Studies and Projects
Ohio's interstate highway system is approaching 50 years old and many highways are reaching the end of their designed lives. Commercial truck traffic alone had grown 90% in the last quarter century and is estimated to grow another 60% by 2020. This forced ODOT to create a statewide plan to address congestion issues as well as the repair of aging interstate highways. ODOT currently manages 17 major studies or projects, ranging from bridge construction to intersection redesign. Major projects generally involve creating greater allowances for traffic flow and easing congestion.
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