Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Conneaut, Ohio. Working plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

The City of Conneaut, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), is proposing improvements to 0.18 miles of State Route 7 (Broad Street) from US 20 (State Street) to just north of the railroad underpass in the City of Conneaut, Ashtabula County. Proposed improvements include: Replacing the current road with new concrete pavement. Replacing the traffic signal at the intersection of Broad Street and State Street. Making the pedestrian crossings at Broad Street & State Street and Broad Street & Madison Street more accessible with decorative brick crosswalks and new ADA curb ramps. Implementing a "Road Diet" on Broad Street between Madison Street and Jackson Street. The number of lanes will be reduced from 4 to 2 by changing the way the road is marked/painted. The actual road width will stay the same as existing so that it can still be used for the annual Soap Box Derby. Adding special markings ("sharrows") to the lanes to help cyclists share the road with cars. This will make it safer for cyclists going from the downtown area to the bike lanes north of Jackson Street. Making improvements to the drainage system. Installing new signs and decorative lights. The lights and poles will match the style of other projects completed in the city recently. At least one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained throughout construction. Driveways near and within the construction area will be accessible throughout construction as well. Environmental studies are still ongoing. Right of way is anticipated to be needed for the project. If right-of-way is required from your property, you will be contacted directly to discuss the effect on your property and explain the acquisition process. Some impacts to utilities are also expected. Construction is expected to begin Fall of 2024 and last approximately 12 months. This is the first phase of two phases of improvements. The second phase will continue the improvements from the northern limits of this project (just north of the railroad bridge) to Jackson Street (see project area map below). The second phase will be completed with additional funding that the city is working on securing. Although the project is being split into two phases, the proposed pavement markings/signage for the first phase will extend to Jackson Street. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. The Ohio Department of Transportation is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.