Press release
The City of Galion’s reconstruction project for Portland Way South will resume next week. Detour signs are up now and equipment is moving in.
Buckeye Excavating & Construction and Smith Concrete, the project contractors, will begin construction on the final three phases of the project on Monday, March 14.
Project Engineer Lyn Makeever explained that work will start with the middle section of the remaining project area, from Henry Street north to Maple Heights Drive. The contractors will finish curbs, gutters, and underdrains, then begin excavation to construct the new roadway.
They will then move to the section from Rosewood Avenue north to Grove Avenue. The final section of the project is from Monnett New Winchester Road (north of the railroad tracks) to Henry Street.
Portland Way South will be closed until the project is finished. The final three phases are expected to last three months, depending on the weather.
There will be no thru traffic permitted during construction; please follow the posted detour signs. Although both lanes will be closed, local traffic will be accommodated so that residents within the project area can access their driveways. Local traffic should use South Boston Street and Railroad Street. Trucks and non-local traffic should follow the state route detour signs.
The reconstruction project began last fall. Total cost was estimated at $1.6 million, paid for by $1,155,256 in local resources as well as an Ohio Public Works grant/loan in the combined amount of $500,000.
If you have any questions about the project, please contact the Mayor’s Office at 419-468-1857.