POR SR 0059 02.14 (e main ST)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $5.58 million to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 6, 2025, to reconstruct State Route 59 (East Main Street) in Kent, Ohio. The project encompasses comprehensive roadway improvements and safety enhancements, including reconstruction of the corridor from Willow Street to Horning Road, installation of a raised median, replacement of two signalized intersections with roundabouts, installation of bus pull-offs, lighting upgrades, sidewalk replacement, and installation of new storm and sanitary sewers. These improvements address multimodal transportation needs and enhance traffic safety within the City of Kent, located in Portage County.

ODOT sub-awarded funding to the City of Kent to serve as the sub-grantee responsible for implementing roadway safety improvements as part of this infrastructure project. The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to states and local governments for highway construction, preservation, and improvement activities authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with funding distributed through statutory formula allocations and project selection occurring at the state level through established transportation planning processes.

Project description

Reconstruct SR 59 (e main ST) from willow ST to horning RD. Includes installing raised median, replacing two signalized intersections with roundabouts, install bus pull-offs, upgrade lighting, replace sidewalks, and install new storm and sanitary sewers in the city of kent, portage county, ohio.