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ODOT District 12

 

Vrooman Road Bridge, Lake County
The Vrooman Road Bridge replacement project was designed to enhance public safety by creating better intersection geometry, roadway alignments and eliminating the hazard of flooding. 

 

 Project Information

 

Where is the Vrooman Road Bridge located?
The Vrooman Road Bridge crosses over the Grand River in Painesville Township in Lake County.

Why is there a need to replace the Vrooman Road Bridge?
This project is necessary to replace an aging bridge, enhance public safety with better intersection geometry, better alignments for travel in snowy and icy conditions and elimination of flood hazard.

How much will it cost to replace the Vrooman Road Bridge?
The bridge is estimated to cost between $28 and 32 million.

How is the project being funded?
This project will be funded by the NOACA State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the County Engineers Association of Ohio.

 

 Environmental Concerns Being Addressed

 

Scenic River
The Vrooman Road Bridge sits over the Grand River, which is a State designated “Wild and Scenic River.”  The portion of the river under the bridge is designated as a “wild” river.  Proposed improvements of the bridge will be developed to minimize impacts to the river.

Cultural Resources
Investigation and documentation of archeological sites within the projects limits will be completed prior to the project. 

Wetlands
Identified wetlands will be avoided where possible and mitigation measures will be enacted as necessary. 

Other Environmental Factors
Several public comments have been received that noted concerns with noise, alignments, safety and other issues.  All of these and more are being fully researched and investigated.  As additional documentation is developed to address these concerns updated information will be made available.

 

 Environmental Documents

 
 

 Public Meeting Documents

 
 

 Upcoming Public Meetings

 
There are currently no public meetings scheduled for the Vrooman Road Bridge project.  Please check back often for updates.
 

 Current Vrooman Road Bridge

 

 

 Location of Vrooman Road Bridge

 

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 Alternatives Considered in the Planning Process

 

*Other alternatives being considered

 

 Questions?

 

If you have questions or comments about the Vrooman Road Bridge project please contact:

Tom Sorge
5500 Transportation Blvd.
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125

Phone: 216.584.2086
Tom.Sorge@dot.state.oh.us