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Since 1940, the County Engineers Association of Ohio has worked to unify its members in providing the highest quality transportation, drainage, surveying and land record keeping services. From the safe and efficient movement of people, goods and services to continuing land development needs, CEAO strives to construct solutions for many challenges to Ohio's local infrastructure. Ohio County Engineers are responsible for 26,081 bridges and 28,970 miles of urban and rural roadways that are vital to the combined growth of jobs and prosperity in the state of Ohio.
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11/17/2025
County authorizes bidding for several bridge replacements and resurfacing projects; federal funds to cover majority of costs
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners approved a series of engineer resolutions Nov. 4 authorizing the county engineer to advertise for bids on multiple bridge replacements and resurfacing projects in Rochester, Wellington, Carlisle and other townships.
County staff said bridge projects are funded through federal programs managed in Ohio by the County Engineers Association of Ohio acting as program manager for funds routed through the Ohio Department of Transportation. Commissioners were told typical federal matches run about 80/20 (federal/local), though one project noted in the meeting was funded at 100% and another at 95% depending on credits.
11/17/2025
Second public hearing on Mahoning County road tax
MAHONING COUNTY, Ohio - The Mahoning County Commissioners and county engineer held another public hearing to discuss a sales tax renewal months before it would be on the ballot. The renewal increases the sales tax by a quarter of a percent for infrastructure like bridges and roadways.
In 2021, Mahoning County voters approved the sales tax for road and bridge improvements. Now, even though it's in place until 2027, the groundwork is being laid to renew it.
If county commissioners approve to place the renewal on the ballot, Pat Ginnetti, Mahoning County engineer, said he will do more public outreach and presentations for voters.
11/17/2025
Major S.R. 161 and U.S. 33 Interchange Project Completed in Union County
UNION COUNTY — Construction is now complete on the S.R. 161/Post Road improvement project at the U.S. 33 interchange. The $40 million initiative, a partnership between the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the City of Dublin, the Union County Engineer’s Office and the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), delivers a safer, more efficient interchange to serve the growing region.
11/17/2025
New roundabout to hit Mahoning County
NORTH JACKSON, Ohio (WKBN) — Get ready for another roundabout in Mahoning County as work has started in Jackson Township.
The roundabout is going in on Mahoning Avenue at the Bailey Road intersection.
The $6.2 million project will also see a portion of Mahoning Avenue rebuilt and repaved between Route 45 and Duck Creek Road.
The county engineer says it will help improve traffic flow and safety.
10/29/2025
How one county is benefiting from digital asset lifecycle management
Lucas County, Ohio’s geographic information system-centered ALM system connects people, processes and data, greatly enhancing its infrastructure management and community development workflows.
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CCAO/CEAO Annual Winter Conference
Wed
3
2025
December 3 - 5, 2025
Hilton Downtown Columbus
402 N High Street
Columbus, Ohio
2026 Ohio County Engineers Conference
Thu
29
2026
January 29 (9:00AM EST) - 30 (12:00PM EST), 2026
Renaissance Westerville-Polaris
This meeting is specifically for elected Ohio County Engineers and their high-level staff members. A trade show is not currently part of this meeting. Public registration is not accepted. This is an orientation style meeting for Ohio's elected County Engineers.
