Ohio Depart. of Transportation announces Bridge Maintenance Project in Mahoning Valley

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is proposing maintenance on one bridge along U.S. 422 in the city of Youngstown, Mahoning County and two bridges along Interstate 76 in Palmyra Township, Portage County.

The department said the project also proposes maintenance on a pedestrian bridge spanning I-80 connecting the city of Girard in Trumbull County. The proposed project is currently in the preliminary engineering phase.

The $2,179,180 project is scheduled to begin construction in the fall of 2025, according the department.

Official said during project construction, a minimum of one 10-foot lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on I-76 and I-80. At the U.S. 422 bridge site, one westbound lane of traffic will need to be closed during construction to install vandal protection fence.

To replace the vandal protection fence on the pedestrian bridge spanning I-80, the department said it will be necessary to close the pedestrian bridge for a maximum of seven consecutive calendar days. The official pedestrian detour route for the closure will utilize Maple Avenue, U.S. 422 and Morris Avenue.

Construction, lane restriction/reduction and pedestrian detour information will be posted within the project construction limits and on the ODOT webpage, prior to the start of project construction. Officials said access will be maintained to all adjacent properties, businesses and intersecting side streets for the duration of the construction project.

As part of the environmental process for the project, officials said ODOT is seeking any comments the public may have regarding the proposed project. Project-related issues the public may wish to comment on include, but are not limited to, the effect of the project on residents, businesses, the local economy, historic or cultural resources, etc., according the department.

Residents with comments or questions can contact Sean Carpenter using the contact information provided below.

Department officials said comments received by March 7 will be considered during project development, but all comments received will receive a reply.

Public participation in the project is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, according to the department.

The Ohio Department of Transportation said it is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:

Sean Carpenter, Environmental Specialist Ohio Department of Transportation, District 4

Phone: 330-786-2274

Email: Sean.carpenter@dot.ohio.gov

Project Website: Transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/121533