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WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen an increase in travel this year and anticipates airport security checkpoints nationwide will be very busy this holiday travel season. The season kicks off with Thanksgiving travel, which begins Friday, Nov. 18 and concludes Sunday, Nov.… Read full story
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WASHINGTON – November 4, 2022 – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has reduced the online renewal enrollment fee for transportation workers who possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) as well as the enrollment fee for Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) and TWIC applicants who maintain an existing Security Threat Assessment (STA) for the comparable program. … Read full story
WASHINGTON –The TSA PreCheck® current enrollment provider, IDEMIA, has reduced the enrollment and in-person renewal fee from $85 to $78. The cost to renew online is still $70. If approved, enrollees get a five-year membership with the program.
TSA PreCheck is a Trusted Traveler Program offering expedited security screening at the airport, connecting low-risk travelers with security tailored to their TSA PreCheck status and a better air travel experience.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Dr. Jack Marchbanks today announced details on $121 million in new traffic safety projects planned for Ohio, including the installation of approximately two dozen roundabouts in numerous counties across the state.… Read full story
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) has awarded over $22 million for statewide programming to improve traffic safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities.
Almost 180 grants were awarded to 140 local agencies (68 counties) to support the efforts of safety partners statewide and focus on traffic safety priority areas, including impaired driving, seat belt usage, distracted driving, youthful driving, and motorcycle safety. … Read full story
WEEK OF 10/17/2022
Jacksontown, Ohio (Thursday, October 13, 2022) – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Knox County. All outlined work is weather permitting.
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U.S. Route 62 closure near Danville for culvert replacements – U.S. 62 is scheduled to close beginning Monday, October 17, for two culvert replacements. |
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on speed, safety belt and OVI enforcement on Interstate 70. During the project, 438 people in Ohio were issued citations including 392 for speed and 40 for seat belt violations.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – The leaves are falling, but before long it will be snow. Across the state, Ohio Department of Transportation workers are conducting safety checks on snow plow to ensure it is ready to go when the first flakes fly.
ODOT crews maintain state and U.S.… Read full story
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be joining forces with members of the 6-State Trooper Project to enforce speed, safety belts and OVI on Interstate 70.
The project will run from 12:01 a.m. on October 7 through 11:59 p.m.… Read full story