HAM IR 71 1.81

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) received a $9,914,730 Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on February 5, 2025. The grant funding will support the following infrastructure projects in Hamilton County, Ohio:

1. Replacement of the pedestrian bridge HAM-71-0181 over Interstate 71 and Interstate 471, and the pedestrian bridge HAM-22-0111 over U.S. Route 22 (Gilbert Ave).
2. Construction of a new shared-use path bridge over Interstate 71, Interstate 471, and U.S. Route 22.
3. Construction of a new stairway and ADA-compliant ramp from the west end of the new bridge to E. Court Street.

This grant award is part of the FHWA's Highway Planning and Construction program, which provides federal financial assistance to state and local governments for a wide range of transportation infrastructure projects, including highway construction, bridge rehabilitation, and multimodal transportation network improvements.

Project description

Replace the pedestrian bridge HAM-71-0181 over IR-71 and IR-471 that spans from MT adams to US22. Replace the pedestrian bridge HAM-22-0111 that spans over US22 (gilbert AVE). Construct one new shared use path bridge over IR-71, I-471, and US22. Construct new stairway and ADA compliant ramp from west end of new bridge to E. Court street. Hamilton county.