RCUT at U.S. 30 and Thayer Road, Allen County, ODOT District 1 Traditional intersections are being replaced throughout northwest Ohio with modern, safer designs. Just over a year ago, an RCUT (restricted crossing u-turn) was constructed at U.S. 30 and Thayer Road in Allen County, east of Lima. Prior to the construction, 13 crashes over…
County’s first roundabout located at U.S. 127/U.S. 224 and Marsh Road LIMA, Ohio – (Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022) Van Wert County’s first roundabout, located at U.S. 127/U.S. 224 and Marsh Road, north of the city of Van Wert, is expected to open by Friday. Construction of the single-lane roundabout began early in 2022 with preliminary…
A new administrative area within the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is now under the leadership of Chris Hughes of Van Wert County. Hughes was named capital programs administrator for ODOT District 1 late last year. District 1 includes the counties of Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot. Hughes’ position is…
