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Ashland County approves engineering work for $3 million roundabout at Main and Banny
Summary
County commissioners approved an agreement to begin design work for a $3,000,000 roundabout at County Road 1356 (West Main) and County Road 1153 (Banny Road); federal and state grants are expected to cover 90% of costs, leaving an estimated local match of about $300,000 and a construction timeline tied to fiscal 2029 funding.
Ashland County commissioners voted to authorize the county engineer to begin design work on a proposed $3,000,000 roundabout at the intersection of County Road 1356 (West Main) and County Road 1153 (Banny Road).
Ed Meichner, Ashland County engineer, told commissioners the intersection has produced the most complaints and the highest accident rate on the county system. Meichner said the most recent study (2025), along with earlier work from 2015 and 2021, recommended a roundabout to reduce collisions. “A $3,000,000…
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