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Newark council declares emergency to advance ODOT West Church Street reconstruction
Summary
The Newark City Council approved an emergency resolution to cooperate with the Ohio Department of Transportation on reconstruction of West Church Street from North 29th Street to Greenway Drive; bidding is expected early spring, construction later this summer, with anticipated completion in spring 2026.
The Newark City Council adopted an emergency resolution to authorize cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation on roadway improvements to West Church Street between North 29th Street and Greenway Drive.
City staff told the council the work will include new storm sewer, curb and gutter where none exists now, and new sidewalk, and that the road will be essentially reconstructed. Staff said ODOT plans to put the project out for bid early this spring so work could begin later this summer, with anticipated completion in spring 2026.
City staff explained the resolution contains an emergency clause because ODOT’s schedule gives the city limited time to process the cooperation documents. "We're operating with the Ohio Department of Transportation, hold out for roadway improvements to West Church Street, about the North 29th Street to Greenway Drive, and declare an emergency," a staff member said when introducing the item.
Council members asked clarifying questions about the scope—whether the work includes a bridge (it does not) and what elements would be reconstructed. The staff member confirmed the project stops at Greenway Drive and reiterated the planned storm sewer, curb, gutter and sidewalk work.
The council passed the resolution by voice vote, 5-0. The motion was made by Council member Mueller; a second was not recorded in the meeting transcript.
