Why do road construction projects start so late in the year?

Some projects, particularly those which are funded through the State, get a late start due to the mismatch of fiscal calendars. The City’s fiscal year begins on January 1^st. The State of Ohio’s fiscal year begins on July 1^st. As a result, we can’t proceed with state funded projects until the funding has been passed by the State Legislature and is actually secured. Once official notification is obtained, projects proceed to the bid process.