Briefs: Road projects to impact local traffic
Stage 3 of Shelby streetscape project underway
SHELBY — Ohio 39/96 (Main Street) at the Ohio 39 (Mansfield Avenue/Broadway Street) intersection is open to traffic as is Ohio 61 (Gamble Street) at the Ohio 39/96 intersection, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation's update on the Shelby streetscape project.
Phase 1 of the third stage has begun with construction on the north side of Ohio 39/96 (Main Street). Crews will be installing sidewalks and crosswalks, completing streetscape items and drainage system improvements. Phase 1 work is expected to be completed by Aug. 31. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers on the north side of Ohio 39/96 during construction, but side road and alley closures will be needed to complete this work.
The second part of Phase 3, which involves construction on the south side of Ohio 39/96 (Main Street) will begin around Sept. 1. Work is weather dependent and subject to change. Crews will install sidewalks and crosswalks, complete streetscape items and drainage system improvements. Estimated completion of the second phase is Sept. 30.
Work on the entire project is expected to be finished in November.
Orchard Park Road resurfacing begins Monday
An asphalt resurfacing project on Orchard Park Road, from Ohio 42 to Ohio 13 in Washington Township, is scheduled to begin Monday. Construction is anticipated to take three weeks, depending on weather. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and maintained with signage and flaggers. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use an alternate route, if possible. Please use extra caution in the work zones.
Community Day at Liberty Park
The Mansfield Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (MIMA) is sponsoring its second annual Community Day at Liberty Park 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 20). Several organizations, including NAMI and the Mansfield Richland County Public Library, will be on hand. Free backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed. There will also be music by local keyboard player Garland McCruter.
Upcoming meetings:
● North Central State College Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, board room, Fallerius Technical Education Center (165-F) and via the Zoom application. Anyone interested in attending the meeting is asked to join via the Zoom application. Contact Stephen Williams at swilliam@ncstatecollege.edu or by phone at 419-755-4811.
● North Central State College Foundation Board of Trustees, 11:30 a.m., Thursday, room 128ABC, Byron Kee Center, NCSC. Anyone interested in attending the meeting is asked to contact Chris Copper at ccopper2@ncstatecollege.edu or by phone at 419-755-4753.
● Interactive Media and Construction Board, 5 p.m., Thursday, UMADAOP, 215 N. Trimble Road, Mansfield
This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Traffic to be impacted by Shelby streetscape work, road resurfacing
