Youngstown to improve city's major thoroughfares this year

YOUNGSTOWN

More than $13 million worth of improvement work to some of the city’s busiest roads – including South and Wick avenues, and Meridian Road – will start in a few months.

“These are the major thoroughfares, and it’s very important they be in good condition,” said Mayor John A. McNally.

Youngstown will pay about $5.5 million toward the projects, said Charles Shasho, deputy director of public works. The rest is coming from state and federal grants as well as partnerships with Youngstown State University and the city of Campbell, he said.

“The funding gives the city an opportunity to get much-needed projects done without having to pay for it all,” Shasho said. “We don’t usually do this amount of work in a year. The projects will beautify the city and improve the quality of our major roads. We want to spur development, and road improvements are a big part of that.”

Read the whole list of streets and details of the projects in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.