Roundabout dedication May 20

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will hold a public dedication of a project in Port Clinton, dubbed the "Gateway to the Islands," that is nearing completion.
The event will be held May 20, at 10 a.m., at the Shores and Islands Welcome Center, 770 S.E. Catawba Road, Port Clinton.
"We have hoped for this project for many years. To now celebrate its dedication and opening, just as the 2024 tourism season is beginning, is truly worthy of recognition. We hope the public will come out and enjoy it with us," said Pat McColley, ODOT District 2 deputy director.
The intersection safety improvement project constructed a roundabout at the westbound leg of State Route 2/State Route 53; constructed a roundabout at the State Route 53 and State Road intersection; widened State Route 53 (S.E. Catawba Road) from the interchange to State Route 163; added a two-way center turn lane throughout the corridor; added sidewalk, and upgraded curb ramps.
Work on the project began after Labor Day in 2023. The project is expected to be completed this summer.
"This great transportation project is about great people working in collaboration to serve the future of Ottawa County," said Ottawa County Commissioner Mark Stahl.
The roundabout at State Route 53 and State Road opened in November 2023. The roundabout at State Route 2 is expected to open late this week.
Miller Brothers Construction, Inc., Archbold, is the contractor for the $11 million project.