FONSI Approved!

Project Status

Douglas Road, Auburn Avenue, and Central Avenue bridge construction to begin Fall 2008.

 

Finding of no significant impact (FONSI) document approved by FHWA.  

 

The final corridor aesthetic guidelines were approved in November 2007. 

 

Study Mission
"To facilitate a process by which interested groups and individuals in the Toledo Metropolitan Area will work with the project team to develop a preferred alternative for improving the I-75/I-475 systems interchange that can be approved and funded."



Background

A recent Major Investment Study (MIS), conducted by Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG), reviewed "problems, needs, opportunities and transportation solutions on the existing expressway system in Lucas and Wood Counties in the Toledo metropolitan area". The study ranked the I-75/I-475 Interchange as the #1 priority for Toledo highway segments needing improvement. The MIS investigated different modes of transportation and design concepts before determining that upgrading the interstate is necessary.

The I-75/I475 Interchange is an important part of Toledo's transportation system and congestion and safety problems related to the existing interchange system are a major concern to ODOT. Therefore, ODOT commissioned a study of the interchange to determine a preferred alternative for improvements. HNTB Ohio, Inc. was selected to complete the study now underway.