COLUMBIANA, Ohio – The city is among eight small communities that will share in $12.7 million in state grant funding for transportation projects.
Gov. Mike DeWine and Pamela Boratyn, Ohio Department of Transportation director, announced the Small City Program grant recipients Thursday.
Columbiana’s $1,466,354 grant will be used to replace outdated traffic signals at three intersections within the state Route 14/46/164 triangle. The upgrades will include new poles, pedestrian signals and detectors, traffic signals and modern signal controllers.
The grants support road infrastructure improvements that enhance safety, accessibility and economic development. The Small City Program focuses on supporting roadway, safety and pedestrian projects in cities with populations between 5,000 and 24,999 that are not part of a Metropolitan Planning Organization.
“Investing in local communities is critical in keeping Ohio’s infrastructure strong and communities connected,” DeWine said. “These awards represent Ohio’s continued commitment to supporting the unique needs of our smaller communities across the state.”
Boratyn said the program is essential to help communities improve their roads, sidewalks and safety infrastructure.
“Through these grants, we’re providing critical funding to improve transportation infrastructure, enhance safety and support economic growth,” she said.