N. Cole Street Improvement Project Announcement

LIMA, Ohio, - The Port Authority of Allen County recently awarded the North Cole Street Improvement Project to Eagle Bridge Co. of Sidney, Ohio. The project will improve roads, water lines, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure along North Cole Street.

The project was awarded for $3,520,000 and will be funded through private funding from Google. These improvements are necessary to support increased traffic and future development in the area.

“The Port Authority of Allen County is committed to moving this project forward as quickly as possible while minimizing inconvenience for local drivers and residences living in the area,” said Cindy Leis, Executive Director of the Port Authority of Allen County. “These improvements will ensure our infrastructure is ready to support continued economic growth, including traffic related to the nearby data center project.”

The project includes the construction of multiple roundabouts at key intersections along North Cole Street in American Township and Sugar Creek Township. Roundabouts will be built at the intersections of N. Cole Street and State Route 115, Beery Road, and Bluelick Road. Future work on N. Cole Street and Diller Road will also be discussed.

Construction is expected to begin in June 2026, starting at the intersection of North Cole Street and State Route 115.

The Port Authority will host an informational meeting on Thursday, May 14 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Allen County Sanitary Engineering located at 3230 N. Cole Street to share project details, construction schedules, and traffic impacts. For information and to sign up for construction updates go to: www.allencoport.org