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Kokosing Crews Work On $102M I-475 Project Near Toledo ODOT photo

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing the latest effort, a $102 million undertaking that includes building a highly anticipated interchange at U.S. Route 20A in Maumee in northwest Ohio.

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ODOT photo

In Lucas County, Ohio, work continues on multiple phases of the I-475 improvement project.

By Cindy Riley

In Lucas County, Ohio, work continues on multiple phases of the I-475 improvement project.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is overseeing the latest effort, a $102 million undertaking that includes building a highly anticipated interchange at U.S. Route 20A in Maumee in northwest Ohio.

“This project is one of several identified in a strategic plan by the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments [TMACOG] in the late 2000s, to prioritize improvements for the entire length of I-475 in the Toledo Metropolitan Area,” said ODOT District 2 spokesperson Kelsie Hoagland. “The study laid out certain recommendations, some of which have been constructed, and some that are yet to be developed.”

This segment of I-475 overlaps U.S. Route 23, connecting travelers north to Michigan and serves as the major interstate

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The pavement on the project is being completely replaced. This includes removal of the existing pavement and installation of new drainage features, followed by cement stabilizing the subgrade for the new pavement.

alternate to I-75 and I-280.

“The route is also a major thoroughfare for local traffic, connecting several suburbs in greater Toledo,” Hoagland explained. “The project is constructing a new interchange at U.S. Route 20A, which will provide better access to a developing commercial/business/industrial corridor. Daily traffic on this segment of I-475 is more than 70,000.”

I-475 improvements include the widening of I-475 from two to three lanes and covering a 5-mi. stretch between Airport Highway and the Maumee River crossing. In addition to constructing a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at Route 20A and I-475, crews must resurface a portion of U.S. Route 24 and improve access to the industrial corridor.

“Construction is going well, but there have been challenges,” said Hoagland. “Challenges with conflicts in the constructability of maintenance of traffic plans designs have

been a factor, but also with crashes. We have had many crashes in this zone, and regular traffic delays as a result. The primary cause is high speeds and following too closely.

There is no room for error in this zone.”

The existing configuration provided two lanes in each direction, which is maintained most of the time, but during construction, shoulders are eliminated, and lanes are narrowed. Various short- and long-term ramp closures are necessary and under way.

Work began in July 2022 and should be completed by December 2024. Kokosing Construction Company Inc. serves as the prime contractor.

“Kokosing is a hub in the northwest Ohio region, allowing them to be familiar with the area, and they have completed other large projects with ODOT in the past,” said Hoagland. see KOKOSING page 4

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ODNR Breaks Ground On Interactive Eco-Discovery Center Visitors of all ages will soon practices now and in the future. The experience an immersive learning building will include sustainable adventure alongside the mythical elements indoors such as high effiBigfoot at the Salt Fork State Park ciency HVAC equipment and filtraEco-Discovery Center. Ohio tion; LED lighting; low flow Department of Natural Resources plumbing fixtures; a water bottle (ODNR) broke ground on the 3,300 refilling station; and an entry floor sq.-ft. project on Oct. 23. system to reduce indoor pollution.

“We are excited to begin this Outside of the building, visitors project that will welcome people to will find a green roof and wall; perSalt Fork State Park in a unique meable pathways; solar panels; a way,” ODNR Director Mary Mertz rainwater harvesting system; and said. “I can’t wait to see visitors of EV charging stations. all ages explore the ecosystem of Domokur Architects is the lead the world around them in this buildon design, while Swath Design ing that will focus on education and LLC is creating the exhibits. The sustainability — two of our big prigeneral contractor is United orities at our parks.”

Construction Co. Inc., and Graham Inside the center, Bigfoot acts as Construction is performing site a character guide throughout the preparation work. A generous building, highlighting fun facts and donation from KeyBank via the teaching visitors how, despite havODNR photo Ohio State Parks Foundation will ing big feet, Bigfoot’s environmen- ODNR staff joins community leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony at Salt Fork State Park. assist with the project. tal footprint is small. The exhibits ODNR was joined by Ohio Outdoors, visitors will enjoy a patio with mately 2.5 mi. from the park entrance on Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) engage visitors in an interactive journey through Salt Fork’s forest ecosystem to dis- seating, a rain garden, meadow plantings, Park Road 1 and will be a celebration of sus- Director Cheryl Lyman, park staff and dignicover how everything in nature is connected native trees and a trail leading through the tainability in Ohio’s state park system. taries for the groundbreaking. Expected to ODNR's ConServe Ohio sustainability be completed in the summer of 2024, the and ends with visitors learning ways they habitats and to the lake.

The center, which will replace an aging initiative inspired the need for a nature center new Eco-Discovery Center is expected to can practice sustainability to protect these valuable connections and natural resources. nature center at the park, will sit approxi- that interprets the importance of sustainable cost $4.97 million. 

Hensel Phelps Wins $2B Terminal Project at John Glenn Int’l.

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) selected Hensel Phelps as its Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) on its New Terminal Project at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Hensel Phelps teamed with Columbus-based general contractor Elford, who will be an integrated partner throughout the project. The Hensel Phelps | Elford team will provide preconstruction and construction services for the project. The CMaR team partnered with several Ohio-based Diverse Business Partners (DBP)/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)-certified small businesses who will be integral during the preconstruction phase of the project.

The milestone project marks the beginning of Hensel Phelps’ relationship with CRAA and Elford, as well as its presence in the Ohio market.

“Elford is thrilled to partner with Hensel Phelps, America’s #1 airport builder, to serve CRAA as the construction manager of our new airport terminal,” said Mike Fitzpatrick, president, Elford. “We are honored to join a dynamic group of talented community leaders and a world-class design team to build a new hub that will serve as central Ohio’s connection to the world for generations to come.”

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The Columbus Regional Airport Authority selected Hensel Phelps as its Construction Manager at Risk on its New Terminal Project at John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

The project scope includes the replacement of an existing terminal, which opened more than six decades ago in 1958 and has served more than eight million passengers annually. Designed by Gensler in partnership with local architect Moody Nolan, the new 1,000,000-sq.-ft. terminal will increase its capacity to service more than 13 million passengers annually. Following the completion of the new terminal project, the existing terminal will be demolished.

The new passenger terminal will be located on International Gateway across from the existing consolidated rental car facility (CONRAC). It will be comprised of five primary components, which include a pedestrian bridge, an entry canopy and head house, a marketplace and east and west concourses.

The pedestrian bridge will connect the terminal to the CONRAC and parking garage.

The canopy will run along the north façade of the terminal and extend over four lanes of

traffic. It will feature a 74-ft., cantilevered structure with an exposed back span extending into the headhouse. The marketplace will serve as a central gathering area and provide stunning views of the airfield to the south. It will house a dining area surrounded by concessions and freestanding retail pavilions.

The east and west concourses will house secondary retail and concession spaces and hold rooms in addition to boarding gates.

Planning is currently in the design development phase. Future phases of the project are under development. Construction is slated to begin in late 2024 with an anticipated opening date between the end of 2028 or the beginning of 2029.

“We are truly honored to be selected as CRAA’s partner on a landmark project that will transform the future of aviation in Columbus,” said Matt McCaulley, director of operations, Hensel Phelps. “We found an ideal local partner in Elford. They bring values that align perfectly with ours and a 113year history in the Columbus region.

Together, we are committed to fulfilling CRAA’s vision for the New Terminal Project in a way that is collaborative, inclusive and maximizes benefits to local business and the central Ohio community.” 

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New 20A Interchange Under Construction Along I-475 ODOT photo

ODOT photo

For now, the elements have not been a problem for crews.

KOKOSING from page 1

The bridges over Monclova Road and the Norfolk Southern Railroad will be replaced in phases, with one bridge being removed and replaced each year.

ODOT photo

Work began in July 2022 and should be completed by December 2024.

“ODOT also tries to entertain the most competitive bid, which in this case was Kokosing.”

According to Craig Wing, Kokosing senior area manager, the overall schedule of the project is challenging, because of the number of intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) phases required to keep the existing ramps open to the public as much as possible.

“There also are several utilities in the vicinity of the new 20A interchange. Through good communication and cooperation between ODOT, Kokosing and the various utility companies, conflicts and schedule impacts have been avoided.”

Currently, the new northbound 475 pavement is being constructed, along with one of the new bridges for the 20A interchange. In addition, the reconstruction of U.S. 20A is under way and scheduled for completion before Thanksgiving.

“The keys for the 2023 construction season are finishing the work on U.S. 20A, along with the completion of the new NB 475 roadway so that traffic can be moved from the existing southbound pavement to the new northbound by the end of the season,” said Wing.

Building the new DDI is a major part of the ongoing construction.

“A large amount of dirt embankment is required to construct the new interchange ramps,” Wing explained.

“In addition, the new interchange features two separate bridges for the diverging diamond.”

Regarding efforts to widen approximately 5 mi. of I475 between U.S. 24 near Maumee and Airport Highway, said Wing, “Maintenance of traffic and minimizing the impact that ramp closures create for the traveling public are big concerns on the project. To that end, a large quantity of temporary pavement will be utilized on the project to keep closures and impacts to a minimum.”

The pavement on the project is being completely replaced. This includes removal of the existing pavement and installation of new drainage features, followed by cement stabilizing the subgrade for the new pavement. Once that is completed, underdrains are installed, and aggregate base is placed and graded in preparation for the new asphalt pavement.

Wing said the bridges over Monclova Road and the Norfolk Southern Railroad will be replaced in phases, with one bridge being removed and replaced each year.

A Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP) was submitted and approved for the replacement structures. see KOKOSING page 7 ODOT photo

The project requires installing more than 550,000 tons of reinforcing steel and placing more than 400,000 tons of asphalt pavement.

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Ohio Department of Transportation Is Ready for Winter Across eastern Ohio, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 11 is conducting safety checks on snowplows and equipment; hiring drivers and mechanics; and topping off salt supplies to ensure it is ready to go when the first hints of winter arrive. The average first day of measurable snow in Ohio ranges from early November in the northern portion of the state to late November for southern Ohio.

“Maintaining Ohio’s highways is a year-round job for ODOT, and it’s never too early for crews to start thinking about winter travel,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “It takes a great deal of planning and coordination before the snow falls to help ensure that roads stay clear during and after each storm.”

District 11 utilizes 120 drivers who often work 12-hour shifts during snow and ice events. While most are full-time drivers, about 30 drivers are hired seasonally. This team maintains more than 3,378 lane mi. of state and U.S. routes outside municipalities and all inter-

states in eastern Ohio.

In addition to full-time and seasonal drivers, ODOT also uses auxiliary drivers. These auxiliary drivers are full-time ODOT employees who normally do other tasks and only plow snow when needed.

“When people think of ODOT, one of the first things that comes to mind is snow and ice operations.

From the mechanics to the snowplow drivers, our crews are second to none,” said ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks.

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. Last winter, crews hit that goal 98 percent of the time.

While the department continues efforts to recruit plow drivers and mechanics, its 18 mechanics are

busy doing 150-point checks from the plow blade to the salt spinner of each of the more than 118 trucks 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 personnel, ODOT District 11 is ready for this winter with more than 70,500 tons of salt on hand.

Last winter, crews drove 376,285 mi. using nearly 25,410 tons of salt and more than 442,682 gal. of liquid deicers.

A total of 26 plow trucks were struck last winter, down from 61 the previous winter. When these crashes occur, it takes important snow-fighting equipment off the road, forcing other plows in the area to extend their routes. It is very important that drivers give crews plenty of room to work.

Seasonal positions in District 11 are available in Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Holmes and Tuscarawas counties.

For more information, visit transportation.ohio.gov. 

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ODOT photo

ODOT photo

Several pieces of equipment have been used on the project to date, including Cat 330, 336 and 349 excavators.

The reconstruction of I-475 and the addition of the new interchange at SR 20A involves moving in excess of 475,000 cu. yds. of dirt and placing 16,000 cu. yds. of concrete.

Project Requires Moving Tons of Dirt, Placing Concrete

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KOKOSING from page 4

As part of the VECP, the new structures were changed from three span structures with spill through slopes, to a single span bridge on capped pile abutments behind MSE walls.

The VECP eliminated two piers from Norfolk Southern right-of-way and reduced a potential utility conflict with the TransCanada gas pipeline.

As for construction to resurface approximately 3 mi. of U.S. 24 from Waterville-Monclova Road to just east of the I475 interchange, “This is a heavily traveled section of U.S. 24, so again, disruptions to the traveling public is a main concern,” said Wing. “The work of performing pavement repairs and resurfacing the highway will be performed with temporary lane closures at night to keep impacts to a minimum.”

For now, the elements have not been a problem for crews.

“We have been fortunate with the weather so far in 2023, but wet weather and cooler temperatures this fall will have a detrimental effect on the overall schedule,” Wing said.

Several pieces of equipment have been used on the project to date. They include Cat D6 and D7 dozers; Cat 330, 336 and 349 excavators; Cat 730 and 740 articulated trucks; Komatsu PC228 and PC490 excavators; a Cat 16G grader; various rollers; Cat 815 and 825 compactors; a Vermeer T758 trencher; Volvo water trucks; a John Deere 624K loader; and a Manitowoc M-85 crane.

The reconstruction of I-475 and the addition of the new interchange at SR 20A involves moving in excess of 475,000 cu. yds. of dirt and placing 16,000 cu. yds. of concrete. It also requires installing more than 550,000 tons of reinforcing steel and placing more than 400,000 tons of asphalt pavement.

Wing said the most time-consuming part of construction will be the replacement and widening of 5 mi. of pavement on I-475. He added that working on a project that will serve so many for years to come is extremely rewarding.

“Kokosing is proud to be a part of a project that will continue to expand the economic development of western Lucas County and provide several safety upgrades and improvements for the people who travel on this section of I-475 each day.”  CEG

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