ODOT seeks public comment on Allen County projects
Harrod and Lafayette projects
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects in Allen County.
Village of Harrod Roadway Reconstruction and Resurfacing (PID: 118800)
The village of Harrod, in partnership with ODOT, is proposing to repair portions of Napoleon Road and Main Street in the village of Harrod. Roadway resurfacing will occur on the north side of town on Napoleon Road/1st Street to the Main Street intersection. Roadway resurfacing will also occur on the south side of town on South Napoleon Road from the Main Street intersection southeast to the Alger Road intersection.
Pavement reconstruction, which will include the installation of new curbs, storm sewer updates, and sidewalk improvements, will occur along Main Street in the village from 1st Street to 6th Street.
Construction activities will result in temporary roadway closures. Vehicular through traffic will be detoured temporarily. Access for local traffic to all properties will be maintained throughout construction.
Construction is anticipated to occur in the summer and fall of 2025.
Additional information about the project can be found on the project website:
State Route 81 Bridge Replacement (PID: 110593)
ODOT is proposing to replace the bridge that carries State Route 81 over Patterson Ditch at the 23.93-mile marker. The bridge is located along State Route 81 between the McClure Road and Fisher Road intersections approximately 1.6 miles northwest of the village of Lafayette.
Construction activities will result in temporary roadway closures. Vehicular through traffic will be detoured temporarily. Access for local traffic to all properties will be maintained throughout construction.
Construction is anticipated to occur in the fall of 2025.
Additional information about the project can be found on the project website.
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