Road Closures (early-mid April)
The Mercer County Engineer, Jim Wiechart, is issuing a reminder to all drivers, that during the construction season and also at other times throughout the year, there are various temporary road closures in the county to allow our crews to do the repair/maintenance work required to keep our roads in good driving condition. These roads may be closed intermittently on our normal work days (Monday thru Thursday 7:30 am-4:00 pm) as conditions and work requirements fashion.
The only reason a driver should bypass a “Road Closed” sign is to access a local address in the “closed” road area. Through travel should detour away from the closure.
If local access is necessary and you must access the “closed” road, please use caution and drive slow to keep yourself and our workers safe.
Any additional questions contact the Mercer County Engineer’s Office at 419-586-7759.
COUNTY REMINDER
Ohio Law prohibits signs on trees and poles.
Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart has issued a reminder that the Ohio Revised Code prohibits the erection of signs or affixing signs, posters or advertisement to any tree or utility pole within the right-of-way of any public highway.
Political candidates, campaign workers and supporters of issues appearing on the ballot are reminded that these signs are subject to removal.
Youth groups to collect litter.
Motorists are asked to use caution in the next few months as youth community groups will be picking up litter in the ditches along many Mercer County Roads.
Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart issued the warning recently to protect the various groups of people who will be participating in the Litter Pick-up Program this spring. “Clean-up crews are set to begin work in late March and typically complete the project by late spring,” Wiechart said.
The litter pick-up program is a joint project funded by the County Engineer’s Office and Township Trustees who pay recognized civic and community groups who participate. Safety vests, gloves, bags and disposal fees are funded by the Mercer County Solid Waste District and the Ohio EPA.
MERCER COUNTY ENGINEER DITCH MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
Mercer County Engineer, Jim Wiechart is announcing that over the upcoming construction season that engineer inspection and maintenance personnel will be on-site on many of the 111 miles of Mercer County maintained open drainage ditches and 62 miles of tile throughout Mercer County.
Easements exist along specific drainage infrastructure attributes that allow the necessary evaluation and maintenance of these important drainage elements. Such things as ditch inspection, spraying for noxious weeds and erosion repairs will occur throughout the year. “Many people may think that a ditch or tile is solely on private property, but all of Mercer County’s ditch and tile maintenance infrastructure attributes have a maintenance easement on and around the drainage feature. A fraction of the open ditches and tile in the unincorporated areas are on county maintenance.” Wiechart stated.
Bridge Closing
Mercer County Engineer, Jim Wiechart, is planning to close Fast Road between Hoenie Road and US 127 in Hopewell Township for a culvert replacement.This road will be closed tentatively on March 17, 2021 and is scheduled to reopen in approximately 2 weeks, depending on the weather conditions.Any additional questions, contact the Mercer County Engineer’s Office at 419-586-7759
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Mercer County Engineer, Jim Wiechart, is planning to close Oregon Road between Township Line Road and Erastus Durbin Road in Liberty Township for a culvert replacement. This road will be closed tentatively on March 30, 2021 and is scheduled to reopen in approximately 2-3 weeks, depending on the weather conditions.
Any additional questions, contact the Mercer County Engineer’s Office at 419-586-7759.
