Temporary lines confusing driversnear mall

BOARDMAN — Temporary lines painted on newly paved Market Street maybe causing confusion for some motorists.

Work started late last year to resurface Market Street, a state route, from state Route 164 to Midlothian Boulevard. It’s a project of Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 and Shelly & Sands of Zanesville is the contractor.

Since paving started this summer, temporary lines have been dashed down the roadway, marking the lanes. Designated turn lanes at the U.S. Route 224 intersection, near Southern Park Mall, however, are shorter than those to which travelers are accustomed.

“We have not noticed an increase in accidents,” said Capt. Jack Nichols, adding that the department has received a few complaints.

The main issue of complaint is the center turn lane, he said.

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