Improvements are coming to the Walnut Hill and Green Street Roads. The Marion County Board approved a one-million 130-thousand dollar resurfacing and shoulder improvement project for the Walnut Hill Road from the Walnut Hill Village Limits to Route 37. Federal funds will pay for 80-percent of the projects with the local road and bridge matching funds paying for the other 20-percent. Board Chair Terry Johnston reported bids will be sought in March to re-stripe the Green Street Road from Scout Road to Central City. He hopes the work will improve safety along the dangerous stretch of road. Road Committee Chair Greg Smith reminded the public the ten ton road limit on county roads goes into effect January 15th and continues through April 15th. Free permits are available through the highway department on days soil conditions are right so the heavy loads will not damage the roads. Those without permits will face tickets. The board also approved to sell nine no longer used cars at the sheriff's department through an internet site. A no longer used van at the sheriff's department will be given to the Regional Office of Education. The R-O-E will be responsible for needed transmission repair work. - http://goo.gl/u4cMQ
