September 18, 2024, Press Release from ODOT District 1: LIMA, Ohio (Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024) - The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites the public to a meeting to receive feedback on an intersection improvement project at State Route 65 (N. West Street) and Bluelick Road on the north side of the city of Lima in Allen County.
Meeting details:
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
- Time: 5-7 p.m.
- Location: ODOT District 1 Office, 1885 North McCullough Street, Lima
The meeting will begin with a short presentation followed by an open house during which the project teams and exhibits will be available.
All meeting material will be posted to the project website after the meeting. Scan the QR code or visit the website listed below.
Requests for interpretation service or reasonable accommodation may be submitted through the project website, mail, email, and by phone to the appropriate project manager listed below.
Project details:
The project aims to enhance safety and reduce congestion at the intersection of State Route 65 and Bluelick Road. Based on preliminary studies, ODOT recommends installing a roundabout, which will decrease crash severity and improve traffic flow.
ODOT has secured design and construction funding for the project through the Ohio Highway Safety Program. The project is currently in the planning phase and is expected to conclude by year-end. The detailed design and construction phases will follow, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027.
Project website: transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/120533 Project manager: Robert Mooney Phone: 419-999-6987 Email: robert.mooney@dot.ohio.gov |  |
Right-of-way and property acquisition:
Permanent and temporary (just for construction) right-of-way will likely be needed for construction of the projects. If right-of-way acquisition is necessary from your property, a real estate representative will contact you directly at a later date to discuss the right-of-way needs, the acquisition process, and your rights under that process.
Environmental impacts:
Currently, studies are ongoing to determine the impacts the project will have on the environment, utilities, and adjacent properties. Impacts to wetlands and the removal of some trees may occur. If impacted, necessary waterway permitting will be obtained and tree removal will occur between October 1 and March 31 to protect possibly present threatened and endangered bat species during their summer roosting period.
How to provide feedback:
Your feedback is valued! Help us make informed decisions by sharing your thoughts and opinions on these projects.
- Submit comments by Nov. 3, 2024, to be included in the public input summary report.
- Use the Public Comment Form, visit the website, or contact the project manager directly (see above).
- Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
