Major Downtown traffic pattern changes to be discussed with ODOT Wednesday night

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By Christine Holmes, News Director

The Ohio Department of Transportation is inviting public input regarding a proposed project that would bring major changes to Downtown Zanesville traffic patterns surrounding Interstate 70.

Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., those interested can attend a meeting at the Zanesville-Muskingum County Conference and Welcome Center on the matter.

The project as currently proposed would eliminate the I-70 bridges located at Fifth and Seventh Streets, as well as the existing roadway underneath those bridges, thus eliminating routes connecting Downtown proper to the businesses along Zane Street on the other side of the bridges.

In its place, a new route would be created along Sixth Street to connect those areas while making the roadway a two-way street. Additionally, Seventh Street would also turn into a two-way route with ramp access to I-70 West.

The bridge above Sixth Street would be repaired in the process.

City leaders are expected to attend the meeting.