Struthers announces $1 million downtown safety improvements project, seeks public comment

Mayor Miller told the Struthers City Council that the city has secured grant funding through the Ohio Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program to design and construct downtown safety improvements, and invited public comment.

The project scope described by the mayor includes an upgraded traffic signal and intersection approach at State Street and Bridge Street, improved pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, curb extensions and bump‑outs, new pavement markings, new curb ramps and traffic calming. The mayor said construction is tentatively scheduled for 2026 and currently estimated at $1,000,000.

City staff and the project consultant EDG have held outreach meetings with downtown business owners to share plans and gather feedback. Mayor Miller said the project may cause "minor and temporary impacts to utilities and two business drive aprons" during construction and that additional public outreach will be provided before construction begins. The mayor asked residents to submit comments via the project page on the city website or by contacting City Hall at 6 Elm Street.

Why it matters: the improvements are aimed at motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists in the downtown core and come as the city pursues other downtown enhancement work. Mayor Miller said public participation is encouraged and will be solicited without regard to race, color, age, national origin or disability.

Next steps: the city will continue outreach with stakeholders, finalize design with EDG and proceed toward construction in 2026 if final funding and design approvals are secured.