Improved Interchange at I-71 and U.S. 36/SR 37 and Proposed Sunbury Parkway
Improved Interchange at I-71 and U.S. 36/SR 37 and Proposed Sunbury Parkway
THANK YOU FOR VISITING!
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is engaging Delaware County, Berkshire and Berlin townships, and the City of Sunbury to update studies of improvements for the United States Route (U.S.) 36 and State Route (SR) 37 interchange with Interstate 71 (I-71). Public involvement is an important part of project development and input received will help guide the decisions we make. ODOT has put together this website to serve as a virtual Public Meeting to share information about the project and gather public feedback regarding the alternatives under consideration.
HOW THIS WEBSITE WORKS
This site is a self-guided tour through a series of tabs highlighting key information about this project and alternatives being considered. Begin by reviewing the OVERVIEW discussion in the section below. To advance between tabs, click on the green CONTINUE button located at the bottom of the page - or - use the scroll bar beneath each tab. If you would like to view larger versions of any of the graphics, simply click on the image. Copies of project materials are posted under the DOCUMENTS section, located on the right-hand side of the screen.
Please go to the "Comment Here!" tab to submit your comments on this project.
In-Person Meeting for Improved Interchange at I-71 and U.S. 36/SR 37 and Proposed Sunbury Parkway
Virtual Public Meeting #1 for Improved Interchange at I-71 and U.S. 36/SR 37 and Proposed Sunbury Parkway
Virtual Public Meeting #2 for Improved Interchange at I-71 and U.S. 36/SR 37 and Proposed Sunbury Parkway
Project Overview
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is engaging Delaware County, Berkshire and Berlin townships, and the City of Sunbury to update studies of improvements for the United States Route (U.S.) 36 and State Route (SR) 37 interchange with Interstate 71 (I-71). The studies consider alignments for the following improvements. See the Study Area Map, below.
- Construct a combined interchange to the south that would enhance access to U.S. 36/SR 37. A second I-71 connection would be added that would work in conjunction with the existing interchange and provide access to a new east-west roadway, to be named Sunbury Parkway.
- Construct a new 4.3 mile east-west roadway, to be named Sunbury Parkway, from Africa Road at U.S. 36/SR 37 east to W. Cherry Street in the city of Sunbury. Wilson Road would be extended south to the proposed Sunbury Parkway.
You may recall that ODOT held public meetings on this project in 2016. At that time, the section of Sunbury Parkway from Wilson Road east to the city of Sunbury and the extension of Wilson Road were expected to be constructed using private funds. While the private roadway development has not progressed and private funds are no longer anticipated, ODOT recognizes the need for these improvements. To advance the project using public funds, ODOT must re-evaluate studies and conduct additional public involvement to meet federal requirements.
ODOT is presenting an updated evaluation of alternatives at three public meeting events (see the Public Meeting tab). The evaluation being presented presented is the Improved Interchange at I-71 and US 36/SR 3 and Proposed Sunbury Parkway Feasibility Study (2023 Updated Feasibility Study) – to be made available on this website by June 13, 2023.
ODOT is seeking the public’s comments on the project, including alternatives for the proposed Sunbury Parkway.
- the updated alternatives for Sunbury Parkway to the west of Wilson Road, and
- new alternatives for Sunbury Parkway east of Wilson Road.
Please visit the next tabs to learn more about this project.
Most importantly, please provide your comments and attend either the In-Person or Virtual public meetings.
Study Area Map (click the image to enlarge)
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