Request Overview: The Project has been presented to the Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) for funding consideration. The environmental document is currently being updated using funds obtained by Congressmen Strickland and Regula.

Project Description:

To construct a four lane, limited access facility from State Route 225 in Alliance (Stark County) to State Route 14 in Salem (at the U.S. 62 Bypass).  The approximate route would travel through Sebring, Beloit, Smith and Goshen Townships.  Phase II of the project would continue from the U.S. 62 Bypass in Salem through Washingtonville to State Route 11 in Beaver Township, Mahoning County.

Project Cost: 

Total estimated cost: $ 69 million

Phase I & II: From S.R. 225 in Alliance (Stark County) to S.R. 14 in Salem, (Columbiana County)   $41 million

Phase III: From S.R. 14 in Salem to S.R. 11 in Beaver Township, Mahoning County $28 million

Economic Impact: 

When complete, U.S. 62 would connect the three intermodal facilities in Northeast Ohio; the Neomodal truck to rail facility in Navarre, the Ohio River Port in Wellsville, and the cargo airpark at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.  By tying these three facilities together, the state of Ohio would create a unique intermodal freight network that would reduce shipping costs and time delays for area manufacturers and enhance the competitiveness of the businesses in the this area.

Current Status: 1/17/06

In the Ohio Department of Transportation's Major/New Construction Program (2000-2007), all  phases of this project were listed in Tier II.  Preparation of updated environmental document underway. $1 million in Federal funding has been secured through Congressman Strickland and another $1 million through Congressman Regula for preliminary engineering.  Looking at Rt. 62/14.  Strickland requested that the Salem Chamber be included to the GMV meetings.  Public meetings held in January.  Public support is building up.  East Palestine wanted to know why they were dropped from project.

Contact:  

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