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Commissioners authorize advertising for Old Stage Road bridge bids after residents split
Summary
Greene County commissioners voted to authorize advertisement for bids to rehabilitate the Old Stage Road bridge on May 1, 2025, after public comment that split residents who want the bridge replaced and those who favor leaving it closed or removing it.
Greene County commissioners voted May 1 to authorize the county engineer to advertise for bids to rehabilitate the Old Stage Road bridge, advancing the project to the next procurement step.
The vote followed public comment from residents and local officials divided over whether the long-closed crossing should be repaired, removed or left as-is. Supporters including Spring Valley Township Trustee Paul Martin urged moving forward; opponents said the bridge is not missed and questioned long-term cost and use of state funds.
Residents laid out three broad options, saying the county could leave the bridge closed, replace it using Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) funds, or tear it down and install a cul-de-sac on one side. “There are really 3 options for this…
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