The Ohio Division of Transportation (ODOT) earlier this week annnounvrf it’ll shut the remainder areas on U.S. 23 in Wyandot County and U.S. 30 in Van Wert County on Thursday, Jan. 11, for demolition and alternative.
ODOT mentioned work is anticipated to shut the remainder areas for about one 12 months. The places might be solely closed with barricades, together with the parking heaps.
In Wyandot County, the northbound relaxation space is situated close to the Village of Carey (mile marker 20.5), and the southbound one is situated close to the Metropolis of Higher Sandusky (mile marker 17). ODOT mentioned the challenge in Wyandot County will exchange all present constructions and assemble extra parking areas.
The Van Wert County relaxation areas are situated on U.S. 30 close to the Village of Convoy (mile marker 8.5). The Van Wert challenge will exchange all present buildings and resurface parking areas.
The brand new services are anticipated to open in 2025.
The brand new constructions might be a lodge-style design with all the things underneath one roof, together with bigger restrooms with grownup altering tables, a foyer space with merchandising and regional tourism data, and an connected and coated outside picnic space.
ODOT District 1 Deputy Director Chris Hughes mentioned that with the closures of the remainder services, bigger numbers of business vehicles within the space could park for prolonged intervals alongside freeway entrance and exit ramps.
“We do not anticipate any points with the anticipated enhance in vehicles parked alongside ramps, however it’s one thing to concentrate on as a passing motorist,” he mentioned.
The closest open relaxation areas on U.S. 23 might be these simply south of town of Marion, and on U.S. 30, these to the east in Allen County, close to State Route 65, north of town of Lima.
In Could, Governor Mike DeWine introduced a plan to replace 33 relaxation areas throughout 17 places with all new buildings. Extra parking can be being added the place potential. Ohio has 85 relaxation areas situated alongside main highways, not together with these maintained by the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Fee.
Common Logistics increasing into Roanoke, Virginia
Common Logistics Holdings lately. introduced it is planning a $50 million funding in a former warehouse close to Roanoke, Virginia.
The Warren, Michigan-based firm mentioned the enlargement will bolster its heavy truck capabilities in servicing truck meeting operations. ULH will refurbish a 254,000-square-foot facility at 1796 Lee Freeway off Interstate 81 in Botetourt County north of Roanoke. It is anticipated to be operational in 2025.
ULH is a holding firm that owns subsidiaries offering transportation and logistics options all through the USA, Mexico, Canada and Colombia. Amongst its trucking companies are truckload, devoted, intermodal, and floor expedited.
New Northern Contact truck wash opens
Northern Contact Truck Wash lately opened its latest location in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. Located at 1637 Pettit Rd., this location serves a key marketplace for truckers travelling alongside the QEW.
The truck wash is open 24/7 and gives exterior truck washing, exterior trailer washing, trailer washouts and engine washing.
“The launch of our Fort Erie web site is a one other milestone in our mission to offer distinctive, handy truck washing companies to drivers throughout Ontario,” mentioned the CEO of Northern Contact Truck Wash. “We perceive the challenges truckers face on the street, and our new location is completely positioned to supply them the standard and comfort they deserve.”
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