The NOACA Governing Board approved the following project for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) by adopting Resolution No. 2003-049 on September 12, 2003.

Title: Minor Rehabilitation of US-20 and SR-57 in Eaton Township
Sponsor:  Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 3
Estimated Total Cost: $1,040,900
Proposed Source of Federal Funds: ODOT

History/Background:
This project is included in ODOT District 3’s Pavement Program.

Current Conditions:
US-20 is functionally classified as an urban principal arterial. The average daily traffic (ADT) along US-20 is 27,120 vehicles per day (2000 traffic count). SR-57 is functionally classified as an urban minor arterial. The ADT is 14,080 vehicles per day (2000 traffic count).

Proposed Project:
This project involves minor rehabilitation of approximately .76 mile of US-20, from SR-57 to the Elyria south corporation line (SCL) in Eaton Township and of SR-57, from Grafton road to US-20 also in Eaton Township (.71 mile). The work also includes joint repair/ resurfacing and the addition of turn lanes at the intersection US-20 and SR-57. The total construction cost is estimated to be $1,040,900. Eighty percent (80%) of the construction cost ($832,720) will be funded with State Surface Transportation Program (S/STP) funds. ODOT will provide the remaining twenty percent (20%) of the construction cost ($208,180). The project is to be awarded by October 2003.

Staff Comment (Summary):

• Project is in adherence to ODOT’s "Access Ohio" Goal # 1 (System Preservation and Management).
• Move for committee and public review in order to obtain comments.