CLEVELAND — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) have announced that multiple Northeast Ohio bridges are receiving funding to support rehabilitation and replacement work.
Throughout the state, $59.5 million was awarded to support 17 bridge projects in 12 counties as part of ODOT's Local Major Bridge Program.
"We expanded this program to make an impact on more communities," said Governor DeWine. "With these funding awards, we're helping local communities invest in the upkeep or replacement of bridges to ensure that those who cross them are safe."
In order to qualify for the program, the bridge must be a moveable/lift bridge or a bridge with a deck area greater than 15,000 square feet. Officials say that ODOT will fund up to 80% of eligible costs for all phases of the projects receiving awards. The maximum project cap is $20 million.
Below is a list of Northeast Ohio bridges that received funding from the project:
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
- Carter Road Bridge Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitate the Carter Road lift bridge by repairing the mechanical and electrical systems
- $20 million
LAKE COUNTY
- St. Clair Street Major Preventative Maintenance
- Rehabilitate the deck, approach slabs, and expansion joints
- $795,800
STARK COUNTY
- Cherry Road Bridge Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitate Cherry Road bridge deck and paint the structure
- $3.3 million
SUMMIT COUNTY
- High & Main Major Preventative Maintenance
- Rehabilitate the High & Main piers.
- $808,319
- University Avenue Major Preventative Maintenance
- Rehabilitate the University Avenue bridge by replacing the deck overlay, expansion joints, and approach slabs, as well as upgrading the sidewalk.
- $1,502,382
- North Main Street Bridge Replacement
- Funding to design the bridge replacement of the North Main Street bridge
- $5 million
“Governor DeWine's commitment to supporting infrastructure projects allows ODOT to further help our local government partners address critical bridge needs and enhance the overall safety and accessibility of their communities,” said ODOT Director Jack Marchbanks.