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In Monroe County, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing an emergency landslide repair and realignment project. Work on the $9.5 million undertaking involves the construction of a new 0.55mi. section of SR 537, which includes retaining walls, drainage structures and the removal of a portion of existing SR 537.

“The pavement is slipping over the hillside, and a full closure of this route would result in a significant detour for drivers,” said Ashley Rittenhouse, ODOT District 10 public information officer. “This landslide has been on our radar for

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a few years, but it worsened due to rain/flood events in 2018.

There is visible slipping and cracking of the pavement.”

Experienced geotechnical engineers search the state regularly, looking for potential hazards. According to Rittenhouse, landslides in the area are not unexpected.

“The hilly terrain in southeastern Ohio, coupled with moisture from heavy rains, causes the landslides that we see.”

Since this is a realignment project, much of the site was essentially undisturbed ground along hilly terrain that is typical of southeastern Ohio. Initial steps that had to be taken by construction crews included the clearing of trees within the project limits and borrow/waste area.

Two retaining walls will be constructed as part of the project, involving drilled shafts and installation of concrete lagging panels. Four culverts also will be installed.

“This work involves excavating the culvert trench to grade, placing appropriate bedding material, installing the culvert and backfilling the culvert with appropriate material,” Rittenhouse said. “Additionally, concrete headwalls will be installed on the inlet/outlet of each of the proposed culverts.”

The removal of a portion of existing SR 537 is a key part of the assignment. see LANDSLIDE page 4

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Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Earns 2021 Ohio EPA Award The Kenworth Chillicothe, Ohio, manufacturing plant recently received the prestigious 2021 Encouraging Environmental Excellence “E3” Platinum Award from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The award recognizes businesses, nonprofits and government agencies in Ohio that demonstrate commitment to exceed regulatory compliance and attain exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship.

Kenworth Chillicothe was one of just three companies in Ohio that received platinum recognition — the top award presented by the Ohio EPA. This award honors a business or organization that expands its environmental program beyond its facility and demonstrates how its environmental stewardship efforts benefit the local community, region or larger geographical area.

The Kenworth Chillicothe plant was recognized as a zero-waste facility. To achieve that status, the plant reused plastic drums and wood pallets, reclaimed and reused 387,000 gallons of solvent. The facility also recycled or eliminated the use of three million pounds of cardboard, five million pounds of wood and more than a million pounds of metal.

Energy savings were achieved by switching to LED lighting, staggering air conditioning

set points, and optimizing and conducting preventative maintenance.

“It’s an honor for the Kenworth Chillicothe plant to receive this special environmental award from the Ohio EPA. Our employees make dedicated efforts each day to produce outstanding environmental excellence and sustainability, and to engage with the local community,” said Doug VanZuiden, Kenworth Chillicothe plant manager.

Ohio EPA’s Encouraging Environmental Excellence program recognizes businesses and organizations for completing environmentally beneficial activities and serves as an incentive for organizations to commit to ongoing environmental stewardship.

Applications are evaluated using environmental stewardship criteria developed by Ohio EPA. All applicants must be in compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

To obtain recognition for stewardship, an organization can work through four levels of recognition: Achievement, Silver, Gold and Platinum. All levels require a commitment to meet or exceed environmental regulatory requirements.

For more information, visit www.kenworth.com and www.epa.ohio.gov. 

Kenworth Chillicothe was one of just three companies in Ohio that received platinum recognition — the top award presented by the Ohio EPA.

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ODOT Performs Landslide Repairs in Monroe County Ashley Rittenhouse / ODOT photo

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Four culverts will be installed.

The project calls for approximately 500,00 cu. yds. of excavation and 735,000 cu. yds. of embankment.

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“A portion of this work will be performed during the Phase II and III closures, and the remainder will be performed after the new section of roadway has traffic rerouted onto it. It will be a fairly straightforward process of excavating the remaining pavement, removing guardrail and a few existing culverts and then re-grading the area to drain.”

Rittenhouse noted that the biggest challenge on the project will be managing the Phase I culvert installation and embankment operation over the fall/winter months of 2021, such that the 180-day closure for Phase II and III work can start on time. This should take place at the beginning of April 2022.

“Currently, the contractor is working on excavating the benches and constructing embankment between roughly Stations 153+00 to 158+00. They also are working on the installation of ‘Culvert B’, which crosses the proposed mainline of SR 537 near Station 155+00.”

So far, there have been no unexpected issues for workers.

Tasks already completed include clearing and grubbing, portions of excavation/embankment and “Culvert B” installation.

Rittenhouse said plenty of work remains.

“A significant amount of excavation/embankment has yet to be completed, in addition to culvert installation/drainage work, drilled shaft retaining walls and the proposed pavement for the proposed mainline SR 537, as well as the east/west tie-ins. Removal of portions of existing SR 537 also needs to be completed.”

Weather also is a concern for crews. Excess rain and/or snow can reduce the production of embankment operations over the fall/winter months.

Equipment being used on the job includes 40-ton articulating end dump trucks; 50-ton end dump trucks; large excavators; Caterpillar D8 and D9 dozers; and embankment compactors. The machinery will be used to perform the necessary excavation and embankment to construct the new alignment.

Embankment material will be required on the project, along with various culvert material types (CMP, concrete, etc.); HP12x53 and HP14x73 steel; concrete and concrete lagging panels for the drilled shafts; asphalt for pavement; and guardrail.

The most time-consuming part of the work will involve excavation/embankment, due to the volume of material necessary to be moved.

Ashley Rittenhouse / ODOT photo

The contractor for the project is Cast & Baker Corporation. The estimated completion date for all work is December 2022.

Ashley Rittenhouse / ODOT photo

Equipment being used on the job includes 40-ton articulating end dump trucks; 50-ton end dump trucks; large excavators; Cat D8 and D9 dozers; and embankment compactors.

“ODOT D10 has significant experience in both the design and construction of projects that involve a significant amount of excavation/embankment work,” said Rittenhouse. “This previous experience is beneficial in understanding what is required in order to construct a safe and reliable repair.

“Additionally, the district personnel’s experience and understanding of this work type allows us to make relatively quick and informed decisions if unexpected conditions are encountered.”

The vast majority of excavation and benching will be performed during Phase 1. This excavated material will generally be used as embankment material for the concurrent embankment operation. The project calls for approximately 500,00 cu. yds. of excavation and 735,000 cu. yds. of embankment.

No demolition of structures is necessary. Pavement, guardrail, culvert and other removals will be performed on existing SR 537.

As for detours affecting area motorists, the road is currently reduced to one lane and traffic is being maintained with temporary signals.

“The necessary lane closures and barriers will be placed according to traffic standards to protect the traveling public from the existing landslide and new realignment work. The contractor performs daily safety talks before work and performs job site analysis to keep the crews informed and aware of safety issues.”

The contractor for the project is Cast & Baker Corporation. The estimated completion date for all work is December 2022.

According to an ODOT news release, officials will make use of $35 million in federal stimulus funding to complete dozens of projects designed to address landslide and rockslide issues early, or possibly prevent them. When these unfortunate events do happen, repairs can be very costly and, in many cases, take many months to complete. With few convenient detours available, getting around closed roads can often add a lot of time and distance to travel.

“ODOT is looking to prevent both landslides and rockslides from happening to avoid significant damage to our roadways,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “The use of these funds will help to keep our roadways safe for travelers in areas prone to landslides and rockslides.”

ODOT has identified more than three dozen locations in more than a dozen counties where slips and rockfalls are likely to occur in the near future.  CEG

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Snow and ice may not be top of mind for most Ohioans, but that’s not the case at the Ohio Department of Transportation. ODOT is prepping equipment for the upcoming winter season and looking to fill around 500 seasonal plow driver positions.

ODOT has more than 3,300 drivers who often work 12-hour shifts during snow events. While most are full-time drivers, ODOT also uses auxiliary drivers. These auxiliary drivers are ODOT employees who normally do other tasks and only plow snow when needed. A third group of drivers are hired seasonally.

“Like every other employer right now, we are struggling to find qualified workers to fill these positions this year,” said ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks. “We’re doing everything we can to recruit the help we need to supplement our winter operations, but we do have concerns about finding drivers and mechanics in this challenging job market.”

ODOT’s goal is to have primary routes back up to speed within two hours and secondary routes within four hours of the end of a snow event. Crews hit that goal 95 percent

of the time last winter. If ODOT is unable to fill enough of the open seasonal positions that goal might be tougher to hit this winter.

“Our men and women take great pride in ensuring you have the safest conditions possible to get where you need to go and that will never change. What might, unfortunately, change is the speed with which we’re able to accomplish that important task,” Marchbanks said.

While the department continues efforts to recruit plow drivers, nearly 300 mechanics are busy doing 150-point checks on everything from the plow blade to the salt spinner of each truck in the fleet. These checks are done now so that any repairs can be made before the snow starts flying and the trucks hit the road. In addition to trucks and manpower, ODOT is ready for this winter with more than 770,000 tons of salt on hand.

Last winter, crews drove 9.1 million miles using 759,866 tons of salt and 20.6 million gallons of liquid deicers. A total of 46 plow trucks were struck, underscoring the importance for drivers to give plow trucks plenty of room to work. 

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DeWine Awards $93M in BUILDS Water Infrastructure Grants Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced Oct. 26 the first round of water infrastructure grant funding awarded as part of a new, statewide initiative to help build a stronger foundation for improved quality of life for Ohio’s families and continued economic growth for Ohio’s communities.

A total of $250 million in grant funding will be invested in water infrastructure projects as part of the new Ohio BUILDS initiative. The first round of water infrastructure grants announced awards $93 million to 54 projects that impact communities in 60 Ohio counties. The remainder of the water infrastructure grants will be awarded in the coming weeks and will ultimately impact communities in every county in Ohio.

Funds awarded will help reduce or eliminate the local financial burden associated with critical infrastructure needs such as the construction of new water systems; the replacement of aging water lines; and the installation new water mains. Grants also will fund projects to prevent sewer system backups and replace failing household sewage treatment systems with new sewers.

“These grants are about strengthening our future, our people and our communities,” said DeWine. “We want our kids and grandkids to stay in Ohio, and clean water is essential to the health and future of our state. Protecting and ensuring that every community in Ohio has access to safe and clean water has been our mission from the start, and with these grants, we are continuing our mission to provide access to economic development tools that will help communities grow and thrive well into the future.”

“From the beginning of our administration, Governor DeWine and I have made water quality and protecting our natural resources in Ohio a priority, but water quality isn’t just about the environment and our health, it’s also about our economic future,” said Husted. “Investing this one-time money we have on infrastructure will improve our quality of life today and protect it for future generations.”

The new Ohio BUILDS water infrastructure grants are a continuation of DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative, which launched in 2019 to focus on ensuring plentiful, clean and

safe water for communities across the state. In addition to investing in strategies to reduce algal blooms on Lake Erie and other bodies of water statewide, H2Ohio has also awarded $15 million in grants for water infrastructure projects.

Ohio BUILDS (Broadband, Utilities, and Infrastructure for Local Development Success) will focus not only on strengthening Ohio’s communities through water infrastructure upgrades, but it also will make other necessary investments in targeted solutions that impact quality of life such as broadband expansion, brownfield redevelopment, the demolition of blighted buildings and more.

The Ohio BUILDS water infrastructure grants were fund-

ed by the Ohio General Assembly as part of House Bill 168, sponsored by State Representatives Mark Fraizer (RNewark) and Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta), with funding that was appropriated through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Ohio BUILDS grant programs for broadband expansion, blighted building demolition and brownfield redevelopment are funded in Ohio’s current operating budget.

Additional announcements regarding Ohio BUILDS projects that will strategically invest to transform lives and strengthen Ohio’s future will be made in the coming months. 

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