LOR IR 0090 10.76

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) a Formula Grant of $3,926,100 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 5, 2025. This award funds a major highway rehabilitation and expansion project in Lorain County, Ohio, encompassing a design-build approach with technically responsive, low-bid selection. The project involves complete pavement replacement and conversion of a four-lane facility to a six-lane facility between mileposts 10.76 and 18.61, with the exception of a segment from the Ohio Turnpike (OTP) Booth to State Route 2, which will remain four lanes. The project scope includes resurfacing, bridge maintenance, and safety improvements along the corridor.

As a formula grant administered through ODOT's established transportation planning and project selection process, this funding represents the state's federal allocation for highway infrastructure improvement. The project encompasses multiple segments from the OTP Booth to west of State Route 57 and from east of State Route 57 to the French Creek Bridge, with work including pavement replacement, lane additions, and bridge maintenance activities consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's eligible activities for highway preservation and improvement.

Project description

Design build: two-step technically responsive low-bid selection with atcs. Major rehab with complete pavement replacement and lane addition to convert from a 4 lane facility to a 6 lane facility. OTP booth to SR2 will remain a 4 lane facility. 10.76 (OTP booth) to 13.17 (west of SR57) / 13.57 (east of SR57) to 18.61 (french creek bridge). Resurfacing, bridge maintenance and safety improvements included. Lorain county. Bridge maintenance