Public Comment Period Open for State Route 279 Culvert Replacement

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CHILLICOTHE – As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a culvert replacement project on S.R. 279 in Jackson County.

JAC-279-15.21(121465) It is proposed to perform a culvert replacement project on S.R. 279 between Sardis Road and Flat Woods Road in Jackson County. The project is located in a rural area of Madison Township.

The project will require approximately 0.107 acres of permanent right-of-way. The permanent right-of-way is located along the stream channel.

No homes or businesses will be removed by the project.

The roadway will be closed for the duration of the project. The state detour will be S.R. 279 to S.R. 93 to S.R. 32 to U.S. 35 to S.R. 279. The detour is approximately 26.6 miles.

The funding for the project is 80% Federal and 20% State. The environmental commitment date is 4/1/2026. The project is currently expected to be awarded 4/1/2027.

Written comments should be submitted by February 11, 2026, or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to: Brandon Beck, ODOT District 9 Environmental Supervisor, 650 Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 E-Mail: Brandon.Beck@dot.ohio.gov