ODOT plans to upgrade SR 46 in Howland next spring

HOWLAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation is planning to upgrade state Route 46 in Howland Township next spring.

The project proposes to extend the existing southbound right-turn lane on SR 46 at the Hidden Hills Drive intersection for approximately 400 feet to the north.

Additional improvements include traffic signal upgrades to optimize signal phasing and timing, curb replacement, storm water drainage system improvements, driveway apron reconstruction, application of approach pavement markings and new traffic signs.

The $935,000 project is scheduled to begin construction in spring 2021. During project construction, a minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction along SR 46. Construction and lane restriction information will be posted along SR 46 and Hidden Hills Drive and on the ODOT District 4 website, prior to the start of project construction.

Access shall be maintained to all adjacent properties, businesses and intersecting side streets for the duration of the project.

To ensure the decision-making process is comprehensive, ODOT is seeking comments from the public about the social, environmental and economic impacts of this proposed project. Deadline is July 10.

ODOT has many projects under way in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties.

Mahoning

U.S. 224 resurfacing in Boardman and Canfield townships: U.S. 224 westbound at Mill Creek Park will have various lane restrictions for bridge repairs beginning June 22. Estimated completion is July 2021.

SR 625 resurfacing in Boardman Township: SR 625 from U.S. 224 to just north of Tippecanoe Road has various daily lane restrictions for drainage repairs. Estimated completion is July 2021.

For a complete list of active construction projects in Mahoning County, click here.

Trumbull

SR 534 culvert replacement in Braceville Township: SR 534 between SR 82 and U.S. 422 will be closed beginning Monday (June 15) through June 24. The detour will be SR 5 to SR 82 to U.S. 422.

For a complete list of active construction projects in Trumbull County, click here.

Columbiana

SR 11 resurfacing: The project originally was scheduled to begin June 1 and will now begin June 22. During this work, SR 11 will be restricted from the Columbiana/Mahoning County line to just south of the SR 344 interchange for a resurfacing project. One, 11-foot lane of traffic maintained. Completion date is September 30.

SR 7: Bridge replacement east of Columbiana between SR 14 and Metz Road has traffic maintained via temporary traffic signals. Completion date is June 30.

This story was originally published June 14, 2020 at 6:55 AM with the headline "ODOT plans to upgrade SR 46 in Howland next spring."