ODOT Seeks Comments for SR 138 Bridge Replacement Proposal

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(Ross County) – As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a bridge replacement project on State Route 138 in Ross County.

ROS-138-17.28 (PID 115773) It is proposed replace the existing structure on State Route 138 between State Route 207 and Stingy Lane. The project is located in the residential area of Deerfield Township.

The project will not require new right-of-way. No homes or businesses will be removed by the project. The funding for the project is 80% Federal and 20% State. The roadway will remain open for the duration of the project.

The environmental commitment date is 10/1/2024. The project is currently expected to be awarded 10 The environmental commitment date is 10/1/2024. The project is currently expected to be awarded 10/1/2025.

Written comments should be submitted by September 12, 2024, or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to: Brandon Beck, ODOT District 9 Environmental Supervisor, 650 Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601 E-Mail: Brandon.Beck@dot.ohio.gov