ROS-159-0.41 bridge ST safety

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) a $2,500,000 Project Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction Program (CFDA 20.205) to make safety and congestion improvements to the ROS-159 (Bridge Street) corridor and US-35 interchange in Ross County, Ohio. The planned improvements include adding a third northbound through lane, connecting side streets to improve signal operations, reconfiguring lane assignments, and enhancing the US-35 westbound off-ramp. The project also evaluates the inclusion of pedestrian facilities along the corridor. This award, dated November 21, 2024, supports ODOT's efforts to modernize transportation infrastructure and enhance mobility and safety in the region.

Project description

Ross county. Improvements to ROS 159 (bridge street & US35 EB ramp) to address crash patterns and congestion. Improvements may include adding a third NB through lane, adding connecting side streets to improve signal level of service, lane RE-assignments, and ramp drop lane entrance at the ROS-159 SB to US35 WB on-ramp as well as improving the US35 WB off-ramp to RE-align with ROS-159 and potentially add capacity to minimize queue length. Pedestrian facilities are also being evaluated for inclusion along the corridor.