On December 9, 2005, the NOACA Governing Board approved the following regarding this project:
Resolution No. 2005-054 Project Planning Review
Resolution No. 2005-055 Plan Amendment.

Title: Painting Various Bridges along IR-71 in Medina County
Sponsor:  Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 3
Project ID No.: 18951
Estimated Total Cost: $1,250,000
Proposed Source of Federal Funds: ODOT

History/Background:  ODOT District 3 is the sponsor of this 2006 bridge maintenance (bridge painting) project.

Current Conditions: The average daily traffic (ADT) varies depending on the route and pavement section.

Proposed Project: This project involves substructure sealing, deck sealing and spot painting (as needed) of the structural steel of various bridges located along I-71in Medina County. The estimated total construction cost is $1,250,000. Ninety percent (90%) of the construction (C) cost ($1,125,000) will be funded with Interstate Maintenance (IM) funds. ODOT will fund the ten percent (10%) non-federal share ($125,000). This project has a scheduled award date of April 1, 2006 (SFY 2006).

Staff Comment (Summary):
Transportation Improvement Program Team:

• This project meets NOACA’s “Connections 2030” Goal # 3 (Preserve and Improve the Efficiency of the Transportation System) and ODOT’s “Access Ohio” Goal # 1 (System Preservation and Management).
• Move for committee and public review in order to obtain comments.