Request Overview:

The community is requesting $6.5 million dollars for development of this project.

Project Description:

Alterations and improvements to the intersection of State Route 46 (from proposed Mall-River Boulevard to North River Road) and State Route 82 (from Old 82-at Mosquito Creek Bridge to ¼ mile east of Howland Wilson Road).  Alterations must include the elimination of the left turn from 46 north to 82 west and also the left turn from 82 east to 46 north.  Preliminary ideas include a partial clover leaf design or a jug handle turn east of the intersection before the State Route 82 – Howland Wilson Road intersection.  Improvements to the Howland Wilson Road intersection would also be included in the scope of the project.

Estimated Project Cost:                                                   $6,500,000

Economic Impact:

This project would eliminate a serious safety concern for the citizens of the Mahoning Valley and visitors to the area.  An engineering analysis is required to estimate the social benefit in terms of lives saved, injuries avoided, and overall reduction of accidents.  The current congestion would be remedied to allow additional economic development in the area.

Current Status:  1/17/06

$1 million has been secured by Congressman Ryan through the 2004-2005 Transportation Highway Bill.  Short term safety projects complete.  Turning lanes on Howland Wilson Road complete.  422 corridor project complete.  $450,000 received from TEA-LU Bill for preliminary engineering.

Contact: 

Alan Knapp, Trumbull County Planning Commission at (330) 675-2480 or Greg Sherlock, Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, at 330-744-2131 extension 15.