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Ohio Turnpike Capital Improvements Update

January 16, 2014 By Ron Sylvester Leave a Comment

turnpikelogoThe Ohio Turnpike was in danger of being privatized just a year ago and the Ohio Farmers Union was one of several statewide interest or consumer groups to register a protest. The turnpike was not privatized and there has been an infusion of cash from selling bonds – so what’s Ohio Turnpike Commission funding?

The commission announced its $110 million 2014 capital budget earlier this week – here’s the overview:

Completion of the Lucas County third lane project, from milepost 59.2 to 64.1 will go forward with over $21 million in funding. To the east in Sandusky and Cuyahoga Counties, nearly $31 million in pavement replacement has been funded. The commission said these two projects are planned to continue in 2015 and will require a further $28 million for that second and final phase. East and westbound lanes will be affected in both counties.

Two resurfacing projects are schedule for 2014 totaling $17 million. These projects will resurface the pavement from mileposts 45.5 – 55.5 and from mileposts 236.2 – 241.2.

Nearly $9 million will be spent on bridge repairs and resurfacing at various locations on the turnpike in 2014.

You can take a look at the entire 2014 capital budget here.

If you live near or frequently travel on the turnpike, you can follow construction updates at the Ohio Turnpike’s website beginning in April/May or on their Facebook page.

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