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ODOT begins 2022 construction season with $73M in Valley projects

21 News has compiled a list of projects here in the Valley which includes the estimated start dates and completion dates, as well as the project costs.

Monday, April 4th 2022, 12:44 PM EDT

Updated:

Monday, April 4th 2022, 1:05 PM EDT

By Mike Gauntner

Drivers will be seeing more of those orange barrels as the Ohio Department of Transportation begins its 2022 construction season with 829 projects worth nearly $2 billion around the state.

21 News has compiled a list of projects here in the Valley which includes the estimated start dates and completion dates, as well as the project costs.

ODOT has earmarked $73.3 million for projects in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties.

The big-ticket item in Mahoning County is a $5.6 million pavement replacement project along State Route 170.

In Trumbull County, ODOT plans to spend $5.5 million to repair pavement along U.S. Route 422 in Warren.

The costliest ODOT project in the Valley will take place in Columbiana County. The state is budgeting $5.7 million to relocate Calcutta Smith Ferry Road from 0.3 miles east of County Road 425. The road will be closed until the end of the year during construction.

Below are local projects as provided by ODOT

MAHONING COUNTY ($26.1 million)

Interstates 76 & 80 full-depth pavement repairs

Full depth concrete repairs and diamond grinding of the pavement on I-76 between State Route 534 and I-80 and on I-80 between I-76 and State Route 11 in Milton, Jackson, and Austintown Township.

Estimated Begin: August 2021 Estimated End: June 2022
Project Cost: $3.4 million
Traffic Impacts: A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on I-76 & I-80

Interstate 80, U.S. 62 & State Route 711 concrete repairs

Concrete pavement repairs on SR 711 between I-680 and the Trumbull County line and on U.S. 62 between Oak St. to just north of U.S. 422. The project also includes minor bridge repairs and sign replacements on I-80 at the Ohio Turnpike.

Estimated Begin: April 2022 Estimated End: August 2022
Project Cost: $1 million
Traffic Impacts: A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on I-80, U.S. 62 & SR 711.

Interstate 680 bridge repairs

Replace the bridge deck on Four Mile Rd. over I-680 and replace the bridge deck and beams on the Belle Vista Ave. bridge over I-680 in the city of Youngstown.

Estimated Begin: May 2022 Estimated End: October 2022
Project Cost: $4.3 million
Traffic Impacts: Four Mile Rd. will close for 90 days. Belle Vista Ave. will close for 120 days. All detours will be posted.

Interstate 680 spot paving

Spot paving on I-680 between State Route 11 and South Ave. in the City of Youngstown and Austintown Township. The project also includes paving of the ramp from I-680 southbound to SR 711 northbound.

Estimated Begin: April 2022 Estimated End: September 2022
Project Cost: $1.1 million
Traffic Impacts: A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on I-680.

Interstate 680 lighting improvements

Upgrading lighting at the I-680/Midlothian Blvd. and I-680/Indianola Ave. interchanges in the City of Youngstown.

Estimated Award: November 2022 Estimated End: November 2023
Project Cost: $900,000
Traffic Impacts: Occasional lane restrictions along I-680 during non-peak travel times.

Interstate 680 partial depth repairs

Pavement repairs on I-680 from South Ave to I-76/Ohio Turnpike in the City of Youngstown and Boardman & Beaver Townships.

Estimated Begin: July 2022 Estimated End: October 2022
Project Cost: $800,000
Traffic Impacts: A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on I-680 during non-peak travel times.

U.S. 62 & State Route 7 resurfacing

Resurfacing of U.S. 62 between Meridian Rd. to just west of Glenwood Ave. and on SR 7 between SR 170/Midlothian Blvd, and Indiana Blvd. in the city of Youngstown.

Estimated Begin: May 2022 Estimated End: September 2022
Project Cost: $1.3 million
Traffic Impacts: Various lane restrictions on U.S. 62 and SR 7.

U.S. 224, State Routes 170 & 616

Upgrading six signals on various routes in the Village of Poland. The project also includes removing two signals and upgrading curb ramps to ADA compliance.

Estimated Begin: September 2022 Estimated End: April 2023
Project Cost: $1.1 million
Traffic Impacts: Various lane restrictions on U.S. 224, SR 170 & SR 616.

U.S. 422, State Routes 193 & 289 concrete repairs

Concrete pavement repairs on U.S. 422 between SR 193 to Oak St, SR 193 from I-680 to U.S. 422. The project also includes concrete repairs of SR 289 at U.S. 62 and bridge repairs. All work is to occur in the city of Youngstown.

Estimated Begin: May 2022 Estimated End: July 2022
Project Cost: $5.1 million
Traffic Impacts: Various ramp closures ranging from one to four nights. All detours will be posted. Various lane restrictions on all routes.

State Route 46 & 625 micro surfacing

Microsurfacing of SR 46 between U.S. 62 and New Rd. and SR 625 from just north of Tippecanoe Rd. to Arden Blvd. The project also includes micro-surfacing of SR 46 in Trumbull County.

Estimated Begin: June 2021 Estimated End: July 2022
Project Cost: $700,000
Traffic Impacts: Various lane restrictions on SR 46 and SR 625.

State Route 170 pavement replacement

Pavement and curb replacement on SR 170 between SR 630 and E. Middletown Rd. in the Village of New Middletown. The project includes drainage repairs and access management.

Estimated Award: November 2022 Estimated End: November 2024
Project Cost: $5.6 million
Traffic Impacts: SR 170 southbound will be closed during construction. SR 170 northbound traffic will be maintained. Side street closures. All detours will be posted.

State Route 170 resurfacing

Resurfacing of SR 170/Midlothian Blvd. between Glenwood Ave. and I-680 in the City of Youngstown.

Estimated Award: November 2022 Estimated End: November 2023
Project Cost: $800,000
Traffic Impacts: A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on SR 170.

TRUMBULL COUNTY ($21.9 million)

U.S. 422 concrete pavement repairs

Concrete pavement repairs on U.S. 422 between Bonnie Brea Ave. and SR 169 in the City of Warren. The project also includes pavement repairs in Mahoning County.

Estimated Begin: May 2022 Estimated End: July 2022
Project Cost: $5.5 million
Traffic Impacts: Various lane restrictions on U.S. 422.

State Route 5 slope repair

Reconstruction of two slope failures on SR 5 westbound just west of Market St. in Warren Township.

Estimated Begin: April 2022 Estimated End: July 2022
Project Cost: $600,000
Traffic Impacts: A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained by flaggers on SR 5.

State Route 5/82 bypass resurfacing

Resurfacing of SR 5/82 from just west of Parkman Rd. NW to just west of SR 5 in Warren, Champion & Bazetta Townships. The project includes minor bridge repairs.

Estimated Start: May 2022 Estimated End: August 2022
Project Cost: $3.1 million
Traffic Impacts: A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on SR 5/82. Occasional nightly ramp closures. A detour will be posted.

State Route 46 bridge replacement

Replacement of the SR 46 bridge between York St. and Wakefield Creek Rd. in Greene Township.

Estimated Begin: April 2022 Estimated End: September 2022
Project Cost: $900,000
Traffic Impacts: SR 46 will be closed for 45 days. A detour will be posted.

State Route 46 micro surfacing

Microsurfacing of SR 46 from just north of the Mahoning County line to just north of Salt Springs Rd. in Weathersfield Township. The project also includes microsurfacing in Mahoning County.

Estimated Begin: June 2021 Estimated End: July 2022
Project Cost: $700,000
Traffic Impacts: Various lane restrictions on SR 46.

State Routes 46, 87 & 88 chip seal

Chip sealing of SR 46 between SR 87 and the Ashtabula County line, SR 87 from SR 46 to SR 5, and SR 88 from SR 45 to Mosquito Lake. All work will occur in Greene, Gustavus, Kinsman, Mecca, and Johnston Townships.

Estimated Begin: May 2022 Estimated End: August 2022
Project Cost: $1.3 million
Traffic Impacts: Traffic will be maintained by flaggers on SR 45, 87, 88

State Route 82 resurfacing

Resurfacing of SR 82 from SR 5 to just east of Market St. Project also includes minor bridge repairs and sidewalk replacement on Myron St. in the City of Hubbard.

Estimated Start: July 2022 Estimated End: November 2022
Project Cost: $3.6 million
Traffic Impacts: A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on SR 82. A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained by flaggers on Myron St.

State Route 87 resurfacing

Resurfacing of SR 87 from just west of SR 534 to SR 45 in Mesopotamia and Bloomfield Townships. The project includes minor bridge repairs.

Estimated Begin: April 2022 Estimated End: July 2022
Project Cost: $1.9 million
Traffic Impacts: One lane of traffic will be maintained by flaggers on SR 87 throughout construction.

State Route 169 resurfacing

Resurfacing of SR 169 from the southern Warren Corporation limit to North Rd. in Howland and Weathersfield Townships.

Estimated Start: September 2022 Estimated End: December 2023
Project Cost: $300,000
Traffic Impacts: A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained by flaggers on SR 169.

State Route 534 resurfacing

Resurfacing of SR 534 from the Mahoning County line to Hallock Young Rd., from SR 82 to Phalanx Mills Herner Rd., from U.S. 422 to SR 305, and from SR 87 to the Ashtabula County line. The project also includes minor bridge repairs. All work will occur in Newton, Braceville, Southington, and Mesopotamia Townships.

Estimated Begin: April 2022 Estimated End: August 2022
Project Cost: $2.4 million
Traffic Impacts: A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained by flaggers on SR 534.

Hallock Young Rd. resurfacing

Resurfacing of Hallock Young Rd. from Ellsworth Bailey Rd. to State Route 45 in the Village of Lordstown.

Estimated Begin: April 2022 Estimated End: August 2022
Project Cost: $1.6 million
Traffic Impacts: A minimum of one lane of traffic will be maintained by flaggers on Hallock Young Rd.

COLUMBIANA COUNTY ($25.3 million)

State Route 7/U.S. Route 30 Bridge Rehabilitation

Bridge repair work on several structures within the interchange of State Route 7/U.S. Route 30 includes replacing the back walls, approach slabs, and expansion joints.

Start Date: July 6, 2021 Completion Date: May 31, 2022
Project Cost: $2,391,308
Traffic Impacts: Lane Restrictions

State Route 7 Slide Repair

Landslide repair by excavation.

Start Date: March 1, 2022 Completion Date: June 30, 2022
Project Cost: $242,397.75
Traffic Impacts: Lane Restrictions

U.S. Route 30 Resurfacing

General System Minor Rehabilitation; Asphalt overlay, including pavement repairs and pavement markings.

Start Date: May 01, 2022 Completion Date: September 30, 2022
Project Cost: $2,931,687.90
Traffic Impacts: Lane Restrictions

State Route 11 Resurfacing

Priority System Minor Rehabilitation; Asphalt resurfacing including pavement repairs and pavement markings.

Start Date: May 01, 2022 Completion Date: October 31, 2022
Project Cost: $3,413,644.67
Traffic Impacts: Lane Restrictions

State Route 267 Resurfacing

General System Minor Rehabilitation; Asphalt resurfacing, including pavement repairs and pavement markings.

Start Date: May 01, 2022 Completion Date: September 30, 2022
Project Cost: $961,323.23
Traffic Impacts: Lane Restrictions

State Route 7 Slide Repair

Rockfall maintenance by catchment cleanup and rockfall barrier installation.

Start Date: June 01, 2022 Completion Date: October 31, 2022
Project Cost: $182,000.00
Traffic Impacts: Lane Restrictions

State Route 170 Resurfacing

General System Minor Rehabilitation; Asphalt resurfacing, including pavement repairs and pavement markings.

Start Date: August 01, 2022 Completion Date: October 31, 2022
Project Cost: $807,000.00
Traffic Impacts: Lane Restrictions

State Route 164 resurfacing

Preventative maintenance includes pavement repairs and pavement markings.

Start Date: May 1, 2022 Completion Date: October 31, 2021
Project Cost: $825,050
Traffic Impacts: Lane Restrictions

State Route 45 Culvert Preservation

Culvert replacement.

Start Date: June 20, 2022 Completion Date: September 30, 2022
Project Cost: $955,962
Traffic Impacts: Road Closure

Elizabeth Street Bridge Replacement

Replacement of the Elizabeth Street bridge over the Norfolk Southern Rail Road in East Liverpool.

Start Date: August 27, 2021 Completion Date: October 1, 2022
Project Cost: $3,760,842
Traffic Impacts: Road Closure

ODNR Highlandtown Culvert Maintenance

ODNR Highlandtown Wildlife Area replacement of culvert under dam access road just off SR 39.

Start Date: October 04, 2021 Completion Date: October 31, 2021
Project Cost: $188,716.75

County Road 430 intersection improvement

Intersection improvement project; relocate County Road 430 (Calcutta Smith Ferry Road) from 0.3 miles east of County Road 425.

Start Date: January 17, 2022 Completion Date: December 31, 2022
Project Cost: $5,740,000.00
Traffic Impacts: Road Closure

Washington Street Bridge Replacement

Replacement of Washington Street Bridge over Cherry Valley Run.

Start Date: June 01, 2022 Completion Date: October 31, 2022
Project Cost: $495,121.55
Traffic Impacts: Road Closure

Salem Sidewalks Phase One

Construct new sidewalk, curb, and curb ramps on East State Street from Howard Street to Vine Avenue. Also includes side streets between 2nd Street and Pershing Street.

Start Date: June 13, 2022 Completion Date: November 18, 2022
Project Cost: $462,300.25
Traffic Impacts: Lane Restrictions

County Road 404 Westville Lake Bridge Replacement

Replacement of the Westville Lake bridge.