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State Road Reconstruction

Press Release – December 29, 2025

STATE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION (MED-CR22-0.12; PID 122984)

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The City of Medina Engineering Department, in coordination with the Ohio Department of Transportation, is planning to reconstruct State Road in Medina. The project limits extend along State Road beginning approximately 600 feet north of West Smith Road, south of the existing railroad crossing. Extending to the north along State Road, the project ends at the intersection of South Progress Drive, approximately 300 feet south of the existing railroad crossing. The total project length is approximately 0.5 miles. Pedestrian access will be maintained where feasible, with the potential use of localized detours as required. The work to be completed includes the removal and replacement of the existing concrete pavement; installation of new storm sewers and related structures; installation of new water lines, valves and fire hydrants; new sidewalk; and all other appurtenances. Construction is currently scheduled to begin in fall of 2027.

We welcome your questions and comments. To ensure the proposed project is viable and successful, ODOT and Medina are seeking comments from the public about the social, environmental, and economic impacts of this proposed project. Issues you may wish to comment on include, but are not limited to, the effect of the project on residents, air quality, the local economy, and historic or cultural resources. To ensure your comments or questions may be considered during project development, please submit them no later than February 1, 2026, via the information below:

Questions or comments? Please contact:

Phone: (330) 722-9034

Email: [email protected]

Comment submission will be accepted through February 1, 2026.

Click on the link below to view the project location map and press release notice:

Press Release – STATE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

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