Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The I-70/71 split running through downtown Columbus is a major route for approximately 146,000 motorists on a daily basis. Numerous studies, including public involvemnt, have taken place to determine how to reconstruct this roadway in order to better provide for the capacity that has significantly exceeded that of the current roadway design. This is consent legislation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the first project to begin the reconstruction of this interchange.
This project reconstructs the 670/71 interchange and involves 21 mainline, ramp, and overhead bridges and construction of three cap structures at the Spring and Long Street bridge crossings. Work on I-71 extends from Jack Gibbs Blvd to Long Street. Work on I-670 Eastbound extends from west of Cleveland Avenue to east of St. Clair Avenue.
ODOT and its consultant team have committed to work closely with the City of Columbus on the detailed design of the project. ODOT and its consultant team will sponsor and coordinate with the City of Columbus a public involvement effort to finalize the detailed design of the caps referenced above. (FRA-71-17.60, PID 77369)
Since this project lies within the City of Columbus, this consent ordinance is necessary.
Construction for this phase of the reconstruction is planned to begin in the summer of 2011, and is expected to be completed by the summer of 2014. This legislation also authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into the necessary agreements to complete this project.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated construction cost of this project is $242,000,000.00. The City's share of this project is currently estimated at $2,074,000.00 and will be needed in 2011. Additional legislation will be submitted for this project prior to construction for the required funds.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested for this ordinance in order to maintain the Ohio Department of Tr...
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