ODOT to host public meeting to discuss three upcoming projects in Van Wert County

ODOT seeks public input on safety enhancement projects

LIMA, Ohio (Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024) - The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites the public to a meeting to discuss three upcoming projects that will improve safety along the U.S. 30 and U.S. 224 corridors in northwest Van Wert County.

Meeting details:

• Date: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024

• Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Location: Convoy Community Building, 643 North Main St., Convoy

The meeting will begin with a short presentation followed by an open house during which the project teams and exhibits will be available.

All meeting materials will be available on the project websites after the meeting. Scan the QR codes or visit the websites listed below.

Requests for interpretation service or reasonable accommodation may be submitted through the project website, mail, email, and by phone to the appropriate project manager listed below.

Project details:

In 2022, ODOT finalized a comprehensive Feasibility Study to improve safety on the U.S. 30 corridor. Between 2016-2022, the corridor had eight intersection related fatal crashes. Based on the study's recommendations, three projects are moving forward with funding from the Ohio Highway Safety Improvement Program. The details for each are below:

Project 1: U.S. 30/State Route 49 Restricted Crossing U-turns

Location U.S. 30/State Route 49/Payne Road/Convoy Heller Road

Project ID: 120107

Project details:

• Convert two intersections to a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) design.
  • U.S. 30 and SR 49/Payne Road
  • U.S. 30 and S.R. 49/Convoy-Heller Road
• Modify access at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Dixon-Cavett Road.
• Construction begin: 2027

Project website:www.transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/120107 Project manager: Logan Davis Phone: 419-999-6850 Email: [email protected]

Project 2: U.S. 30/Convoy Road Overpass Construction

Location U.S. 30/Convoy Road

Project ID: 120663

Project details:

• Construct an overpass for Convoy Road over U.S. 30
• Construction begin: 2029

Project website:www.transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/120663 Project manager: Robert Hissong Phone: 419-999-6896 Email:[email protected]

Project 3: U.S. 224/Lincoln Highway Roundabout Installation

Location U.S. 224/Lincoln Highway

Project ID: 120111

Project details:

• Construct a single lane roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 224 and Lincoln Highway.
• Rehabilitate the U.S. 224 bridge over the Chicago, Ft. Wayne, & Eastern (CFE) railroad by replacing the deck and abutments as well as painting the structural steel.
• Construction begin: 2027

Project website:www.transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/120111 Project manager: Mark Mueller Phone: 419-999-6889 Email: [email protected]

Right-of-way and property acquisition:

Permanent and temporary (just for construction) right-of-way will likely be needed for construction of the projects. If right-of-way acquisition is necessary from your property, a real estate representative will contact you directly at a later date to discuss the right-of-way needs, the acquisition process, and your rights under that process.

Environmental impacts:

Currently, studies are ongoing to determine the impacts the project will have on the environment, utilities, and adjacent properties. Impacts to wetlands and the removal of some trees may occur. If impacted, necessary waterway permitting will be obtained and tree removal will occur between October 1 and March 31 to protect possibly present threatened and endangered bat species during their summer roosting period.

How to provide feedback:

Your feedback is valued! Help us make informed decisions by sharing your thoughts and opinions on these projects.

• Submit comments by Oct. 30, 2024, to be included in the public input summary report.
• Use the Public Comment Form, visit the website, or contact the project managers directly (see below).
• Public participation in these projects is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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