County sets Oct. 13 hearing for Ludwig Ditch restoration to improve drainage for about 160 acres

The Lorain County Board of Commissioners set a public hearing for Oct. 13, 2026 on a proposed Ludwig Ditch drainage improvement that would restore about 2,600 linear feet of channel, remove excess sediment, re-establish flow lines, clear trees and install a culvert. County documents say the project will improve drainage for Redferns Subdivision, the South Amherst Cemetery and adjacent farmland; county staff reported the work would benefit roughly 160 acres and about 70 homes.

The board declared the project necessary for public health and welfare and noted that no special assessments will be levied to pay for the improvement. Staff said the hearing will allow property owners and other interested parties to present objections or endorsements before the board proceeds.