PRESS RELEASES

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following MADISON TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a culvert replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

Clearcreek Road SW (CR69) will be closed for approximately one day for a culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2007. This one day closure will be between Snortin Ridge Road SW (CR26) and the Hocking County Line on Clearcreek Road SW between house number 1223 and the Barnebey/Hambleton Entrance.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following MADISON TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a pipe replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

Clearport Road (CR24) will be closed for approximately five days for a pipe replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2007 until approximately 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2007. This five day closure will be between Pine Grove Road and Middlefork Road (Hocking County) on Clearport Road between house number 10565 and 10601.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following BERNE TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a bridge repair. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

Buckeye Road (Twp. Rd. 400) will be closed for approximately four days for a bridge repair beginning at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007 until approximately 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2007. This four day closure will be between Sugar Grove Road (CR65) and Sullivan Road (Twp. Rd. 298) on Buckeye Road between Sugar Grove Road and house number 6990.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following MADISON TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a culvert replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

Revenge Road SW (CR26) will be closed for approximately one day for a culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007. This one day closure will be between Clearcreek Road SW (CR69) and Barneby Road SW (Twp. Road 105) on Revenge Road SW between house numbers 7250 and 7280.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following MADISON TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a culvert replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

Revenge Road SW (CR26) will be closed for approximately one day for a culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007. This one day closure will be between Clearcreek Road SW (CR69) and Barneby Road SW (Twp. Road 105) on Revenge Road SW between house numbers 7210 and 7250.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office will hold a public information meeting regarding the replacement of the GRE-15 Bridge on West Fair Avenue over the Hocking River. Construction will require closing of the road and is scheduled to take place mid July through the beginning of November, 2007. All landowners with property adjoining West Fair Avenue are encouraged to attend. This meeting will be held Thursday, May 24, 2007 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Fairfield County Engineer�s Office; 3026 W. Fair Avenue; Lancaster, Ohio.

According to County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson, the annual spraying for weed control along county roads and bridge approaches will continue until mid June. Mowing will also begin on county road rights-of-way. Any property owner who wishes not to have property sprayed or mowed should post temporary signs at the location and notify the Fairfield County Road Department at (740) 687-7050.

Anderson reminds property owners that mailboxes and objects placed in county road rights-of-way must comply with local and state standards. Personalized mailboxes and objects such as large boulders placed near the road may enhance the property appearance, but they become liabilities if injury or death results from an accident. Some objects 6� or more above grade may be a hazard in a road run-off incident.

Regulations for a rural mailbox in Fairfield County are based on the current Ohio Department of Transportation design standards. All supports for rural mailboxes shall be of the breakaway type. Standard supports are a 4� x 4� timber post, a 4-1/2� round timber post, or a maximum 2� I.D. standard strength steel pipe (2-3/8� O.D.). The leading edge of the mailbox itself shall be 2-1/2� minimum from the edge of the pavement. Mailbox posts shall not be encased in concrete.

The County has a 60 foot right-of-way for road maintenance purposes on most county roads. This is a 30 foot measurement in each direction from the road center line. Trees, shrubs, or flowers should not be planted in this area. Landscaping timbers, boulders, fences, etc. as noted above may also constitute a road hazard.

Any work done or any object placed within a county road right-of-way must be approved by the County Engineer. Free applications for permits are available from the Administrator of Technical Services at the County Engineer�s Office.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following RUSHCREEK TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a culvert replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

West Point Road SE (CR53) will be closed for approximately one day for a culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007. This one day closure will be between Bremen Road SE and Pumpkin Vine Road SE on West Point Road between house numbers 2260 and 2273.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following RUSHCREEK TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a culvert replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

West Point Road (CR53) will be closed for approximately one day for a culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007. This one day closure will be between Bremen Road SE and Pumpkin Vine Road SE on West Point Road between house numbers 2225 and 2250.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following RICHLAND TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a culvert replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

Pleasantville Road NE (CR17) will be closed for approximately one day for a culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2007. This one day closure will be between Indian Run Road NE and Gun Barrel Road NE on Pleasantville Road between house numbers 7324 and 7530.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following WALNUT TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a culvert replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

New Salem Road NE (CR82) will be closed for approximately 1 day for a culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, May 7, 2007. This one day closure will be between Thorn Twp. Road #390A and Thorn Twp. Road #80 on New Salem Road between house numbers 11543 and 11605.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following road will be closed for a culvert replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

Pleasantville Road (CR17) will be closed for approximately 1 day for a culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2007. This closure will be between Cattail Road NE and Elder Road NE on Pleasantville Road between house numbers 4935 and 5290.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following RICHLAND TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a culvert replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

Pleasantville Road (CR17) will be closed for approximately 2 days for a culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007. This two day closure will be between Elder Road NE and Indian Run Road NE on Pleasantville Road between house numbers 6505 and 6650.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following WALNUT TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a culvert replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

Lake Road NE (CR62) will be closed for approximately 1 day for a culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2007. This closure will be between SR 256 NE and Canal Road NE (CR11) on Lake Road between house number 8110 and 8140.

The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following WALNUT TOWNSHIP road will be closed for a culvert replacement. According to Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson:

New Salem Road NE (CR82) will be closed for approximately 1 day for a culvert replacement beginning at 7:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2007. This closure will be between Elevator Road (Twp. Rd. 390) and Thorn Road (Twp. Rd. 82) on New Salem Road between house number 9680 and 9760.