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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing a $161 million project that will make significant improvements around the Akron Beltway.

By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT

In Summit County, Ohio, work has begun on a $161 million project that will make significant improvements around the Akron Beltway. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing the work, the largest in District 4 history, which includes a mix of roadway improvements and bridge replacements on I-76, I-77 and Route 8 in Akron.

“This project will dramatically improve pavement and safety conditions throughout these routes, providing a much smoother ride for the motorists of northeast Ohio for many years to come,” said Gery Noirot, ODOT District 4 deputy director. Specifically, the project calls for reconstruction of I-76 between East Avenue to Princeton Street; I77 from SR 8 to Waterloo Road; the resurfacing of State Route 8 just north of I-77/I-76; the addition

of a southbound lane on State Route 8 between Carroll Street and Beacon Street; and the reconstruction of the left-hand ramps on I-76. “Currently, the I-76 Kenmore leg is closed while crews work on the pavement replacement on I-77 between East Avenue and Vernon Odem Boulevard,” said ODOT District 4 spokesperson Ramon Marsch. see AKRON page 4

“This project will dramatically improve pavement and safety conditions throughout these routes, providing a much smoother ride for the motorists of northeast Ohio for many years to come.”

Gery Noirot

Ohio Department of Transportation

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ODOT’s $161M Akron Project Due to Complete in 2025 AKRON from page 1

“In August, we moved into phase 2, detouring traffic down the I-76/ Kenmore leg.” There are various ramp closures and lane restrictions throughout the Akron Beltway associated with the project. More than 100,000 vehicles travel this section of roadway each day, with drivers now having to deal with closures and delays. “Anytime there’s a new traffic change, it takes motorists some time to adjust to the new routes,” said Marsch. “We always encourage motorists to plan ahead and take the new route before the traffic pattern change happens to make themselves more familiar with the new route.” According to Raymond Fridley, Akron Beltway Improvement project manager, approximately 10 percent of the work has been completed to date. “The project is progressing well, and the design and construction team’s momentum is at a high level. There is great coordination between ODOT and Ruhlin/Shelly and Sands Akron Beltway Joint Venture.” Fridley noted that the biggest challenge on the high-profile assignment is maintenance of traffic in the area. “This is due to the project location in Akron, and the high volume of vehicles. The project consists of numerous phases that need to be well thought out and executed. The project needs to ensure safety is at the forefront of everyone's thoughts and actions. “We have taken every measure of notifying motorists of the traffic pattern changes,” said Fridley. “This is done on social media, message boards on the roadways and weekly emails alerting the public of any new changes associated with the project.” Although the project is in the very early stages of construction, there is plenty of

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Construction began in early June 2021. Work is expected to take place between late 2021 and 2024 and will include the reconstruction of I-77 between Waterloo Road and the Central Interchange and on I-76 between Princeton Avenue and East Avenue.

activity at the job site. “We have major reconstruction at the Vernon Odom Interchange taking place right now, as well as the SR 8 median at the Central Interchange,” said Fridley. “We will continue to work on these phases of the project through October 2021.

“Our next phase of reconstruction will be the right lanes of SR 77 NB from Waterloo Road to Central Interchange and along 77NB/76WB from the Central Interchange to East Avenue. This work will be ongoing through the summer of 2022.” There have been no unexpected issues to

date, and the elements have not affected the project significantly. “This project will be working through the winter months, so we will need to prepare accordingly for the weather. The project team will adjust accordingly to ensure it see AKRON page 7

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Early work has involved large amounts of effort for the preparation of construction phasing for the project and how traffic will be maintained.

The project is the largest in District 4 history, which includes a mix of roadway improvements and bridge replacements on I-76, I-77 and Route 8 in Akron.

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Transportation Review Advisory Council...

TRAC Approves Draft List of $292M in Major New Projects

The annual draft list of projects to receive funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Major New Capacity Program over the next four years includes more than $292 million in new funding commitments.

The Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) has approved the annual draft list of projects to receive funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Major New Capacity Program over the next four years. It includes more than $292 million in new funding commitments. TRAC will vote on the final list at its Sept. 22 meeting. “TRAC’s mission is more urgent than ever. Traffic volumes are nearly back to prepandemic levels and truck traffic has already exceeded pre-pandemic levels,” said ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks. “We need to make strategic capacity improvements that improve system safety and accelerate Ohio’s economic recovery.” TRAC operates on an annual application cycle. At the completion of the application process TRAC members vote on the approval of the Major New Construction Program List of funding commitments for preliminary engineering, detailed design, right-of-way and project construction. Projects receiving funding commitments are placed into three “tiers” based upon the level of project development: • Tier I — The group of projects recommended for construction during the upcoming four-year construction period. • Tier II — The group of projects recommended for additional environmental, design or right-of-way development activi-

ties necessary before the projects would be available for construction. • Tier III — The group of projects with previous phases funded for construction in Tier I. Projects placed in Tier III status are part of a long-range funding plan to advance multiple phase projects. There were 36 new applications submitted this year. About TRAC The Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) was established by Ohio Revised Code in 1997 to help the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) develop and modify a project selection process which approves funding for the development and construction of the Major New Capacity Program. The TRAC has nine members and is chaired by the director of ODOT. Six members are appointed by the Governor and one each by the speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives and the president of the Ohio Senate. Members have overlapping terms. The director provides funds for new construction only after assuring that system preservation needs have been met. The use of the new construction funds is the responsibility of the TRAC, but the TRAC does not have authority over other aspects of the Department of Transportation. 

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ODOT Kicks Off Major Reconstruction of I-70 in Zanesville Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks officially kicked off an $88 million project to reconstruct Interstate 70 through the city of Zanesville on July 20. In addition, the project will resurface I-70 from U.S. Route 40 to State Route 93 and impact 16 bridges, including the bridges over the Licking and Muskingum rivers. “This work will not only benefit local residents and drivers, but also the high volume of trucks and commerce that use this key corridor,” said Marchbanks. “The impact of this investment in central Ohio will be felt across the state in terms of the safe and easy movement for commuters and freighthaulers alike.” Last reconstructed in the mid-1990s, replacement of the 25-year-old pavement will be a welcome upgrade. Approximately 40,000 to 50,000 vehicles use this stretch of interstate each day, including more than 10,000 trucks or about a quarter of the average daily traffic, emphasizing the route’s regional and statewide importance. “We welcome the investment by the state of Ohio into our city and we ask the public Ohio Department of Transportation photo to be cautious and patient as Shelly & Sands Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks officially rebuilds this aging infrastructure,” said city kicked off an $88 million project to reconstruct Interstate 70 through the city of of Zanesville Mayor Donald Mason. “The Zanesville on July 20.

city will work with our private and public sector partners as we endeavor to protect the motorists and workers from the beginning until the end of this epic project.” Traffic will be maintained throughout the duration of construction, but these improvements won’t come without inconvenience. Narrower lanes, temporary traffic patterns and a reduced speed limit when workers are present will require extra attention behind the wheel. “When this project is completed, it will be a wonderful asset to the city, county and the state of Ohio. However, there will be traffic disruptions during the construction process,” said Cole Graham, president of Shelly & Sands Inc. “We ask that the traveling public remain alert and use caution in and around our work zone so that at the end of the day, everyone can get home safely.” “It’s going to be a great project to watch come to fruition, and I look forward to the ribbon-cutting,” said Sen. Tim Schaffer. To minimize impacts to traffic and maintain access to and from downtown Zanesville by staggering bridge and ramp closures, the project is expected to be complete in fall 2027. For more information, visit transportation.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odot/. 

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Akron Beltway Project Includes Demo, Excavation AKRON from page 4

doesn’t substantially impact the schedule.” To keep everyone safe during construction, crews are currently working behind barrier walls. Message boards alert motorists of the construction taking place. Equipment being used on the job includes a John Deere 700K XLT dozer with GPS; a Vermeer T658 trencher; a Komatsu PC78MR mini-excavator; a Volvo L120H front loader; a Bomag BW211D-3 smooth drum roller; a Midland SP-8 widener; a LeeBoy 3000 belt loader; an Cat 325FL excavator; a Ford F250 pickup truck; a Ford F250 pickup truck; an International 4900 DT466E water truck; hauling trucks; W22,24,26,28 Wetz Trucking dump trucks; and a T701 Taylor Trucking dump truck. The heavy machinery is being used for roadway demolition, drilled shaft auguring, cranes for bridge structures and wall placement. Main materials include asphalt, concrete, aggregate base, cement for subgrade stabilization and noise and MSE walls. Epoxy-coated rebar, drainage pipe and structures also are necessary to perform the various tasks. Early work has involved large amounts of effort for the preparation of construction phasing for the project and how traffic will be maintained. Specific ramps can only be shut down for certain durations, so the phasing needs to coincide with the ramp closures. Heavy roadway demolition has been necessary, including the teardown of several bridges. “All the roadways and bridges being reconstructed need repair,” said Fridley. “Bridges also are being widened to meet traffic demands, as needed.” Excavation is considered a large part of the project each day. “Excavation is required for drainage, embankment, roadway demo, wall installation, bridge installation, etc.,” said Fridley. “Essentially, all aspects of major reconstruction require some type of excavation to take place in some form or fashion.” As for the most time-consuming part of the work, said Fridley, “A large portion of this project is constructing the two new flyover bridges. These are large bridges that will take the most amount of time to construct due to the size, complexity and location.” Milestones on the project will include completion of the pavement replacement between East Avenue and Vernon Odem Boulevard. “Odem Boulevard is huge, because it will allow motorists to be able to drive on smooth pavement throughout the entire project,” Fridley added. Construction began in early June 2021. Work is expected to take place between late 2021 and 2024 and will include the reconstruction of I-77 between Waterloo Road and the Central Interchange and on I-76 between Princeton Avenue and East Avenue. The entire project is expected to be completed by summer 2025.  CEG

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