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The design/build project was awarded to John R. Jurgensen, of Cincinnati, which is charged with the coordination of relocations of numerous utilities, a task that would typically happen before the project began.
ODOT Builds ‘Superstreets’ in Greene County By Lori Tobias CEG CORRESPONDENT
A project by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to build two innovative intersections called Superstreets comes with its fair share of challenges — the usual and the not so usual. “A Superstreet is a non-traditional, signalized intersection
that can provide more capacity than a traditional intersection,” according to an ODOT fact sheet. “Traffic movements in Superstreet intersections prohibit side-street — minor cross street — traffic to turn left or go straight through the mainline intersection. Instead, motorists will turn right and do a legal U-turn at a nearby one-way, signalized median crossover to follow their desired path.” The Superstreets are being built on U.S. 35 between T.R.
1217 (Orchard Lane) and T.R. 48 (Factory Road) at Beavercreek in Greene County in an effort to reduce congestion, cut down on delays and limit collision opportunities. From 2016 to 2018, there were 69 crashes at the intersection with Factory Road and 35 at the Orchard Lane intersection. Typically, a Superstreet intersection reduces the total conflict points from 32 to only 14 or 8, depending on the precise see SUPERSTREETS page 2
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Superstreets Project Aims to Alleviate Congestion in Ohio SUPERSTREETS from page 1
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design or style, and these potential conflicts are most often lower in severity than those at a traditional intersection. Previous studies of the U.S. 35 corridor recommended eliminating the at-grade intersections and constructing interchanges to convert the four-lane route to a limited access facility in order to improve traffic safety, efficiency and flow, according to the ODOT fact sheet. However, Ohio Department of Transportation photo funding constraints dictated that Cranes onsite are helping to set bridge beams. ODOT consider lower cost options to move a project forward that will improve safety while meeting current and future traffic demands. The design/build project was awarded to John R. Jurgensen, of Cincinnati, which is charged with the coordination of relocations of numerous utilities, a task that would typically happen before the project began. “There are a lot of different utilities on site and in conflict — water lines, gas mains, fiber Ohio Department of Transportation photo optics, electrical lines — all have The Superstreets are being built on U.S. 35 between to be moved off the poles and moved back from the roadway,” T.R. 1217 (Orchard Lane) and T.R. 48 (Factory at Beavercreek in Greene County in an effort said Adam Treiber, ODOT proj- Road) to reduce congestion, cut down on delays and limit ect engineer. “On a regular proj- collision opportunities. ect, we would have mostly all those utilities moved ahead of time. We would have had a set of plans and given them to the utilities to accommodate our plans. With a design/build, that didn’t happen. It complicates the job overall.” That’s one challenge; the other is cars, new cars. U.S. 35 is home to numerous businesses, including about eight new car dealerships. “Working with all the dust and rock … construction sites get Ohio Department of Transportation photo messy, muddy,” said Treiber. Crews set up the site for paving operations. “It’s a challenge working next to brand new vehicles. We’ve actually talked to yet another challenge of the job. But work, them a lot. We give them schedules so they which began in the spring of 2020, is on can move vehicles away from equipment. track for the completion date of June 2022. There is a variety of heavy equipment onThey have inventory right near the road. If it’s windy maybe we won’t work in a spot site, the majority of it owned by Jurgensen, one day. We don’t want to have dirt flying in said Treiber. “We’ve had cranes onsite for setting the air.” The route also is heavily trafficked, seeing bridge beams. There have been multiple about 40,000 vehicles, much of it freight — see SUPERSTREETS page 6
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Southeastern Equipment Invests to Expand Rental Division William (Bill) Baker founded Southeastern Equipment Company in 1957 selling motor grader blades in southeastern Ohio while his wife, Nancy, served as the company’s first bookkeeper. Baker’s founding principle — establishing lasting customer relationships by providing world-class equipment backed by exceptional service — has been the driving force behind the company’s continued growth. From a business which began out of the back of Baker’s truck, Southeastern Equipment Company has grown to 18 locations throughout Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan. With more than 225 employees, the company serves the agriculture, construction, industrial, landscaping, municipal, oil and gas and waste industries with more than 30 lines of new, used and rental equipment with full in-shop and field technician service and a dedicated parts department. The company has become one of the largest privately-owned Case dealers in the Midwest and among the largest Kobelco dealers in the United States. Recognizing and anticipating industry trends and customer needs has become a benchmark of the company’s success. Its recent move to position the company as a major rental equipment provider offers a perfect example. While Southeastern Equipment Company has seen a great deal of success in its rental business since launching the division in 2014, company management saw an opportunity to expand the business and widen its customer base while providing enhanced service to its existing customer base. Twenty years ago, lacking other alternatives, builders and construction professionals were faced with the requirement to purchase the equipment they needed. That trend has changed significantly over the past two decades as the culture has be¬come accus-
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tomed to renting everything from cars and clothing to vacation homes and office space. Whether it’s industrial construction, environmental services, or even week¬end warrior projects, the growth and popularity of the rental platform has been phenomenal. A survey by the American Rental Association (ARA) revealed that renting equipment in the construction industry is at an all-time high. In fact, 93 percent of respondents reported renting equipment in 2019, and more than 50 percent plan to rent even more machines in the coming years. “Renting equipment offers flexibility from both a capital standpoint, as well as the kinds of projects businesses and individuals can tackle,” said Dave Stimpert, Southeastern Equipment Company’s new rental director. Having played a key role in dealership development and growth in rental markets, Stimpert brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position with Southeastern Equipment
Company. He’s been involved with the construction industry for more than 30 years, initially as a superintendent for one of Ohio’s largest construction firms, followed by involvement with the equipment rental market for the past 20 years. Along with bringing Stimpert on board to grow Southeastern Equipment Company’s rent-to-rent business, Southeastern Equipment Company has significantly expanded and diversified its rental equipment fleet and products while making major investments in manpower and customer support. While equipment rentals provide customers with more options, they also serve to strengthen all areas of Southeastern Equipment Company’s business. As Stimpert noted, it’s part of a long-term approach toward giving customers the best solution for their situation, whether that involves a rental, a purchase, or parts and service. While offering customers an alternative to purchasing equipment, the company’s
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Southeastern Equipment’s Dublin, Ohio, location.
rental fleet also will provide a source for quality used equipment for purchase. According to Stimpert, “Developing our Rental Division provides a full complement to our retail sales and gives customers multiple avenues. The rental market provides a whole new customer base and a huge opportunity for growth.” The division will provide a wide range of rental equipment to address the needs of businesses ranging from its core customer base to the homeowner. The rental fleet consists of the company’s major lines, including Case, JLG, Kobelco and Bomag machines along with new lines of equipment, such as Skyjack and small tools. Initial steps involve developing a dedicated rental fleet in the Dublin and Cambridge, Ohio markets and updating the Dublin branch as a rental hub. “We’ll start by ramping up offerings in these two markets and eventually employ the growth model to expand into the dealership’s other branches,” said Stimpert. CEG
Southeastern Equipment Company has grown to 18 locations throughout Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan.
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Utility Relocation Presents Challenge On Superstreets Job
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“Working with all the dust and rock … construction sites get messy, muddy,” said Adam Treiber, ODOT project engineer.
Work, which began in the spring of 2020, is on track for the completion date of June 2022.
SUPERSTREETS from page 2
excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, skid steers for various work items. We’ve had to use concrete pump trucks, BidWells and slipform machines to pour concrete. We had diesel pile hammers to drive piles for new piers and abutments, and
saw cutting machines and jackhammers for demo work on the old bridge. We currently have paving machines, vibratory rollers and compaction equipment on site.” Construction costs are $14.9 million with an additional $3 million for environmental design work and right-of-way.
Local funding has been made available, with funding coming from local partners, including the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, Beavercreek Township, Greene County Engineer, city of Beavercreek and the Federal Highway Administration. CEG
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ODOT Improves Safety With Innovative Intersections Ohio Department of Transportation photo
A project by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to build two innovative intersections called Superstreets comes with its fair share of challenges — the usual and the not so usual.
Ohio Department of Transportation photo
“There are a lot of different utilities on site and in conflict — water lines, gas mains, fiber optics, electrical lines — all have to be moved off the poles and moved back from the roadway,” said Adam Treiber, ODOT project engineer.
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