05/22/2026
MONCLOVA/ALBON UPDATE
NOW STARTS JUNE 8
Monclova Township, Ohio
We apologize for the change but this project will now be starting MONDAY JUNE 8. The reason for the delay is outside of our control and our community deserves to know why since the delays affect you. And the reason for the delays is utilities relocating their poles and assets, something they had TWO YEARS notice to do.
Under Ohio law, utilities occupying public right-of-way do so subject to the road authority’s needs. That means if a road project requires relocation, the utility is generally obligated to move its facilities.
For counties, this authority comes from statutes like Ohio Revised Code 5547.03 (removal of obstructions) and 5547.04. So something like utility poles in the way of a road widening, roundabout, or drainage project can legally be treated as an obstruction.
But county agencies likes ours do not have a "move it by Friday” button. We have the legal authority to request relocation, but not instant enforcement. We gave plenty of notice to get this work done before it was time for the project to start and that was not completed.
We are working with Geddis Paving & Excavating, Inc., Anthony Wayne Schools, Monclova Township and all community stakeholders to assure this project is completed as quickly as possible with as little disruption as possible once it begins.
