Months of New California Roadwork Begins

Union County officials express concerns over traffic impact during major intersection project.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:00pm

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Work has started on a large-scale intersection improvement project in Jerome Township, Union County, Ohio. The project aims to widen U.S. 42 and add turn lanes to Industrial Parkway, but county officials have already voiced concerns about the impact on traffic during the months-long construction.

Why it matters

This project is part of a broader effort to upgrade infrastructure in the New California area of Union County. The intersection improvements are intended to improve traffic flow and safety, but the construction process could cause significant disruptions for local commuters and businesses.

The details

The northbound lane of Industrial Parkway has been reduced to a single lane as part of the initial construction work. Union County Administrator Bill Narducci said he has been in talks with the sheriff's office to address concerns about the traffic impact during the project.

  • Construction on the project began in March 2026.
  • The project is expected to last for several months.

The players

Bill Narducci

Union County Administrator who has been coordinating with local law enforcement about the traffic impact of the construction project.

Jerome Township

The township in Union County, Ohio where the intersection improvement project is taking place.

Union County

The county in Ohio overseeing the New California intersection improvement project.

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What they’re saying

“We have been in talks with the sheriff's office to address concerns about the traffic impact during the project.”

— Bill Narducci, Union County Administrator

What’s next

County officials will continue to monitor the traffic situation and work with law enforcement to mitigate any issues that arise during the construction process.

The takeaway

This infrastructure project aims to improve traffic flow and safety in the New California area, but the construction process could cause significant disruptions for local commuters and businesses that will need to be carefully managed.