Klingler Road will be closed next week when construction crews begin tearing out the old road in preparation for a complete rebuild of the road that borders the west side of campus.

And, it will be closed for ONU's three commencements, including the ceremonies for pharmacy in the morning and for undergraduates in the afternoon of May 10 and for law on the afternoon of May 17.

Completion date is Sept. 15.

The project includes a tear out of the present road, widening the road from 19 to 28 feet, installation of street lights, and construction of a sidewalk on the west side.

There will be curbing and storm sewer modifications, including a retention basin.

Work extends from the railroad tracks south to Lima Avenue. It passes university athletic fields, the stadium, and is the "back way" to Lima for local residents.

The $1.3 million improvement is nearly all funded by the state. Bluffton Paving won the bid to do the work.
(Monty Siekerman)