SR 126 Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project (PID 114652)
SR 126 Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project (PID 114652)
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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is developing plans to replace the pedestrian bridge that crosses over Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway (State Route 126), near the intersection with Interstate 71. This bridge provides a direct connection between Donjoy Drive in the Kenview Hills neighborhood and Sycamore Junior High School.
Public involvement is an important part of ODOT's project development process. Input received is used help guide the decisions we make. Additional information about the project is provided throughout this site.
FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE
ODOT recently completed the Feasibility Study for the replacement of the pedestrian bridge. This study identified and evaluated two possible replacement alternatives and included gathering input from the public.
Based on the results of the Feasibility Study, ODOT has decided to proceed with Alternative A, which will be built using a steel beam bridge structure. Constructability and cost were key considerations in making this decision.
Alternative A will be located next to the existing bridge, immediately to its west. Access points will remain in roughly the same location as they are now, however, modifications will be made to meet ADA requirements. Key features of the new pedestrian bridge include:
- A 10-foot wide path on the bridge (as measured between the handrails that will be located on either side of the bridge)
- Lights located under the handrails to improve visibility at night
- ADA-accessibility on both the bridge and ramps
Additional information about Alternative A is provided on the Alternative A tab, below.
Now that the Feasibility Study is complete, ODOT is turning its focus toward developing the detailed project design. During this phase, ODOT will coordinate with the City of Blue Ash and the City of Montgomery regarding possible aesthetic enhancements for the bridge (such as surface treatments, signage, fence types, lighting, etc.).
Design development will continue through March 2026 and construction is scheduled to begin in Spring/Summer 2027. ODOT expects to keep the existing bridge open during the remaining planning phases and during construction, though limited closures may be necessary at times to facilitate construction.
A copy of the Feasibility Study, plus the Virtual Open House Summary Report (which summarizes public outreach efforts made and input received), and a document that provides ODOT’s responses to questions and comments received are provided in the Documents section of this site. The Documents section is located in the right-hand column of this page, under Project Contact (if you are using a smartphone or tablet, this may be located at the bottom of your page).
Future project updates will be posted here as they become available.
This site is a self-guided tour through a series of tabs highlighting options under consideration. Opportunities are provided throughout for you to provide feedback and share your comments. This virtual Open House will be open 24 hours a day for 45 days, closing on September 10. ODOT will choose a preferred alternative based in part on the input received from the public.
Begin by reviewing the OVERVIEW discussion. To advance between tabs, click on the green CONTINUE button located at the bottom of the page. You can also move between pages by clicking the tabs located at the top of the discussion section. If you would like to view larger versions of any of the graphics, simply click on the image.
If you need interpretation or translation services or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this virtual Open House, review materials or provide comment, please contact Paul.Maricocchi, ODOT Local Public Agency Project Manager, at (513) 933-6586 or Paul.Maricocchi@dot.ohio.gov.
PROJECT CONTACT
Amy Shell, P.E.
ODOT – District 8
505 South State Route 741
Lebanon, OH 45036
Amy.Shell@dot.ohio.gov
513.933.6504
ACCESS DIFFICULTIES
We want to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to review project information, provide comment, and ask questions. If anyone has difficulty accessing the Virtual Open House, we will email or mail copies of the meeting materials and exhibits, or can discuss them by phone or in person. Requests for these alternate review methods can be submitted to Paul Maricocchi using one of the following methods:
Mail
Paul Maricocchi
ODOT – District 8
505 South State Route 741
Lebanon, OH 45036
Email
Paul.Maricocchi@dot.ohio.gov
Phone
513.933.6586
TIMELINE
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by ODOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2020 and executed by FHWA and ODOT. For more information, please visit ODOT’s NEPA Assignment Portal by clicking here.