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Council credits planning staff and approves ODOT-funded intersection improvement 6-0
Summary
Council members approved Resolution 2026-18 authorizing agreements with ODOT for intersection and pedestrian safety improvements along Newark Granville Road and Jones Road (6-0). Council also introduced a resurfacing agreement for the mult i-use path on Newark Granville Road and discussed path widening, hedgerow encroachment and future e-bike considerations.
Banfield Village Council approved Resolution 2026-18, authorizing the village manager to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for intersection and pedestrian safety improvements along Newark Granville Road and Jones Road. The measure passed on a 6-0 vote.
Council also introduced Resolution 2026-17, a proposed agreement with ODOT for resurfacing and related work on the multi-use path along Newark Granville Road. Members asked whether resurfacing plans would include widening to accommodate e-bikes and whether narrow sections and hedges encroaching on sidewalks could be addressed as part of the project.
During discussion, a council member credited the planning staff for maintaining relationships that help secure project funding. Staff and council said they will provide additional project details at an upcoming off-site session where pathway projects will be reviewed in greater detail.
Resolution 2026-18 was read, seconded and recorded as passing 6-0; no public opposition was recorded in the transcript.
