![]() The new Fire Station 112 under construction near the intersection of Princeton and Cincinnati Dayton roads is set for completion soon. The township will cross a milestone this year with the completion of a facilities plan they started several years ago. “That’s what happens when you have the understanding of what it’s going to require 10 years before other people recognize it,” Trustee Christine Matacic said. ![]() The state rejected the design local officials wanted 10 years ago but now realize the locals knew best. Local officials are miffed the faulty design fix is necessary at all. It is estimated at $25 million and will be paid with a combination of federal and county money. I think all the foundation is laid and we need to expedite and get the funding to get this accomplished.”Īpproval from the federal government is expected any time and construction could begin in 2025.Īnother major road project, fixing the Liberty Way interchange, will begin this spring. “I believe it’s a necessity for us to be able to balance the budget for not only our generation but the next generation. “Millikin interchange is my number one priority,” Farrell said. Trustee Tom Farrell said the funding will come from a variety of sources, the federal and state governments, the county, Joint Economic Development and tax increment financing money and the township. There are about 700 undeveloped acres slated for commercial development in the Millikin Road area, and better access to 1,200 acres - which would hold the equivalent of 12 Liberty Centers - would be opened up when Cox Road is extended to Ohio 63 and if an interchange is built at Millikin Road. Late last year the trustees learned the cost for a full interchange and improvements to surrounding roadways would be about $72 million. officials say they are making moves this year to secure sound financial footing by laying the groundwork for future development, which will include a focus on roads and travel.Ī new Millikin Road interchange at Interstate 75 has long been a priority for the township, and it plans to cross another major hurdle this year. ![]()
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