Explanation
Background: This is consent legislation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for two reconstruction projects on I-270. Projects limits for both of these projects are on the southwest side of the City on I-270 between US-62 (southern limit) and .32 miles north of Trabue Road (northern limit). The first project is preliminary work for the ensuing major reconstruction project. The preliminary project consists of performing concrete slab reconstruction due to poor pavement condition and widening of the inside and outside shoulders for maintenance of traffic purposes in advance of the major reconstruction project. Other work includes various overhead bridge concrete patching and sealing. Construction for this project is estimated to begin in the Spring of 2010 and conclude in the Fall of 2010.
The second project is a major reconstruction project consisting of pavement replacement, mainline bridge work and painting of overhead bridges. Sidewalks will not be included with these projects since this is an interstate project. Construction of this project is expected to begin in the Fall of 2010 and conclude in Spring of 2011. (FRA-270-2.60 PID 76191 & FRA-270-2.60 (Slabs) PID 84445)
This ordinance repeals ordinance 0532-2008, passed 4/14/08. In this previous ordinance there was only funding identified for mainline bridge work. Funding has now been identified by ODOT for needed pavement replacement as well as mainline bridge work and the painting of overhead bridges.
Since a portion of these projects lies within the City of Columbus, this consent ordinance is necessary. The Ohio Department of Transportation will be responsible for preliminary engineering, right-of-way and construction funding. This legislation also authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into the necessary agreements to complete these projects.
Fiscal Impact: This is consent legislation for 2 projects, both of which will be funded by the Ohi...
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