SUMMER ROADWORK

New Roundabout, Paving and Stormwater Improvements on Summer To-Do List

The list of infrastructure projects this summer is long and although nobody likes navigating the construction zones, the end result is improved roadways, safer traffic flow and better water management.

West Chester Township will work closely with the Butler County Engineer’s Office to invest millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements.

The Board of Trustees committed a $6.6 million investment from the America Rescue Plan in muchneeded improvements to the Township’s storm water systems during the next couple years. An approved use of these funds, West Chester’s maturing storm water system has been a topic of budgetary concern for several years and ARPA provides an opportunity to address the issue to some extent.

Nearly $4.5 million will address about 4.4 miles of storm pipe throughout the Township using several different techniques.

An additional $4 million will be invested in paving about 10.5 miles of roadway within the Township; and $1.9 million for 6.25 miles of curb replacement and repair.

“Our infrastructure program this year is an aggressive one taking advantage of federal ARPA fund as well as county and township resources,” said Arun Hindupur, director of Community Services.

Several larger projects taking place during the summer months include;

• Adding dedicated left turn lanes and center turn lane on Tylersville Road from Lakota Springs Drive to Lakota Hills Drive. This project is to be completed while maintaining traffic, except for five days when the road will be closed. Stay tuned for dates.

• Constructing a new roundabout at the Tylersville Road intersection with Beckett Road at the Lakota West Freshman Building. This project will take place during the summer months with intentions to complete before the start of school.

“With so much work planned throughout the summer, we ask motorists be especially cautious when driving through construction areas,” Arun said. “Men and women on road crews put themselves at risk. Please consider them when on the road.”

Track roadway projects at www.westchesteroh.org, by subscribing to the digital Community Report and learn about when work might take place in your neighborhood through Nexdoor.com.

Grant Supports Tylersville Trail

An Ohio Department of Natural Resources Clean Ohio Trails grant will make it possible to develop a new 0.79-mile paved trail linking an existing trail along Butler Warren Road at Voice of America MetroPark and to the City of Mason’s paved trail network.

A $441,639 grant was awarded to MetroParks of Butler County for the project which will start construction in Summer 2024.

The new path will connect MetroParks VOA Park through the front lawn of the VOA Museum property to meet with an existing path at the VOA retail center.

This is year 15 for Thursday night concerts on The Square.

The Takeover on The Square @ Union Centre presented by First Financial Bank is a series of free, high-energy concerts every Thursday night from June 1 to August 24. The concerts are 6 to 9 p.m. at the clocktower, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive.

Make it a date night or a gathering of friends and co-workers with different dinner and drink options each week. Beverage sales at The Takeover benefit community non-profits. Outside alcohol is not permitted.

June 1 – The Remains

June 8 – DV8

June 15 – Abe’s Lincoln

June 22 – Soul Pocket

June 29 – Naked Karate

Girls

July 6 – Thunderstruck with Classic Rock Experience

July 13 – Michelle Robinson Band

July 20 – Lt. Dan’s New Legs

July 27 – Pandora Effect

Aug. 3 – Dancing Queen

Aug. 17 – 90 Proof Twang

Aug. 24 – The Whammies

2023

Summer concert isn’t complete without the Keehner Park concert series which was first introduced to the community in 1997. Free concerts and performances 7 to 9 p.m. on select Saturdays at the Keehner Park Amphitheater, 7211 Barret Road.

June 3 – West Chester Symphony Orchestra

June 10 – New Horizons

June 17 – Miami U. Steel

Drum Band

June 24 – UC Community Band

July 8 – River’s Edge Brass Band

July 15 – Monday Night

Big Band

July 29 – Cincinnati

Shakespeare in the Park

August 19 – Penthouse

Dogs

August 26 – Blue Stone

Ivory Mon. Sept. 4 – West