ODOT details part of its `24 construction program
CLEVELAND – Ohio Department of Transportation officials in northeast Ohio announced a $1.7 billion investment into 248 projects in 17 counties during the 2024 construction season.
Of the 248 projects that will be active this year, 193 projects are new for 2024, 32 are safety projects aimed directly at reducing serious or deadly crashes, 86 are roadway improvement projects, and 60 are bridge and culvert improvement projects.
“Investing in efficient infrastructure is an investment in quality of life,” said Governor Mike Dewine in an April 16 news release. “Once complete, these projects will significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve roadway safety.”
This year’s construction program includes 21 projects that are considered “major” with a value above $10 million.
Northeast Ohio projects highlights:
– Cuyahoga County: I-90 Pavement Replacement between Hilliard Rd. and the I-71/I-490 interchange in the cities of Rocky River, Lakewood, and Cleveland. Start summer 2024, end summer 2027. Cost $136.3 million.
– Summit County: SR 8 Hi-level Bridge replacement over various railroads, North Street, and the Little Cuyahoga River in the city of Akron. Start summer 2023, end summer 2028. Cost $157.7 million.
– Summit County: I-76/I-77 Akron Beltway Reconstruction. Start summer 2021, end summer 2025. Cost $160 million.
– Summit Couty: I-77 widening between Everett Road and State Route 21 in Bath and Richfield Townships. Start fall 2023, end summer 2026. Cost $75 million.
– Trumbull County: SR 46/SR 82 Diverging Diamond Interchange in Howland Township. Start summer 2023, end fall 2026. Cost $20.4 million.
--Wayne County: SR 21 Rehabilitation between the Stark County line and the Summit County line. Start spring 2024, end spring 2026. Cost $29.3 million.
“While the orange barrels that are synonymous with summer may be a source of frustration and inconvenience for some, they are a sign of progress and improvement,” said ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks, PH.D.
This construction season isn’t all about building new roads. About 93 cents of every dollar is being invested back into preserving existing roads and bridges.
To view a complete list of projects in each county, check out the 2024 ODOT construction guides via www.transportation.ohio. gov