BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Construction is set to begin Monday for improvements that are being made Eastgate North Frontage Road and Eastgate Boulevard over State Route (SR) 32.

Clermont County Engineer Pat Manger announced on Wednesday that work will begin on both projects on Monday, April 22. Advance signage notifying drivers of related traffic impacts will be placed in the area this week.

“Improving safety, reducing congestion and supporting better traffic flow through the area are our primary goals for all of the work we do,” said Engineer Manger. “Transportation improvements in the Eastgate area will happen in a coordinated sequence,” he continued. “Last year, we began work on Eastgate North Frontage Road. We will continue – and complete – that work this summer. In addition to the Eastgate North Frontage Road work, we will also begin work on relocating the existing westbound entrance and exit ramps from SR 32 to Eastgate North Drive.”

BATAVIA, OH (FOX19) - The Clermont County Transportation Improvement District was recently awarded $600,000 dollars to approve access and mobility in the Eastgate area.

This is the largest funding allocation provided to a single Transportation Improvement District in the state.

"This is a huge win for the CCTID and for Clermont County," said Clermont County Engineer Pat Manger. "The CCTID's purpose is to design and construct projects that not only address local transportation needs but also facilitate economic development and growth. The fact that Clermont County was awarded this level of support is a clear demonstration that ODOT recognizes the value of the work we are doing and supports our efforts."

The funding awards will be divided among three projects:

The Aicholtz Connector Project - Construction is expected to begin in 2015.

The Ivy Pointe Boulevard Extension Project - Construction expected to begin in summer 2013.

CLERMONT COUNTY, OH (FOX19) - Lane closures scheduled for State Route 32 signal work beginning on Tuesday, September 25.