LOR IR 0090 10.76

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $9.32 million to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) on August 5, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund a major highway rehabilitation and expansion project in Lorain County, Ohio. The project encompasses a design-build approach utilizing a two-step, technically responsive low-bid selection process with Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS). The primary deliverables include complete pavement replacement and conversion of a four-lane facility to a six-lane facility, with a four-lane segment (OTP Booth to State Route 2) remaining unchanged. The project covers roadway segments from milepost 10.76 (OTP Booth) to milepost 18.61 (French Creek Bridge), spanning approximately 7.85 miles with segments both east and west of State Route 57.

Supporting infrastructure improvements include bridge maintenance, resurfacing activities, and safety enhancements integrated throughout the project corridor. As the prime awardee and state transportation authority, ODOT will administer the project in accordance with federal-aid highway program requirements, including environmental compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act and oversight of design and construction consistent with Federal Highway Administration stewardship and oversight agreements.

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