ODOT Seeks Input for Turkey Run Road Bridge Project

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(Chillicothe) – 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 rehabilitation project on County Road 44 (Turkey Run Road) in Pike County.

It is proposed to replace the bridge on County Road 44 (Turkey Run Road) between Buchanan Road and Johnson Hill Road in Pike County, Ohio. The project is located in the rural area of Pebble Township.

The project will require approximately 1.2 acres of permanent right-of-way. The project will require approximately 0.546 acres of temporary right-of-way. No homes or businesses will be removed by the project. The funding for the project is 80% Federal and 20% State.

County Road 44 will be closed for the duration of the project. The detour will be County Road 34 (Nipgen Road) to County Road 45 (Carl Penn Road) to County Road 37 (Buchanan Road).

The environmental commitment date is 6/21/2024. The project is currently expected to be awarded 7/1/2025.

Written comments should be submitted by April 18, 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