Project Description: TRU-IR80 (PID 11095) / MAH / TRU-IR80 (PID 11094)

The project calls for the widening and construction of an additional travel lane on I-80 in two phases:

(1) From I-680 in Mahoning County east to SR 193

(2) From SR 193 to US 62 in Trumbull County

Two 12 foot lanes would be constructed along the existing alignment within the existing Right of Way.  Thirteen bridges would also require widening to provide for the new travel lanes.

Project Cost:

The estimated cost of the project is $101 million.

Economic Impact:

The project will dramatically enhance and appreciate the economic climate of the region.  The project would greatly enhance transportation between Mahoning and Trumbull counties, and would subsequent enhance commerce, recreation, regionalism and other quality of life issues.

Construction of this improvement will reduce congestion, increase safety and improve the flow of commerce along Interstate 80.  This segment of the interstate has the highest recorded volume of average daily traffic within the Eastgate Regional Council of Government’s study area.  Approximately 35% of the vehicles in this segment are commercial truck traffic.

Current Status: 1/17/06

The Feasibility Analysis was completed in January 1993.  Eastgate and ODOT District 4 are also currently in the process of conducting a corridor study to include all stakeholders.

This project is listed in Eastgate’s Long Range Transportation Plan.  The Trumbull County phase of the project is currently listed in Tier III by the TRAC, while the Mahoning County phase is listed in Tier II by the TRAC.  The project has been identified in the Future Needs List of the 2020 LRTP.

Request has been made to Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) for future construction funding. Projects documented in I76/I80 Corridor Study and I80 Major Investment Study.

Lipkey, Rt. 11 and I680 expansion approved.  Meander Bridge project starting in spring.  Bridge to be expanded to 6 lanes.  Southbound side first then Northbound.  4 lanes to be open at all times during construction.

Contact:

John Getchey, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments at 330-779-3800 or Greg Sherlock, Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber at 330-744-2131 ext 15.