ODOT to present project information online regarding U.S. 23 intersection improvements

A prerecorded presentation will detail proposed improvements at seven intersections in Wyandot County

LIMA, Ohio (Tuesday, June 30, 2020) - The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 invites the public to view a prerecorded, online presentation regarding a proposed project that will improve the safety of seven intersections along U.S. 23 in Wyandot County.

The project is tentatively scheduled for construction in 2022.

The recorded presentation and all materials regarding the project will be available beginning July 7, 2020 and will remain for an indefinite time at the following website: www.transportation.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odot/projects/projects/109362.

In order to comply with Governor DeWine's guidelines regarding limiting social gatherings in response to COVID-19, ODOT is presenting the project information online only.

ODOT is proposing the project to control access to the divided highway, improve safety, and reduce crashes. DGL Consulting Engineers, LLC, serves as ODOT's consultant on the project.

The proposed project would remove access to U.S. 23 at the following locations: Township Highway 68, County Highway 74, Township Highway 72, Township Highway 65, and County Highway/Township Highway 62.

The proposed project would also construct restricted crossing u-turns, referred to as an RCUT, at U.S. 23 and the following intersections: County Highway 113/Township Highway 124, and State Route 294. For more information on RCUTs, please visit www.transportation.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odot/about-us/resources/rcut-intersections.

"This project is proposing a significant change to how U.S. 23 will be accessed in Wyandot County. We have safety concerns with how the highway is currently operating and are looking to the public for their thoughts on our proposals," said Chris Hughes, ODOT District 1 deputy director.

The public is asked to review the presentation and project materials and provide feedback. Comments regarding the project may be submitted on the website through the comment submittal form, or by direct contact at the number below. Comments are requested by Aug. 7, 2020, but will be accepted at any time.

Individuals without computer access can request a transcript and hard copy of the presentation by contacting ODOT District 1 at the number provided below.

Individuals who require interpretation services or a reasonable accommodation to view the project material or provide comments are asked to contact ODOT at the number below prior to July 7. Public participation in this project is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Questions or comments regarding the project may be directed to Jennifer Gasser, project manager, at (419) 999-6871, or by email at jennifer.gasser@dot.ohio.gov.

ODOT is proposing safety improvements to seven intersections along U.S 23
in Wyandot County.