Yesterday, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced the award of $8.7 million to support bridge projects as part of ODOT’s Local Major Bridge Program.
This round of funding will go to modernizing and repairing four local bridges in Franklin, Fairfield, Hamilton and Lake counties.
"Investing in our local bridges builds safer connections and supports our economy by keeping our transportation system moving,” said Gov. Mike DeWine, in a statement. “Every dollar spent on bridge infrastructure is a direct investment in the security and prosperity of our communities.”
So far, ODOT has awarded 24 projects worth a total of $78 million dollars.
The Local Major Bridge Program provides federal funds to counties and municipalities for bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation, bridge demolition and major bridge preventative maintenance projects.
To qualify for the program, the bridge must be a moveable/lift bridge or a bridge having a deck area greater than 15,000 square feet. ODOT will fund up to 80% of eligible costs for all phases of the projects receiving awards. There is a maximum project cap of $20 million.
“Local communities depend on ODOT funding programs to maximize their infrastructure dollars and ensure their transportation assets are safe and reliable for years to come,” said Pamela Boratyn, ODOT director, in a statement.
ODOT accepts Local Major Bridge applications annually starting September 1 and ending October 15. These funding requests are reviewed by a multi-disciplinary committee with a background in funding, program management, safety, environmental and bridge analysis.
Source: Ohio Department of Transportation, Spectrum News
