COLUMBIANA, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced funding for a roundabout improvement project in the City of Columbiana.

The City of Columbiana will receive $1,303,780 for a project to retrofit the intersection of Main Street and Park Avenue from a traffic circle to a single-lane roundabout.

Work will include a central island, splitter islands in the approaches and new crosswalks and ramps for pedestrians.

This is part of $15 million in grant funding from ODOT's Small City Grant Program and Township Sign Grant Program to support roadway safety improvements and improved signage in several cities and townships across Ohio.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is quoted in a press release saying the safety of those who travel Ohio's roadways is a top priority. 

"Whether it's upgrading a major throughfare or installing better signage along a small township road, the projects we're supporting will help local governments maintain and improve the streets their citizens drive on each day," DeWine said.

The roundabout project in Columbiana is scheduled for 2028.