Ohio 9 April 25, 2026

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Alta Equipment Delivers Service, Support in Oakwood Village

Alta Equipment continues to support contractors across the region from its Oakwood Village, Ohio, location, combining strong service capabilities with a ready-to-work equipment fleet.

The branch is backed by a team of approximately 30 employees across service, parts and sales, all focused on providing responsive, day-to-day support.

At the center of the operation is a well-equipped service department designed to keep machines running and minimize downtime. The facility includes five active service bays, where technicians handle everything from routine maintenance to more complex repairs.

To support customers in the field, Alta also operates 12 service trucks, allowing the team to respond quickly on job sites and keep equipment up and running.

This combination of in-shop and mobile service helps reduce downtime and keeps projects moving.

Outside in the yard, Alta maintains a strong lineup of equipment ready for immediate use. DEVELON wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and excavators are available to support a wide range of applications, from site development to material handling.

With modern equipment and a responsive service team, Alta Equipment provides contractors with the support they need to stay productive. From maintaining existing fleets to supplying equipment for new jobs, the Oakwood Village team remains focused on reliability and efficiency.

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The Alta Equipment Company team gathers in front of a SENNEBOGEN 840E material handler at their facility. (L-R) are Kirk Serbian, Brian Lear, Ryan Hatcher, Santiago Gonzalez, Josh Long, Antonio Difonso, Lauren Crosan, Bob Cumberledge, Chris Skala, Stephanie Terepkee, Mariah Smith, Pat Lenczewski, Ken Grabowski, Everett Zoom, Evan Stephens, Rachel Dombard, Chad Ziegler, Nick Jordan, Dave Metzger, Don D’Onofrio, Dawn Kissel and Howard Lines.

New Ohio River Museum Construction Under Way in Marietta

maintaining historic artifacts.”

Originally housed in an unfinished basement, the Ohio River Museum has come a long way since it first opened in 1941. Having relocated to a new facility on the banks of the Muskingum River decades ago, the museum has expanded its collection through the years but can no longer function in its current space.

“The original building was built in the early 1970s,” Beth McFarlane, chief architect and project manager for the Ohio History Connection (formerly the Ohio Historical Society) told Construction Equipment Guide. “There were upgrades needed to make the museum more accessible to visitors with limited mobility and to make the museum better able to host events, school groups and bus tour groups. It’s also necessary to improve the overall operation and interior environmental conditions for

In April 2025, local and state officials gathered in Marietta for the official groundbreaking for the $14 million, 29,000-sq.-ft. structure. When completed, it will serve the local Marietta and Washington County area, the greater Ohio River Valley Region and countless visitors from across the nation. McFarlane said allowing for shared space and yearround access was critical during the planning stage.

“The original museum consisted of three buildings connected by outdoor bridges. This design was not conducive to operating a museum year-round and being open only in the summer limited visitation and revenue. The shared space grew out of conversations with the Washington County Public Library. Both organizations had a desire to host programs of interest to the public, including genealogy research, book signings and history presentations. see MUSEUM page 8

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Ohio

ODOT Kicks Off Another Record Construction Season

Spring in Ohio means orange barrels and renewed investment in Ohio’s infrastructure. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is kicking off a record-breaking $3.4 billion construction season statewide.

The 2026 construction season includes a total of 977 new projects. This year, 739 bridges and approximately 4,562 mi. of roadway, equivalent to driving from Columbus to San Diego, Calif., and back, are set to be improved. There are 36 major projects with a value over $10 million. Eighty cents of every dollar invested this year will go directly to preservation of existing roads and bridges.

This construction season also will include the start of 174 safety projects. Ohio continues to spend more per capita than any other state when it comes to roadway safety.

NW Ohio

• Allen & Hancock County — Interstate 75 Resurfacing —The $3.1 million dollar project will microsurface I-75 between the Auglaize County line to the concrete pavement just south of the 4th Street interchange (118-125 MM) in Allen County and between County Road 313 and U.S. 224 (155-159 MM) in Hancock County. Work is scheduled for completion by this fall.

• Wood County — I-75 and I-475 Resurfacing — A project to resurface Interstate 75 and Interstate 475 in the vicinity of the Perrysburg interchange, and Interstate 475 from Interstate 75 to the Maumee River. The project also includes leveling the approach slabs leading onto and off the W. Dussel Drive/Salisbury Road bridge over I-475. Construction is estimated to be complete this fall.

NE Ohio

• Cuyahoga County — I-90 Between E. 9th Street and Carnegie Avenue — The $280 million project includes replacing the pavement and five bridges. Estimated completion summer 2032.

• Erie County — U.S. 6 Connectivity Corridor — The $27 million project will increase the efficiency and operation of the U.S. 6 corridor from Cedar Point Drive through the State Route 2 interchange with Rye Beach Road. Work is expected to be completed by the spring of 2029.

• Summit County — SR 8 hi-level bridge replacement — The $157.6 million project also includes minor re-alignment of SR 8 and the addition of a new auxiliary lane in each direction of SR 8 between Glenwood Avenue and Perkins Street. Estimated completion is set for the summer of 2028.

Central Ohio

• Licking County — State Route 16 Rehabilitation and Expansion — This $47.2 million project involves major pavement rehab and replacement of composite and includes maintenance for three bridges and culverts within the project limits. Estimated completion date is fall of 2028.

• Union County — U.S. 42 and Industrial Parkway Safety Improvements — The $7.9 million project adds turn lanes to each leg of the intersection. U.S. 42 also will be widened to five lanes between Industrial Parkway and US 33. Estimated completion is set for this fall.

SW Ohio

• Hamilton County — I-75 Bridge Rehab and Resurfacing in the Lockland Split — This $12.6 million dollar project will repair the structural steel, update paint and make other improvements to the I-75 northbound bridge over the Mill Creek, the railroad, Benson Street and Shepard Lane. It also will resurface I-75 in the Lockland Split. The project is scheduled for completion in October of 2026.

• Logan County — US 33 at SR 274 Roundabout — This safety improvement will decrease right angle crashes and help with traffic flow at that location. The project is tentatively scheduled for completion in June of 2027.

SE Ohio

• Athens and Meigs County — U.S. 33 Expansion Project — Started in 2025, this $274 million project is converting 25 mi. of U.S. 33 between Athens and the Ohio River from two-lane highway to four-lane highway. Estimated completion is set for the fall of 2028.

• Ross County — SR 159 (Bridge Street) Safety Improvement Project — This $19.2 million project began last year. The second year of work includes removing 13 in. of pavement at the U.S. 35/Bridge Street interchange, improving traffic flow by adding an exit-only lane on southbound Bridge Street to westbound U.S. 35, adding a third northbound lane between Stewart Road and U.S. 35, and extending a sidewalk/shared up path north through the project site. Work is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2027.

• Belmont County — I-70 at SR 149 Interchange Improvement — This $27 million investment is designed to support current and future traffic demands while improving safety and mobility for all travelers. Construction is estimated to be completed in summer 2029.

Demolition, Utility Relocation Part of New Museum Project

MUSEUM from page 1

“The initial plan was to add on to the existing museum and enclose the bridges, but because of building code issues, changes to flood level design requirements and upgrades needed to the existing building equipment and infrastructure, it became more cost- effective to build a new facility. Feedback to date has been supportive, and the community is excited to have a new facility for the museum, library and for hosting events.”

McFarlane noted the previous Ohio River Museum had a primary focus on the steamboat era. For years, it has prominently featured the W.P. Snyder Jr., the last of the steam-powered, stern wheeled towboats in the country and a national historic landmark. The museum’s re-envisioned exhibits will expand the interpretation to include the impact of the river on statehood, industrial and economic development, environmental and cultural impact. The museum and library will have meeting and event space to provide a wide variety of programs.

“The gift shop will be able to provide a larger selection of books related to the history of the area. The exhibit space will be able to tell a wider range of stories about the impact of the Ohio River on the history of statehood, economic development and cultural heritage.”

The project has been in the works since 2016, and has required feasibility studies, fundraising and grants. Organizations involved and providing support include the Washington County Public Library, the Northwest Territory Museum Society, the Sons and Daughters of the Pioneer Rivermen, the state of Ohio, Washington County Commissioners, the city of Marietta and the USDA.

The exhibit space is in the concept and research phase. Early in 2026, an exhibit designer was brought on board to more fully develop the themes, detail and produce documents for layout and fabrication and oversee the installation. The significant parameter for the installation is that none of the collection artifacts can be installed until the construction of the building and the build-out of the exhibit space is complete.

McFarlane added, “This project is exciting because of all the new opportunities it will open up.”

Lepi Enterprises of Zanesville, Ohio, was selected as the general contractor for the new building, with APG Architects serving as the architect of record. According to Kari Kessler, Lepi Enterprises project superintendent, the building is located in a flood plain and had to meet FEMA requirements.

“There are many other concerns that depend on the time of year,” Kessler told Construction Equipment Guide. “Trying to deal with the weather and soil is an issue. If it’s too cold, production slows down, and if it’s too warm, you must deal with all the mud.”

Kessler acknowledged the elements have not made it easy for crews, so far.

“The freeze/thaw cycles of early winter created muddy conditions that made it difficult to maneuver equipment. We are hoping that we won’t have a lot of heavy rains; otherwise, the site will get flooded and we will have to halt construction.”

Demolition of two portions of the existing museum and a house on the future parking lot is already complete, along with the removal of trees and sidewalks. In addition, workers had to relocate a stormwater line, place footers, foundation block and concrete columns.

Crews also are responsible for installation of the metal deck and concrete, roof trusses, framing, finishes, landscaping and parking lot paving. The parking area will be expanded

to accommodate the increased capacity of the building and is designed to capture and filter stormwater runoff before draining into the river.

The planned library has high technology requirements, due to the number of computers, microfilm readers and access to the internet required for research. The meeting rooms were designed as two classroom-size spaces with a retractable divider partition, that will convert the room to a large even space that can seat 120 people at tables.

As for excavation, said Kessler, “A lot of time and money has been spent to control the amount of mud and runoff. Around 1,200 tons of dirt has to be brought in, and roughly 100 tons moved around on- site.”

Heavy equipment being used includes a crane, telehandler, lifts, skid steer and mini-excavator. Concrete piers, steel

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