Sponsor: Lake County Engineer

Project Name: LAK JACKSON ST

Estimated Total Cost: $11,000,000

Proposed Source of Federal Funds: To be determined

History/Background: The completion of the existing interchange at Jackson Street, in the City of Painesville, is contained in the List of eNEO2050 Major Projects: Projects >$12 Million or with Significant Impact to the System or Air Quality. The realignment of Jackson Street on the west side of proposed SR-44 interchange (in Painesville) is identified in the List of eNEO2050 Illustrative Projects (Projects Pending Review against NOACA Planning Requirements and/or Demonstration of Fiscal Constraint).

Proposed Project: The proposed project involves rerouting Jackson Street, from Nye Road, over the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks, continuing east to Shamrock Boulevard, at which point, it will line up with the proposed interchange connector road (illustrations). According to the sponsor, the project includes 4,600 feet of roadway, an overpass bridge, signals, drainage and other related items required to provide a complete project. Also according to the sponsor, the proposed roadway will be asphalt with lanes 24 feet wide and paved berms five (5) feet wide, on each side making the project bike friendly. Additionally, the overpass bridge will also be bike friendly by adding 10 feet to the overall lane width.

The project’s estimated total cost, provided by the sponsor, is $11,000,000.  The estimated cost of preliminary engineering PE is $1,000,000. The estimated cost of right-of-way (RW) is $2,150,272. The estimated cost of construction (CO) is $7,849,728.

Staff Comment (Summary):

• While wide shoulders are mentioned, please consider inclusion of dedicated bike lanes in the design of this project, to improve connectivity and safety for cyclists.

Intergovernmental Review and Consultation (IGRC):

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