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$29.8M I-70 Rehabilitation Progressing On Time, Budget All of the overhead structures over the interstate are steel beam or steel girder with concrete decks.

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By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT

Construction crews are busy working on a $29.8 million rehabilitation project that includes repairing pavement and resurfacing Interstate 70 in Preble County, from the Indiana state line to the Montgomery County line in Ohio.

“Ohio has a vast network of roadways and bridges,” said Kathleen Fuller, ODOT public information officer, “and with the fourth largest interstate system in the country, rehabilitation projects such as this are necessary for the preservation of the interstate transportation system and to further ODOT’s mission to provide for the safe ODOT photo and easy movement of people and goods from There are 22 structures being addressed on this project. place to place.”

The pavement work focuses on the mainline and all ramps within the project limits, while bridge work be undertaken on approximately 20 other structures. Rest will include painting and replacing the decks of the S.R. 320 areas and existing weigh stations also are included in the and S.R. 726 structures over I-70. Minor bridge work, project.

“Like the majority of our programmed projects, developincluding patching, sealing and bearing replacements, will

ment takes place years in advance of actual construction and it begins with a work plan that establishes resurfacing priorities based on objective data that uses traffic volume and pavement condition to help determine paving treatments and locations and ultimately to help us make better decisions when spending taxpayer dollars across the entire state,” said Fuller.

A great deal of the work on the mainline (I-70) will take place during the late evening and overnight hours, when traffic volumes are lower, to minimize the impact to motorists. The closure of the rest area for paving work greatly affected motorists, especially those in the trucking industry who use the stop upon entering Ohio.

However, the contractors worked to stay on course and complete operations in a timely manner, to reopen the rest area within six weeks.

Fuller said drivers have been doing their best to deal with closures and delays.

“We have found that motorists have been responding very see BRIDGE page 2

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Pavement Repair, Resurfacing Part of I-70 Improvement ODOT photo

A Komatsu 228 excavator is on site for bridge work.

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General contractor John R. Jurgensen Company received the contract through a statewide bidding process.

BRIDGE from page 1

well to the traffic impacts and the maintenance of traffic plans for single-lane restrictions on I-70, as well as the current roadway closures of S.R. 320 and S.R. 726 for bridge work. The detours for both routes are easy to navigate and given the advance notifications and the appropriate signing, we don't believe there to be any major issues with the plan.”

The average daily traffic (ADT) count for this stretch of I70 ranges from approximately 38,000 (at the Indiana state line) to 41,000 vehicles (at Montgomery County).

“Overall, construction is progressing very well, and we have not had any major delays with the respect to the total project timeline,” said Fuller, who noted that the work involves two ODOT districts.

“Whether it’s construction and maintenance or planning, design, environmental and right of way, ODOT’s district offices and central office divisions work together to share the workload, as well as their experience and expertise, to fulfill the department’s mission. As ODOT District 8’s Preble County abuts the counties in District 7, bringing their construction team in to administer this project has been an asset for District 8, and is one of the many examples of our agency’s teams working together to be one ODOT.” Fuller explained that the bridge work taking place is key to the overall project.

“It goes hand-in-hand with the overall rehabilitation project. We have a tremendous bridge inventory in Ohio and our team of bridge engineers and specialists inspect our bridges annually to assure the safety and integrity of all structures.

It’s imperative that we make sure we are providing the best bridge conditions we can. When developing any paving project, we use the condition rating information provided by our bridge department to determine when repairs will need to be made and the extent of these repairs. It’s also important to undertake these repairs during a pavement rehabilitation

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The project includes repairing pavement and resurfacing I-70 in Preble County, Ohio.

Construction crews are busy working on a $29.8 million rehabilitation project.

and resurfacing project in order to provide a smooth, seamless product and maximize our overall efficiency.

“We are committed to seeing this project through to its completion, and in partnership with the contractors, we will work to deliver a successful, quality project in a safe and timely manner.”

According to Roger Riffell, ODOT project manager, there are several concerns related to the ongoing effort.

“One of the greatest challenges is performing work on a heavily-traveled interstate under live traffic, where the danger to the crews and the traveling public is always present.

Another tremendous challenge, specifically with this project,

has been its location at the Ohio-Indiana state line, and the proximity to another project on I-70 by the Indiana DOT. Traffic queues can be as long as 7 to 10 miles, backing into the work zone in Ohio.

“We also are replacing two state route bridge decks over the interstate at the same time and this requires a great deal of coordination. Also, the rehabilitation of a four-lane section of U.S. 35 coming off of the interstate, coupled with other closures and restrictions in the same area, present challenges for motorists traveling through the area.”

Regarding the August closure of both routes (320 and see BRIDGE page 6

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ODOT District 8 Crews Conducting Annual Inspections

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With the winter season just around the corner, it won’t be long before the snow starts flying.

That’s why the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has started its annual inspection of more than 155 plow trucks and pieces of equipment in southwest Ohio to ensure they’re ready for whatever Ol’ Man Winter brings.

During October, crews at ODOT District 8’s county maintenance facilities and outposts went through a 150-point inspection list, making certain that every truck is running and ready to go. These Ohio Department of Transportation photo pre-season check-ups also allow Ohio Department of Transportation photo Highway technicians David Monnin (L) and Austin Brate inspect one auto techs and mechanics to make David Monnin, Butler County highway technician, checks the of ODOT's 17 plow trucks in Butler County. The 150-point inspection is repairs and address any issues truck’s air dryer, which helps remove moisture out of the air part of the department's annual operational readiness to ensure each before the equipment is actually system so it doesn’t freeze during low temperatures. piece of equipment is ready before winter weather strikes. needed.

In addition to its fleet and more than said.

Across the state, ODOT has more than "Overall highway maintenance and keepLast winter, ODOT crews drove just more 3,300 drivers, including 475 temporary seaing roadways safe and passable during a 59,000 tons of salt on hand, District 8 will be snow and ice event is something we take ready with 244 drivers that include full-time than 262,000 mi. of roadway and worked sonal employees, ready for winter weather. very seriously," said Tammy Campbell, employees, seasonal workers and backup 48,227 hours, using 23,342 tons of salt and These employees often work 12-hour shifts 110,000 gal. of liquid de-icers on snow and during snow events, and ODOT’s goal is to District 8 deputy director. "With more than drivers.

“The men and women of District 8, and ice operations in the seven-county region have primary routes back up to speed within 3,800 lane miles and 1,534 bridges to maintain in District 8, we know that the safe and across the state, take great pride in ensuring that includes Butler, Clermont, Clinton, two hours of the end of a snow event. easy movement of people and goods is of the motorists have the safest conditions possible Greene, Hamilton, Preble and Warren coun- Statewide, crews hit that goal 98 percent of to get wherever they need to go,” Campbell ties. the time last winter.  utmost importance for everyone.”

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Nestlé Purina PetCare Plans New $550M Factory in Ohio

Nestlé Purina PetCare announced a $550 million investment to build a new factory in Williamsburg Township, Ohio, to meet increasing demand for its pet foods.

The Williamsburg Township location will join Purina’s network of 21 existing manufacturing locations across the United States and be the company’s first new factory built from the ground up since 1975. This expansion is part of a broader growth plan for Purina and marks the second new factory Purina has announced in 2020 after the company revealed plans in late September to convert a former brewery into a new pet food factory in Eden, N.C. “Purina is excited to be building two new factories in the U.S. over the next few years. This growth is a testament to strong consumer demand for our high-quality nutrition that helps pets live longer, healthier lives,” said Nina Leigh Krueger, president, Purina. “Our new Ohio factory will build on our more than 90-year history of making science-based dog and cat foods that pet owners trust. We are grateful for the partnership at the state and local levels, and we’re excited to call Clermont County home and support this great community for a long time.”

“Close collaboration between JobsOhio, its local partners and the Development Services Agency were essential to attracting Purina’s newest facility and 300 jobs to Ohio,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “Talented workers in Clermont County will manufacture Purina’s most recognizable brands from the plant, which will play a critical role in

Purina’s global growth strategy.”

Preliminary plans call for Purina to invest $550 million to build its new factory in southwest Ohio and produce dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan, Purina ONE and Dog Chow. The 1.2 million-sq.-ft. facility will sit in Williamsburg Township’s South Afton Industrial Park.

Purina plans to employ more than 300 people at its new factory location by 2024.

Many of these jobs will include professional staff, production operators, technical staff and engineers.

Construction will begin this fall, and the factory is expected to be operational in 2023.

“Clermont County is an excellent location for Purina’s newest factory due to the region’s distribution opportunities, a workforce with great potential and strong community values,” said Nolan Terry, vice president, manufacturing, Purina. “We have a unique opportunity to bring all of our best technical and innovative manufacturing thinking under one roof as we construct this facility from the ground up.”

Purina received proposals from state and local agencies, including Williamsburg Schools, Williamsburg Township and the Port Authority, with support from Clermont County Commissioners.

Overall, Nestlé employs 3,300 people across the state of Ohio, with operations in Solon, Marysville, Cleveland, Brecksville and Zanesville, spanning Nestlé USA, Nestlé Professional, Nestlé Foodservice and Nestlé Purina operations.

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Deterioration Leads to Demolition of Two I-70 Bridges BRIDGE from page 2

726) because of bridge work over I-70, the first step was to issue a traffic advisory through the construction department to staff in the various affected district offices and to ODOT’s hauling permits division in the central office.

As for resurfacing and repairing pavement on I-70 from the Indiana state line to the Montgomery County line, repair areas have to be identified and corrected before any milling or asphalt replacement is placed.

“This effort is to eliminate underlying issues to the pavement and extend the life of the new pavement. Some of the repairs go down to the bottom of the original concrete roadway, repairing damage from years of heavy traffic and weather-related effects on the pavement. In addition, a very large part of each work shift is to establish a work zone that separates the workers from the traveling public.”

As part of the project, crews must rehabilitate and repair bridges within the work limits and pave the rest area and weigh station.

“The rehabilitation of the mainline bridges ranges from sealing cracks in the deck, repairing structural concrete, sealing the entire deck surface and resetting and/or replacing the bridge bearings. There also will be some surface concrete repairs on the decks. These structures overall are still sound and only need minor work to maintain their longevity.

“The rest area had some concrete slabs replaced due to deterioration and severe cracking and spalling. There were many

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Two bridges that are to be replaced required full demolition except for the actual bridge beams.

concrete joints repaired to maintain the integrity of the joints. The entire truck parking lot also was restriped and the weigh station will be milled and new asphalt placed with repairs done as needed.”

There are 22 structures being addressed on this project. All of the overhead structures see BRIDGE page 7

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Construction began in May 2020 at the eastbound rest area. The scheduled project completion date is May 31, 2022.

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All the bridges were built in the early 1960s, approximately between 1961 and 1964.

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Bridge Replacements Due to Complete During 2021 BRIDGE from page 6

over the interstate are steel beam or steel girder with concrete decks and the mainline bridges are all cast-in-place concrete or steel beam with concrete decks. All the bridges were built in the early 1960s, approximately between 1961 and 1964.

Many tasks remain; however, the renovation of the eastbound rest area has been completed. Currently, both the S.R. 320 and S.R. 726 bridges have had the concrete decks removed. Crews are now concentrating on removing and rebuilding the back wall, beam seats and the wing walls.

There have been several of the mainline bridges that are complete with bearing replacements and a large portion of the pavement joints have been done, preparing the surface for the mill and fill.

The bridge replacements are scheduled to be completed this year, along with all pavement repairs. During the 2021 construction season, all electrical work and upgrades and paving should be finished, scheduled to be completed by the interim completion in mid-October 2021. Then, the following year, all permanent striping will be installed prior to the project completion.

Pavement equipment being used during construction includes a Wirtgen W250 milling machine; an Elgin Pelican sweeper; a 13-ft. Roadtec shuttle buggy; a 20-ft. Cat AP1055F tracked paver; an 18-ft. Bomag BW161AD-5 66in. roller; a JD broom tractor; and distributor and water trucks. So far, for the bridge work, a Komatsu 228 excavator is on site.

The many types of equipment being used range from earth moving equipment and demolition to paving and concrete placement. The primary materials that will be used on this project include asphalt, tack, concrete, aggregate and paint.

Riffell said the two bridges that are to be replaced required full demolition except for the actual bridge beams.

“The structural integrity of the beams allowed them to be reused, saving the project money. The U.S. 35 portion of the project will include completely removing the roadway and starting to rebuild at the base. This will allow the roadway to serve the public longer, as it stabilizes the new roadbed.

Approximately 20,000 cu. yds. of dirt/material will be moved on the project. Most of the excavation will be done on U.S. 35, Phase 2 of the project, in which the old roadbed will be completely removed and replaced. There also will be removals at the old westbound rest area.

“This will be reconstructed to remove the old entrance and exit ramps to the rest area, which is already closed. The bridge replacements also will have excavation to replace concrete back walls and wing walls.”

Riffell said the most time-consuming part of the work involves asphalt patching.

“The road needs examining to determine what areas need repair and then night crews have to set up zones to complete the work. These zones are only allowed to be two miles long, so within a 17.67-mi. project, that is across four lanes and includes interchange ramps. It takes an enormous amount of planning and manpower to make this work. The work zone set up also will have to be done for the mainline paving.”

Riffell said completion of the work in the rest area was a significant milestone for the traveling public, especially for those in the trucking industry.

“It’s our understanding that the parking lot is usually full every night with truck drivers, so having this restored and reopened for truckers to safely pull off and rest was a tremendous benefit. The completion of the bridges will be a major

milestone for the local customers. The largest impact will be felt when the mainline asphalt replacement is completed.

The age and wear and tear on the existing surface was quite evident and needed to be addressed.”

General contractor John R. Jurgensen Company received the contract through a statewide bidding process.

“The company, established in 1934, has a reputation in the tri-state area for providing quality commercial and industrial work,” said Riffell. “The company also has acquired asphalt plants and stone quarries, so this ability to check and test for quality control is an asset to providing a good product and service.”

Riffell added, “Beyond the actual hard, physical labor required to complete such a project, there are years of preparation involved. This includes many hours of onsite review of the structures and the rating of the asphalt condition.

Individuals from each department involved must complete their inspections and rating of the existing conditions. Once a decision is made to proceed with a construction project, other departments become involved, including environmental, real estate, planning, design and many more.”

Construction began in May 2020 at the eastbound rest area. The scheduled project completion date is May 31, 2022.  CEG

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