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Waterville applies for state pedestrian‑path funds as Save the Bridge group presses preservation
Summary
City council approved a grant application to the Ohio Department of Transportation on July 28 to build a pedestrian path and scenic overlook at the Roche DeBeauf bridge; a local citizens group pushing to preserve the full bridge said it will continue fundraising and pursue historic‑preservation channels.
Waterville — City officials voted July 28 to pursue a state Transportation Alternatives (TA) grant to build a pedestrian path and scenic overlook using the existing railroad corridor and two bridge piers at the Roche DeBeauf bridge, while local preservation advocates continued pressing for full bridge rescue.
The council passed a resolution authorizing an application and potential contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation to fund the Roche DeBeauf Bridge Overlook and Pedestrian Path Improvement Project. Municipal staff told council the grant window covers both Lucas and Wood counties and that Waterville must move quickly to secure funds.
Why it matters: The project would link Waterville’s shared‑use path to Farnsworth Metro Parks and create a river overlook using parts of the historic…
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