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Council discusses Graybill turn lane, Mount Pleasant roundabout and speed-limit request on Maslin Road
Summary
Council committees reviewed bids and funding plans for a Graybill Road turn lane, discussed a federally backed Mount Pleasant roundabout estimated at $4 million (with $3.6M federal committed), and authorized staff to pursue a speed-limit reduction request to ODOT for a stretch of State Route 241.
Council members spent substantial time in committee reports on transportation projects, balancing short-term resurfacing work with longer-term intersection safety improvements.
Graybill Road turn lane: Finance Committee Chair Neugebauer described a bid of $191,301 (engineer estimate $190,000) for a westbound left-turn lane into Green Elementary School and a requested appropriation of $210,431 including a 10% contingency. The committee requested additional time and did not advance the measure at the meeting.
Mount Pleasant roundabout: Transportation Committee Chair Maker said engineers and staff identified the Arlington Road and Mount Pleasant intersection as dangerous, citing at least two fatalities in recent years. The committee discussed a proposed roundabout estimated at about $4,000,000; $3,600,000 in federal funding has already been committed, with any remaining cost to be split 50/50 between the City of Greene and Jackson Township. Maker said the city will control planning and design, and that design work should be complete by October, with construction likely beginning in 2027 and wrapping up in 2028.
Speed-limit request on State Route 241 (Maslin Road): The committee reviewed a resident complaint and an engineering speed study that indicated the segment between Jacqueline Drive and Greenbrook Road could meet criteria for a reduced prima facie speed limit (from 45 to 40 mph). City engineer Paul Pickett agreed to follow up with the Ohio Department of Transportation and return with an update at the next meeting.
Council members emphasized caution about rushing projects and gave staff additional time on several transportation items so that planning, design review and intergovernmental coordination can continue.
