OKI grants: Princeton Road roundabout and East Avenue paving
Hamilton
Summary
The city is applying for a federal OKI grant to repave East Avenue — if it comes through, the fix doesn't hit local taxpayers as hard.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 9, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Grant funds would offset repaving costs if awarded.
East Avenue drivers and residents along the corridor.
Drivers who use Ohio 4 and have to deal with the construction traffic.
Mentions & discussions (8)
City Council — 2026-10-14
Hamilton won a $5.6 million federal grant for a roundabout at Princeton and Hampshire and $800,000 to repave East Avenue.
City Council — 2026-09-23
The city manager reported Park Avenue and ramps reopened after paving, with Ludlow, Monument and Knightsbridge freshly paved — relief after days of backed-up traffic on High Street.
City Council — 2026-09-09
Council authorized applying for an Ohio Public Works Commission grant to help fund 2027 road improvements.
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City Council — 2026-05-27
The city is applying for a federal OKI grant to repave East Avenue — if it comes through, the fix doesn't hit local taxpayers as hard.
City Council — 2026-05-13
Engineering staff pitched an OKI grant of up to $800,000 to repave East Avenue, plus a three-way city/county/township project to improve Hampshire Road at Princeton, possibly starting in 2029-2030.
City Council — 2026-02-25
Council unanimously supported an ODOT grant application to fill in sidewalks and install ADA curb ramps along Stahlheber Road for Brookwood Elementary and Hill Avenue for Linden Elementary.
Ohio 4 road configuration designed to aid Hamilton business’ expansion
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