ODOT seeks public comment on T.R. 252 Bridge Replacement in Pike County

Public Comment Period Open for

T.R. 252 Bridge Replacement

CHILLICOTHE - As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation-District 9's Planning Department, the district's Environmental Office is seeking public input for a bridge replacement project on T.R. 252 (Newland Hill Road) in Pike County.

PIK-CR-252-0.02 (PID 119422) It is proposed to replace the bridge on TR 252 (Newland Hill Rd.) at the 0.02 mile mark in Pike County, Ohio. The project is located in the rural area of Pebble Township.

The project will require approximately 0.144 acres of permanent right-of-way. The permanent right-of-way is located along the forested stream channel.

No homes or businesses will be removed by the project.

The funding for the project is 100% Federal

The roadway will be closed for the duration of the project. The local detour will be Newland Hill Rd. to Newland Ridge Rd. to Viar Rd. to Leeth Creek Rd. The detour is approximately 5 miles.

The environmental commitment date is 3/1/2025. The project is currently expected to be awarded 1/1/2026.

Written comments should be submitted by November 27, 2024, or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to: Brandon Beck, ODOT District 9 Environmental Supervisor, 650 Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 E-Mail: [email protected]