$100M in ODOT projects underway
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June 16, 2025
A large, water-filled bladder catches debris from the demolition of the bridge near Magnetic Springs earlier this month. The project started as a repair and turned into a full replacement set to be finished this fall. The bridge is one of close to $100 million in roadway projects the Ohio Department of Transportation is working on around Union County now and into the future. (Photo submitted)

$100M in ODOT projects underway

By Michael Williamson 

Drivers may notice a few more orange construction signs going up as Union County is looking at just shy of $100 million in roadway projects now and into the future.

Ohio Department of Transportation representatives gave the county commissioners an update recently, outlining for the board a long list ...

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