Transportation Plans Underway as OMEGA and ODOT Conclude Final Meeting

ZANESVILLE, OH–Transportation improvements could be on the way for Muskingum County and surrounding areas as OMEGA and ODOT gathered at the Welcome Center on Thursday.

The meeting, hosted by OMEGA and ODOT, focused on future transportation plans and funding opportunities for the region.

This was the eighth and final meeting in a series of discussions about transportation planning across the region. Community leaders and county representatives were encouraged to attend to learn about projects for years to come.

“OMEGA has several transportation plans that we have to upkeep for the region, and a required part of that process is doing public engagement. This is our engagement for Muskingum County. We’ve had meetings over the past month in the other eight counties that we serve for transportation planning and grant funding,” said Ben Turin, Regional Transportation Program Manager for OMEGA. “We’re here to talk about the projects ODOT has coming up over the next four years, as well as put together a wishlist for the county of transportation projects they want to see over the next 25 years.”

For those interested in getting involved, the public comment period is open until April 11. Residents can review draft documents and project lists by visiting OMEGAdistrict.org.