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As part of District 10's mission to "create consistent, accurate, and open communication to the public", we have developed a site for all major projects. 

All information related to the U.S. 33/SR 664 Interchange will be maintained here for the duration of the project.

 

ODOT Releases Preferred Alternative for 33/664 Interchange

LOGAN (Thursday, August 4, 2011) –After many hours of planning, research, collaboration with county officials and public involvement, the Ohio Department of Transportation District 10 is proud to announce the preferred alternative to the U.S. 33/ State Route 664 Interchange in Hocking County.

The district has chosen Alternative B which is a double roundabout system.  According to nationwide statistics , roundabouts reduce the number of conflict points and congestion,  both are present in the current conditions of the interchange.  More specifically, the statistics show a 76 % reduction in crashes with injuries and a 35 % reduction is all crashes.

“ The reduction in crashes and conflict points played a significant role in the decision of the preferred alternative, as safety is one of our the top priorities,” said T. Steve Williams, District 10 Deputy Director.

According to ODOT’s 2009 safety study of the 33/664 interchange, installing a roundabout will reduce delay and the number of stops at the interchange.  ODOT’s engineers concluded reducing the number of stops will likely reduce the number of rear end-type crashes at the interchange.

“The preferred alternative of a double roundabout allows us to begin moving forward with detailed design and the ultimate schedule of awarding the project Summer 2012,” said Debra Fought, District 10 Planning and Engineering Administrator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For more information contact:
Brenna Slavens, Public Information Officer, at (740) 568-3904
or email D10.PIO@dot.state.oh.us

 
 

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Purpose

The area around the 33/664 Interchange has become increasingly commercialized over the past five to ten years.  The amount of traffic traveling in this area has also increased causing congestion and overall safety concerns.  The Ohio Department of Transportation will minimize the traffic congestion and ultimately make the interchange a safer place to travel.

 

Proposed Alternatives

A.) Align and add traffic signals to the ramp intersections. Left turn lanes would be installed at both of the ramp intersections.  The bridge will be widened.  Because of the close proximity to the CR 419 signal, the new signals would need to be a part of a coordinated system. Signalizing the intersections may reduce angle type crashes, but may not fully address rear end crashes. Estimated Cost: $3.5-$4 million.

B.) Install roundabouts at the ramp intersections. The bridge would be widened.  Installing roundabouts will reduce delay and the number of stops at the intersection. With a roundabout, the number of intersection conflict points is reduced. Reducing the number of stops will likely reduce the number of rear end type crashes. Estimated Cost: $3.5-$4 million.

 C.) No Build.  Current condition of the intersection.

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33/664 Interchange:The Facts

In 2009, ODOT conducted a safety study of the 33/664 interchange in Hocking County.  The study concluded the need for some type of alternative to help ease the congestion and address the overall safety.  From the data collected through the study, ODOT  has complied potential alternatives to help minimize congestion and make the interchange a safer place to drive.

Crash Data:

      From 2007-2009 there have been an estimated 42 crashes.  67% of those  were property damage only and occurred during Daylight hours (74%) on dry pavement (83%).

      The majority of crashes are rear-end type ( 51%).

       Close to all of the crashes were either intersection or intersection-related crashes (95%).

·                Public Meeting Information

Public has until June 7, 2011 to submit comments.

The Ohio Department of Transportation held a public meeting to discuss  the 33/664 Interchange on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at the Hocking County Garage from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Public Comment Form

Schedule

May 24, 2011- Public Meeting

June 7, 2011-  End of public comment period

 Summer 2012- Construction Sale
 

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