Ross County Awarded $750,000 Federal Grant for Pleasant Valley Corridor Planning

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Chillicothe, Ohio – Ross County has been awarded $750,000 in federal funding to support the early planning stages of future road improvements along several heavily traveled routes.

The funding, awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program, will allow the Ross County Planning & Development Department to complete preliminary design work for the Pleasant Valley Corridor Project. This includes areas along Veteran’s Parkway, Pleasant Valley Road, Moundsville Road, and Egypt Pike.

The preliminary design phase is an important first step in any road improvement project. It involves studying traffic patterns, identifying safety concerns, and developing plans for potential upgrades. No construction will take place at this time.

Ross County was selected through a highly competitive national process, with nearly 800 applications submitted requesting more than $789 million in funding.

“This award allows us to take the first step toward improving some of our busiest roadways,” said county officials. “By completing this planning work now, we are better positioned to pursue future funding and make meaningful improvements that benefit our residents and local economy.”

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy recently announced a total of $54.2 million in funding to 49 communities across the country through this program. The goal is to support projects that improve safety, strengthen connections between communities, and promote economic growth.

Over the coming weeks, Ross County will work with federal officials to finalize an agreement before any reimbursable work can begin. Additional updates will be shared with the public as the project progresses.

Project Summary:

• Project Name: Pleasant Valley Corridor Preliminary Design
• Lead Applicant: Ross County Planning & Development Department
• Grant Amount: $750,000
• Focus Areas: Veteran’s Parkway, Pleasant Valley Road, Moundsville Road, and Egypt Pike

For more information, please contact the Ross County Planning & Development Department:

Devon Shoemaker – AICP Director
devonshoemaker@rosscountyohio.gov
740-702-3008