across the state that need maintenance. Gov. Jim Justice ordered Division of Highways district managers last week… Read More

W.Va. Gov Orders Crews to Prioritize Secondary Road Projects
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has ordered highway crews to compile a list of secondary road projects in their counties. Speaking to Division of Highways district… Read More

After a Shakeup, W.Va. Gov Pledges to Fix Secondary Roads
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Gov. Jim Justice says he’s going to hire workers and buy equipment to speed up repairs on secondary roads in West Virginia. The Republican governor on… Read More

West Virginia to Receive $1.4M in Federal Funds to Fix Roads
By: Associated Press
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NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) – The federal government has provided $1.4 million to repair West Virginia roads that were damaged in storms last spring. The funding is through the Federal… Read More

Group Says No Money For Road Projects Means Gas Tax Hike Could Possible
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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A coalition of business leaders and local elected officials say there’s no money for big road construction projects in the transportation budget that will come out next month, so lawmakers… Read More