Drivers can expect at least one lane open in each direction at all times, Kettering officials said. But the city will seek to minimize traffic congestion by scheduling much of the work during non-peak hours, Ingle added.
“Expect some moderate delays due to the lane closures. The area of Stroop and Wilmington … when they’re working in that area, just the amount of reduced lanes causes some backup” on both roads, he said.
The project, which is expected to last into mid-September, will include concrete repairs in an area that averages about 20,000 vehicles a day, he said.
Federal funds administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation will cover 69% of the costs, with the city paying for the remainder, he said.
Barrett Paving Materials Inc. has been awarded the contract.
The work is part of an estimated $8.24 million set-aside for 2023 city road projects, according to Kettering’s budget.
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