Explanation
The occurrence of an above average number of crossover accidents has been documented at two (2) freeway locations within Columbus that lack concrete median barriers. These accidents are responsible for at least two fatalities. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has determined that installation of cable-type barriers at these locations may serve to decrease the incidence rate of these types of accidents. This is consent legislation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for a roadway improvement project on a portion of IR-270 to install cable barrier in the median on IR-270 from 0.15 miles north of Trabue Road to SR 161 eastbound (FRA-SR315-8.45; FRA-IR270-9.45 PID #75285).
This consent ordinance is necessary since this project is within the City of Columbus. Construction of this project is scheduled within state fiscal year 2005. This project will be totally funded by ODOT (except for extraordinary features requested by the City, if any). No financial obligation to the City of Columbus is anticipated at this time. This legislation also authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into the necessary agreement(s) to complete this project. Ordinance 1947-2003, passed by City Council on September 29, 2003, granted consent for the same work to be performed on SR 315 between Bethel Road and SR-161. Subsequent to Ordinance 1947-2003 being written, ODOT expanded the project scope to include IR-270. This pending ordinance reflects the enlarged project scope.
Emergency action is requested to enhance motorist safety at these locations as quickly as possible.
Title
To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into an agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation to grant consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio for a roadway improvement project to install a cable barrier on a portion of IR-270 for the Transportation Division and to declare an emergency. ($-0-)
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