The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is continuing its analysis of “Segments II and III” of the Eastern Corridor group of projects.
Part of this analysis includes the development of a new online tool for the public to provide input that will help to identify improvements. These improvements will add value to communities and businesses within the study area while also addressing transportation issues like safety and congestion.
The study area of Segments II and III include State Route 32 and U.S. Route 50 between the Red Bank Corridor and the I-275/SR 32 interchange in Clermont County. This spring, the Greater Cincinnati area has two exciting opportunities to shape this project moving forward.
First, the new online tool enables individuals to easily provide feedback and includes an interactive map that allows the user to place specific markers on locations they feel need the most attention.
Information gathered from the greater Cincinnati community will be part of the equation used to identify congestion and safety improvements for key routes in the area including Wooster Pike (US 50), Columbia Parkway (US 50), the Beechmont Levee (SR 32), and State Route 125.
The new, interactive feedback tool can be accessed via smart phone, tablet, or computer at: www.EasternCorridor.org. It will be available to the public through June 15, 2016.
Second, in April and May ODOT will host six Focus Area Workshops in the Segment II and III area that are open to the public. These workshops will allow those interested in these areas of the project to work alongside ODOT, Hamilton County, Clermont County, the city of Cincinnati, SORTA, and OKI in shaping the improvements. The primary content at each meeting will be the same so attendees can select the most convenient session. However, each workshop will include elements focused on the particular area in which they are located.
Wednesday, April 13 Thursday, April 14
U.S. 50 Corridor Area Newtown Village Area
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mariemont High School Miami Valley Christian Academy
1 Warrior Way, Mariemont 45227 6830 School Street, Newtown 45244
Wednesday, April 27 Thursday, April 28
Ancor/State Route 32 Hill Area Linwood/Eastern Interchange Area
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
7850 Five Mile Rd. Anderson Twp. 45230 Christ the King Parish Center
927 Ellison Ave., Mt. Lookout 45226
Wednesday, May 4 Thursday, May 5
U.S. 50/Red Bank Interchange Area State Route 125/State Route 32 Area
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
R.G. Cribbett Recreation Center Mt. Washington Recreation Center
5903 Hawthorne Ave., Fairfax 45227 1750 Beacon St., Mt. Washington 45230
ODOT will also be reaching out to local business and community organizations to encourage their participation in the process. Anyone who would like a project representative to present at a community or organization meeting, can submit a request to EasternCorridor@EasternCorridor.org. As always, comments, questions, suggestions and ideas can also be submitted to the project team through the Eastern Corridor website at www.EasternCorridor.org.