<div>Sep. 25—GENEVA — The West Main Street infrastructure project is likely going to force city officials to stop westbound traffic on the road between Lockwood and Eagle streets for a lengthy period of time, Geneva City Manager Joseph Varckette said."This is a major undertaking," he said.The project is completely replacing all the utility infrastructure under the road, removing street trolley lines and redoing the base of the road from West Street to Eagle Street."The surface under the road is basically sand," Varckette said.There have been numerous short-term blockages of westbound traffic due to problems under the road that made travel unsafe. Eastbound traffic has been blocked since spring.Varckette said the possible extended closure is due to various construction-related issues. He said the closure could be five to seven weeks but it will increase the speed of the project.The city has also filed a pre-application for funding for a second phase of the project, which was separated from the first phase because of cost increases. Varckette said it will allow the project to be in-line for approval and determine the interest for a future loan. It will be from Eagle Street to Broadway.He said the submittal of the loan will also make the city eligible to apply for Congressional funding and possible additional state funding.The city, along with Harpersfield and Geneva townships, will be the beneficiary of a United States Department of Transportation planning grant of $212,000 with a local match of $53,000 to be shared by the three government entities, Varckette said. He said the funds will be used to develop a comprehensive action plan for safe transportation.An Ohio Public Works Commission pre-application was approved by council for a proposed $699,800 that could provide a $300,000 grant and a $50,000 loan for the Lawn Street waterline replacement project.Varckette reminded the public starting Thursday, there will be people walking in and around city waterways as part of a storm water management consultation. The city also posted information on social media regarding the workers so city residents would be aware of the issue.Council voted to give Varckette a new contract, with no fixed duration.Council also approved an ordinance for the state of Ohio to collect unpaid income tax, through the garnishment of state and federal tax returns.</div>

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Sep. 25—GENEVA — The West Main Street infrastructure project is likely going to force city officials to stop westbound traffic on the road between Lockwood and Eagle streets for a lengthy period of time, Geneva City Manager Joseph Varckette said. \"This is a major undertaking,\" he said. The...

Sep. 25—GENEVA — The West Main Street infrastructure project is likely going to force city officials to stop westbound traffic on the road between Lockwood and Eagle streets for a lengthy period of time, Geneva City Manager Joseph Varckette said. "This is a major undertaking," he said. The...