Chesapeake Bypass Phase 2
Chesapeake Bypass Phase 2
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Project Description
The Chesapeake Bypass project has been ongoing for twenty years. The ultimate plan for the Chesapeake Bypass project is a 4-lane, limited access highway between SR 527/SR 7 in Chesapeake and existing SR 7 in Rome Township. Right-of-way (R/W) plans have been completed and property acquisition is underway. Due to limited funding, construction is being completed in phases:
Phase 1: This phase included construction of a new 4.7-mile, 2-lane limited access highway from SR 775 in Proctorville to existing SR 7 in Rome Township, as well as a connection between the 31st Street Bridge (East Huntington Bridge) and existing 775 in Proctorville.
The aerial photo below shows Phase 1 of the Chesapeake Bypass. The East Huntington Bridge is in the foreground and connects to the new 2-lane freeway which continues east until it connects with the original SR 7.
Phase 2: This phase involves construction of the western half of the Chesapeake Bypass, which extends 5.2 miles between the SR 527/SR 7 interchange in Chesapeake east to SR 775 in Proctorville. Phase 2 includes construction of a 2-lane, limited access highway, with some 4-lane sections and truck climbing lanes. In addition, a full interchange will be constructed at SR 775. Once funding becomes available, Phase 2 will be constructed in two subphases:
- Phase 2A: This phase includes tree clearing, and construction of earthwork and drainage. This phase is scheduled to begin in 2024 and end in 2026, dependent on funding.
- Phase 2B: This phase includes construction of bridges and roadway pavement. This phase will be constructed a few years later to allow for soil settlement if construction funding becomes available.
Construction Phases 3 and 4
The construction of the remaining portions of the 4-lane Chesapeake Bypass will occur in phases:
- Phase 3: This phase includes construction of the remaining westbound lanes and completion of the 4-lane highway between the SR 527/SR 7 interchange in Chesapeake east to SR 775 in Proctorville.
- Phase 4: This phase includes construction of two westbound lanes for the length of Phase 1B between SR 775 in Proctorville east to existing SR 7 in Rome Township.
Funding has not been committed for Phases 3 & 4.
The map provided below shows the Phases of the Chesapeake Bypass Project.
Why are we holding an online and an in-person public open house?
Public engagement is an important part of this project. Therefore, ODOT is presenting information for this project both in-person and online. This approach will allow us to continue the important responsibility of engaging with the public about transportation projects. The public is welcome to participate in one or both outreach events.
In-Person Open House
February 23, 2022, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Fairland High School Gymnasium
812 CR 411
Proctorville, Ohio 45669
The high school gymnasium will be arranged to enable social distancing. Project fact sheets and comment forms will be available for all attendees. An ODOT representative will be available to discuss right-of-way acquisition.
Online Open House
February 23, 2022 – March 25, 2022
Review the tabs and documents provided on this website. Provide your comments on the Comment Form tab.
Internet Access Difficulties
A printout of the meeting information and exhibits will be provided to anyone who has issues accessing the online open house and cannot attend the meeting in-person. Please send a meeting information request to Tom Barnitz of ODOT District 9. Contact information is provided below.
Tom Barnitz, P.E., Project Manager
Ohio Department of Transportation District 9 Office
650 Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Phone: (740) 774-8877
Email: Tom.Barnitz@dot.ohio.gov
PROJECT CONTACT
If you have any questions, please contact:
Tom Barnitz, P.E., Project Manager
Ohio Department of Transportation District 9 Office
650 Eastern Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Phone: (740) 774-8877
Email: Tom.Barnitz@dot.ohio.gov