HNTB Ohio, Inc

Description

Project Status Douglas Road, Auburn Avenue, and Central Avenue bridge construction to begin Fall 2008. Finding of no significant impact ( FONSI ) document approved by FHWA. The final corridor aesthetic guidelines were approved in November 2007. Study Mission "To facilitate a process by which interested groups and individuals in the Toledo Metropolitan Area will work with the project team to develop a preferred alternative for improving the I-75/I-475 systems interchange that can be approved and funded." Background A recent Major Investment Study (MIS), conducted by Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) , reviewed "problems, needs, opportunities and transportation solutions on the existing expressway system in Lucas and Wood Counties in the Toledo metropolitan area". The study ranked the I-75/I-475 Interchange as the #1 priority for Toledo highway segments needing improvement. The MIS investigated different modes of transportation and design concepts before determining that upgrading the interstate is necessary. The I-75/I475 Interchange is an important part of Toledo's transportation system and congestion and safety problems related to the existing interchange system are a major concern to ODOT. Therefore, ODOT commissioned a study of the interchange to determine a preferred alternative for improvements. HNTB Ohio, Incorporated was selected to complete the study now underway.

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