YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks is soliciting public comment for an upcoming drive improvement project.

The proposed project involves improvements to the southern section of East Newport Drive totaling 0.86-miles (Shields Road to Kreider’s entrance) and a portion of Valley Drive totaling 0.38-miles (East Park Drive to the suspension bridge), both of which are located within Mill Creek Park.

The proposed project activities include pavement planing, roadway resurfacing, shoulder restoration, and the reapplication of pavement markings.

The project is scheduled to begin construction in the summer of 2020 with an estimated construction cost of approximately $297,418.

Any comments the public may have regarding the environmental and/or the proposed project may be submitted by Jan. 17 to Mill Creek MetroParks, c/o. Nick Derico, Natural Resources Steward, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield, OH 44406.