Portsmouth officials prepare for lost revenue anticipated as a result of a planned bypass
It is estimated that the future Portsmouth Bypass, which will link U.S. 23 and U.S. 52 in Scioto County, will cause an estimated 15,000 vehicles to bypass the City of Portsmouth each day, the Portsmouth Daily Times reports. City officials are working to address the anticipated negative economic consequences of the bypass, which will have "no direct access to the city of Portsmouth." One idea under consideration is signage on the bypass that will encourage drivers to visit the city's businesses and attractions, the article said. For more, read the full story.
