ODOT to host public meeting to discuss intersection improvements

The Ohio Department of Transportation recently announced it will be hosting a public meeting April 17 to present information and get feedback from the public regarding proposed improvements to the intersection of Route 322 (Mayfield Road) and Auburn Road within Munson Township.

The proposed project includes the construction of left turn lanes on all approaches and traffic signal replacement, according to a news release.

The meeting will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road.

There will be a presentation starting at 6:30 p.m. by the project team with an opportunity to ask questions, followed immediately by an open house. At the meeting, attendees will be able to review and comment on the proposed project plans and the environmental impacts, the release stated.

The project representatives from ODOT and the engineering consultants will be available throughout the open house to answer questions.

ODOT also requests information regarding the presence of any known cultural resources near the project, the release stated. Cultural resources include prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, historic bridges, historic buildings, sites and districts.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by ODOT.

For those unable to attend the meeting, written comments will be accepted until May 17 and may be submitted to: Mark A. Carpenter, P.E. District Environmental Coordinator, 5500 Transportation Blvd., Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125

For more information, call 216-584-2089 or email Mark.Carpenter@dot.ohio. gov.