March 2008 Update

Overall Project Update:

The project team is completing the Preferred Alternative Verification for the I-75 corridor from the Western Hills Viaduct to just north of Paddock Road.  This effort also includes alternative development for I-74 from the Colerain/Beekman exit to I-75.  This step of the process refined the design of the recommended alternative established after public input between September 2006 and April 2007.  The design plans have been submitted for review to ODOT and FHWA.  This review should be completed by the end of February.  The project team is also preparing the first draft of the Environmental Document.  This document and the information on the Preferred Alternative will be presented at a Public Hearing to be scheduled in May of this year.

Preferred Alternative Design Displays:

The Preferred Alternative can be viewed on the Alternatives page.

Corridor Project Phasing and Schedule:

Due to cost, constructability, and time constraints, the Mill Creek Expressway project has been split into eight phases of construction.  The following table provides a brief description of each phase and tentative major milestone dates: 

 

February 2008 Noise Wall Meeting Information

 

In an effort to gather public input to determine a desire for noise barriers in conjunction with the I-75 Mill Creek Expressway widening project, the Ohio Department of Transportation, in cooperation with TranSystems Corp., conducted two public meetings concerning several recommended noise barriers along I-75, I-74 and State Route 562.  The meetings took place on February 26 and 27, 2008 and were intended for those residents and property owners who would be directly affected and could benefit by construction of noise barriers.  In addition, the meetings were held to gather suggestions regarding the appearance of the proposed wall.  In accordance with the noise abatement program, only the comments of those who are expected to receive a sound-level benefit from the installation of a noise barrier will be considered in the decision on whether or not that barrier will be constructed. 

 

Meeting exhibits can be viewed at:

http://www.dot.state.oh.us/dist8/planning/PI%20meetings.htm

 

Comments may be submitted by mail until March 27, 2008 to Ohio Dept. of Transportation – District 8, 505 South State Route 741, Lebanon, OH 45036 Attn: Stefan Spinosa.

 

June 2007 Update Document

 

The I-75 update document summarizes the steps taken to date and the decisions made with respect to the Mill Creek Expressway Feasible Alternatives.  This update includes changes to the Feasible Alternatives, following the Mach 29, 2007 public meeting, as a result of public input.