By 1812Blockhouse
A major redesign of East Main Street in Lexington, Ohio is underway as part of a grant-funded effort aimed at improving safety and walkability through the village’s primary corridor.
The East Main Street Safety Corridor project is supported by a $500,000 grant awarded to the village, reflecting a broader push to modernize roadway design and better accommodate multiple forms of transportation. Once the village secured the funding, the project transitioned to the state, as Main Street serves as a U.S. route and falls under the responsibility of the Ohio Department of Transportation for development and maintenance.
Construction began in fall 2025 and is continuing this spring, with completion expected by May 29.
The project focuses on the stretch between Castor Road and Plymouth Street. Plans include reducing the roadway to one lane in each direction, adding a dual center left-turn lane, and introducing bike lanes on both sides. The lane reduction is specifically designed to slow traffic, a key factor in improving overall corridor safety.
Additional design elements target known trouble spots. Near the bridge on East Main Street, the project includes a short right-turn lane onto Castor Road. Concrete barriers will limit the length of that lane, an intentional feature meant to control vehicle speeds and reduce potential conflict points.
Village officials say the redesign is intended to create a safer, more accessible environment for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.
Spring Cleanup Begins April 13
In addition to the roadway work, the Village has announced details for its annual spring cleanup program, scheduled from Monday, April 13 through May 1.
Residents may place branches and twigs along the curb for pickup, as long as they are not in the roadway. Leaves, grass clippings, and other refuse will not be collected.
Officials noted that crews will make multiple trips throughout the village during the cleanup period and asked residents not to contact Village Hall for scheduling updates.
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