YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 is inviting the public to participate in a virtual open house to learn more about the proposed Interstate 680 rehabilitation project.
The project is located between the Interstate 80 and state Route 11 interchange just past the South Avenue interchange in Austintown Township and the city of Youngstown.
The project proposes pavement replacement and rehabilitation along I-680 and the associated entrance and exit ramps, permanent closure of the entrance ramp from Mahoning Avenue to I-680 southbound, bridge maintenance/rehabilitation, removal of the Lanterman Road bridge over I-680, storm water drainage improvements and other upgrades.
The proposed project is currently in the planning phase, which includes environmental studies and preliminary plan development. The project will be constructed in two stages. The southern section between the state Route 193 interchange to just past the South Avenue interchange will begin in winter 2026 and last until fall 2027. The northern section between the I-80 and state Route 11 interchange to the state Route 193 interchange will begin in winter 2028 and last until fall 2029.
The virtual open house, which will begin Dec. 26 and end Jan. 27, 2025, will provide an overview of the project and more details about the project purpose and need, alternatives considered, environmental and right-of-way impacts, ramp closures, detours and project funding.
ODOT urges the public to visit the project website, view the presentation, review the available project information and submit questions or comments via email, on the project website or by contacting Sean Carpenter, ODOT District 4 environmental specialist, at Sean.Carpenter@dot.ohio.gov or 330 786 2274.
A summary of comments received and responses will be posted on the project website.
Pictured at top: A map of the proposed project. (Ohio Department of Transportation)