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The District Seven Environmental Office is a sub-section of the Planning and Engineering Department. This office is responsible for ensuring that federally-funded transportation projects undertaken within District 7 comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws.

Tricia Bishop, District 7 Environmental Coordinator, Tricia.Bishop@dot.state.oh.us

phone: (937) 497-6721

or write:

The Ohio Department of Transportation
Office of Environmental Services
1001 Saint Mary's Ave
Sidney, Ohio, 45365

 

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking public comments regarding the following projects. Click on a project name to access additional information about that project.
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ODOT proposes to rehabilitate the existing bridge on SR 66 over Koop Creek (aka Kopp Creek).  The project is necessary to maintain the bridge.
  
ODOT proposes to undertaken maintenance activities on four bridges carrying SR 296 over Kings Creek and one of its tributaries.  The project is necessary to maintain the bridges.
  
The City of Springfield will upgrade the existing traffic signal at the intersection of Mitchell and Belmont.  The project is necessary to improve operations at the intersection.
  
ODOT proposes to acquire 10 acres of land off Jaysville-St. Johns Road in Greenville for the construction of a new ODOT county garage.  A new facility is necessary to accommodate modern highway maintenance equipment.
  
Huber Heights proposes to improve Chambersburg Rd from east of Brandt Pk to Evergreen Woods Dr.  The project will include a center left turn lane, sidewalks, and storm sewer improvements.  The project is necessary to reduce congestion and improve safety.
  
West Carrollton will improve the intersection of Central Ave and Cedar St.  Work will include installation of a dedicated left turn on westbound Central Avenue and other improvements.  The project is necessary to reduce congestion and improve safety.
  
ODOT will replace three culverts on SR 29.  The project is necessary to address the deteriorated condition of the culverts.
  
Sidney will undertake intersection and access management improvements on SR 47 in the vicinity of Vandemark Rd, Folkerth/Wayfarer Avenues, and Wilkinson Ave.  The project is necessary to improve safety at high crash locations along the corridor. 
  
The Yankee St Improvements will require acquisition of up to 1.6-acre of right-of-way from the Yankee Trace County Club.  The acquisition from Yankee Trace is considered to have a de minimis effect on this recreational 4(f) resource.
  
ODOT will install left turn lanes on US 68 at Hickory Grove Road in Urbana Township, Champaign County.  The project is necessary to improve safety at this intersection.
  
The City of Springfield will resurface Grand Avenue from Limestone Street to South Yellow Springs Street.  Curb ramps will be upgraded to ADA compliance.  The project will include work in the South Fountain Avenue Historic District.
  
This bridge replacement in Springfield will require the detour of Buck Creek Trail for 18 months and temporary & permanent acquisition of underlying City land associated with the Trail.  This involvement is considered to meet the 4(f) de minimis standard.
  
Logan County will install security lighting and restore the stain and fire retardant on the historic Bickham Covered Bridge on CR 38.  The project is necessary to protect the bridge from vandalism and deterioration.
  
Logan County will install security lighting and restore the stain and fire retardant on the historic McColly Covered Bridge on CR 13.  The project is necessary to protect the bridge from vandalism and deterioration.
  
The City of Dayton proposes to construct a multi-use trail connection between Cosler Avenue and Creekside Trail.  The project is intended to improve access for students that walk or cycle to Kemp Elementary School.
Please send comments to the contact listed above.
 

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 NEPA

 
 The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 - NEPA - is the federal environmental legislation that drives OES activities. Although there is state legislation, other federal legislation, federal and state guidance, policies and procedures that we adhere to. NEPA is the legislation all other legislation follows.
 

 Bike Trail Detours

 
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It will be necessary to detour Buck Creek Trail under Limestone Street in Springfield, during painting of the bridge.  The signed detour will be posted prior to the start of construction.  The detour will not last more than 60 days.
  
The Great Miami River Recreation Trail at I-75 in the vicinity of Riverview Drive and North Bend Drive will be detoured for approx. 2 years, beginning in October 2011.  The detour is necessary to allow for the replacement of the I-75 ramp bridges. 
  
The Great Miami River Recreation Trail through downtown Dayton will be detoured for up to three years, beginning in late 2012.  The detour is necessary to allow for the I-75 Modernization Project.
  
Wolf Creek Trail will be detoured to surface streets during replacement of the Broadway Street Bridge in Dayton.
  
The project will require temporary closure of segments of the GMRRT during resurfacing.  The GMRRT will be detoured to the alternate side of the River during the necessary closures, with detour signage provided. 
 

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