ODOT Announces Release of Final Route 23 Connect Preliminary Feasibility Study and Corridor Action Plan
After two years of in-depth analysis, review, and participation from hundreds of Ohio residents spanning over a dozen public meetings, The Ohio Department of Transportation and its District 6 office are pleased to announce the release of the following documents:
The comprehensive study, encompassing over 23 miles of U.S. 23 between I-270 and the village of Waldo, presents a prioritized tier list with baseline improvements for 33 identified project locations aimed at improving safety and travel time reliability while addressing congestion on a critical transportation corridor.
This section of U.S. 23 is currently 30% overcapacity. Absent needed improvements, congestion and crashes are expected to continue to increase as this area is poised for significant growth in the future.
The baseline improvements from the study would make substantial enhancements to U.S. 23, including:
- Reduce Fatal and Serious Injuries: The proposed improvements are expected to reduce more than 150 fatal or serious injury crashes over a 20-year period.
- Shorten Travel Times: Future morning and afternoon commute times between I-270 and Waldo are projected to be reduced by nearly 35 minutes.
- Eliminate Traffic Signals: The study also recommends eliminating 32-34 traffic signals along U.S. 23, which will improve the flow of traffic and reduce congestion for local and through travelers.
With the feasibility study complete, the Action Plan will now guide the advancement of future individual projects at 33 identified locations along the U.S. 23 corridor. The baseline improvements identified in the study represent an estimated $1.6 billion. However, additional analysis and public involvement will be needed for future project development, which could increase the total investment based on the final construction option.
Next Steps
ODOT is already implementing recommendations from the feasibility study, with projects being advanced at the intersections of U.S. 23 and Coover Road, and U.S. 23 and SR 229. Public meetings for these projects are planned for Spring 2025. The public is invited to review the full feasibility study and corridor action plan at the project website.
Route 23 Connect (PID 112768) - PublicInput
You can sign up to join the mailing list for notification of future public meetings at transportation.ohio.gov/23connect.
Again, we greatly appreciate your involvement on the Route 23 Connect Study. We encourage you to remain engaged throughout any future projects!
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