Lima, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is inviting public comments on several proposed projects across Allen, Defiance, Putnam, and Wyandot counties. This initiative, in line with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, aims to gather community feedback to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and address public concerns. Here are the details of the proposed projects:
Allen County: State Route 65 Bridge Maintenance
ODOT is planning bridge maintenance and painting on the State Route 65 bridge over U.S. 30, southwest of the village of Cairo. The construction will necessitate temporary closures on State Route 65 and U.S. 30, with vehicular traffic detoured accordingly. Local access will be maintained throughout the construction period. The work is scheduled from spring to fall 2026.
Additional details can be found on the project website: State Route 65 Bridge Maintenance.
Defiance County: State Route 66 Slope Repair
The slope repair project on State Route 66 will span from just north of Greenler Road to the existing retaining wall south of the Auglaize River, near Defiance city. Temporary roadway closures will be in effect, and traffic will be detoured. Local property access will be preserved. Construction is anticipated in summer 2026.
More information is available on the project website: State Route 66 Slope Repair.
Putnam County: State Route 115 Structural Improvements
This extensive project involves four key activities along State Route 115 southeast of Kalida:
- Replacing the bridge over John E. Miller Ditch.
- Replacing the structurally deficient bridge over Stump Ditch.
- Flattening the slope and removing the guardrail near mile marker 8.25.
- Replacing a deficient culvert near mile marker 8.53.
Temporary closures will be implemented, with detours for through traffic and maintained local access. Construction is expected in spring and summer 2027. Minor impacts to the floodplain of the Ottawa River are anticipated, with no significant rise in flood levels.
For further information, visit the project website: State Route 115 Improvements.
Putnam County: State Route 634 Drainage Improvement
ODOT plans to add four catch basins and a new outlet at the intersection of State Route 634 and Township Road E, extending 1,400 feet west to a man-made ditch in Continental. Temporary closures and detours will be managed to ensure local access. Construction is scheduled for summer 2027.
Details are available on the project website: State Route 634 Drainage Improvement.
Wyandot County: State Route 231 Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation
The project involves replacing the bridge over Indian Run and rehabilitating the culvert over a tributary to Mile Run on State Route 231. Temporary closures and detours will be in place, with local access maintained. Construction is set for summer and fall 2027.
For more details, visit the project website: State Route 231 Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation.
Public Participation and Feedback
ODOT encourages public comments on these projects, particularly on issues related to historic or cultural resources, ecological impacts, and environmental justice. Written comments can be sent to:
Ohio Department of Transportation District 1
Attn: Nate Tessler
1885 N. McCullough Street
Lima, Ohio 45801
Email: [email protected]
Please provide comments by Friday, August 23, 2024, including the project name, PID number, and your contact details, to ensure a timely response.
