Ohio Department of Transportation    News Release
District 9  Vaughn Wilson, P.E., Deputy Director
650 Eastern Avenue • Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
www.transportation.ohio.gov/dist9
ODOT Seeking Comment For Proposed Projects

Chillicothe (Friday, February 17, 2012) – As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation – District 9’s Planning & Engineering Department, the Environmental Office is seeking public input on the following proposed projects.
 
Pike County – PIK-772-10.08 – The proposed project is culvert replacement project just south of S.R. 32 in Sunfish Township. The project includes the replacement of a 48” X 32’ metal pipe that is situated over a tributary to Bull Run. No new right of way will be needed, and no homes or businesses will be removed by the project. The project will be constructed by ODOT county forces with state funding.
 
Ross County – ROS-41-12.48 – The proposed project is culvert replacement project near C.R. 54 (Lower Twin Road) in Buckskin Township. The project includes the replacement of a 36” metal pipe that is situated over a tributary of Buckskin Creek. No new right of way will be needed, and no homes or businesses will be removed by the project. The project will be constructed by ODOT county forces with state funding.
 
Additional information regarding these projects, including a complete project description, maps and plans sheets, is available online at http://www.dot.state.oh.us/districts/D09/Pages/Public-Involvement-Process.aspx
 
Issues the public may wish to comment on include the effect of the project on local residents, air quality, the local economy, and historic or cultural resources.  Written comments should be submitted by March 1, 2012, or the deadline date that is posted on the web site, to:
 
Greg Manson, Environmental Supervisor
ODOT District 9
P.O. Box 467; 650 Eastern Avenue
Chillicothe, Ohio 456701
E-Mail:
greg.manson@dot.state.oh.us
 
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For more information contact:
Kathleen Fuller, Public Information Officer
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