Transportation planning important to 161 corridor success east of Plain City
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Several projects are planned for the Route 161 corridor east of Plain City. One of them is Dublin’s West Innovation District, shown above, a 2,000-acre project with frontage that stretches nearly two miles along the corridor from Kileville east to U.S. 33. (Graphic submitted)

Transportation planning important to 161 corridor success east of Plain City

By Michael Williamson 

Transportation is major focus for the Route 161 corridor group, especially as plans for projects along the roadway stack up.

Officials met recently to continue discussions on how to handle an influx of development in the corridor between Plain City and Dublin.

Union County Administrator Bill Narducci ...

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