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May 13, 2010 Public Hearing
Click below for copies of the Public Hearing handouts:
Fact Sheet 6
Right-Of-Way FAQ
Comment Sheet
Exhibit 1 Reference Sheet
Exhibit 2 Sheet 1
Exhibit 3 Sheet 2
Exhibit 4 Sheet 3
Exhibit 5 Sheet 4
Exhibit 6 Sheet 5
Exhibit 7 Sheet 6
Exhibit 8 Sheet 7
Exhibit 9 Sheet 8
Exhibit 10 Sheet 9
Exhibit 11 Sheet 10
Exhibit 12 Sheet 11
Exhibit 13 Sheet 12
Exhibit 14 Sheet 13
Exhibit 15 Sheet 14

Environmental Assessment (EA) – January 2010
For the I-75 Thru the Valley Project, the EA document summarizes impacts and consequences of the improvements to I-75 between Paddock Road and Kemper Road. The document also details the alternatives evaluation process conducted to carry forward the Preferred Alternative, identified as the alternative that best satisfies the purpose and need for the project.

The entire EA Report and Exhibits can be downloaded here (Zip format), otherwise they can be viewed below:

Environmental Assessment Report

Exhibit A – Preferred Alternative 1 of 3
Exhibit A – Preferred Alternative 2 of 3
Exhibit A – Preferred Alternative 3 of 3

Exhibit B – Project Location Maps 1 of 3
Exhibit B – Project Location Maps 2 of 3
Exhibit B – Project Location Maps 3 of 3

Exhibit C – Noise Barrier Recommendations 1 of 7
Exhibit C – Noise Barrier Recommendations 2 of 7
Exhibit C – Noise Barrier Recommendations 3 of 7
Exhibit C – Noise Barrier Recommendations 4 of 7
Exhibit C – Noise Barrier Recommendations 5 of 7
Exhibit C – Noise Barrier Recommendations 6 of 7
Exhibit C – Noise Barrier Recommendations 7 of 7

Exhibit D – Property Impacts & Relocations 1 of 6
Exhibit D – Property Impacts & Relocations 2 of 6
Exhibit D – Property Impacts & Relocations 3 of 6
Exhibit D – Property Impacts & Relocations 4 of 6
Exhibit D – Property Impacts & Relocations 5 of 6
Exhibit D – Property Impacts & Relocations 6 of 6

Exhibit E – Environmental Resources 1 of 3
Exhibit E – Environmental Resources 2 of 3
Exhibit E – Environmental Resources 3 of 3

Exhibit F – Project Phasing Schematic 1 of 2
Exhibit F – Project Phasing Schematic 2 of 2

Appendices for the EA can be found here.

Project Update - September 2009
Thru the Valley Project Status: The Thru the Valley Project is currently undergoing a technical design review process by the Ohio Department of Transportation, as required by the Project Development Process. After the review is complete we will continue work on the environmental process and move into the detailed design phase of the project. 

Project Timeline: Construction is scheduled to begin in 2013 for the portion of the project from just south of Shepherd Lane to just north of Glendale-Milford Road. The remaining portions of the Thru the Valley Project are not yet fully funded, therefore their timeframe for construction is unknown, but expected to be after 2015.

Public Meeting: We expect to hold our next public meeting in the summer of 2010, please check back for more information. The meeting will focus on the right-of-way acquisition process and the details of the Preferred Alternative.

I-75 Aesthetics - October 2007
Design Aesthetics for the I-75 Corridor (Thru the Valley and Mill Creek Expressway projects) have been selected by the I-75 Aesthetics Committee and ODOT. The I-75

Aesthetics Final Report and Appendices can be viewed below:

I-75 Aesthetics Final Report
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E

Project Update – September 2007
The Refined Feasible Alternative has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). FHWA’s approval letter can be viewed here.

Alternative C was advanced from the July 19, 2006 Public Meeting and further refined. Details about the Refined Feasible Alternative can be found here.

The Refined Feasible Alternative exhibits can be viewed below:
Refined Feasible Alternative 1 of 3
Refined Feasible Alternative 2 of 3
Refined Feasible Alternative 3 of 3


Project Update - May 2007
Click here for a project update (May 2007).

July 19, 2006 Public Meeting:
Feasible Alternatives A, B, and C were advanced from the June 29, 2005 Public Meeting and are listed below. These alternatives are available at the July 19, 2006 Public Meeting for further comment. Comments on the Feasible Alternatives will be accepted until August 2, 2006 and can be submitted to: Mr. Hans Jindal, ODOT District 8, 505 South S.R. 741, Lebanon OH, 45036 or to contactus@thruthevalley.com.

Feasible Alternative Recommendations:
Feasible Alternative Descriptions

Feasible Alternative A 1 of 3
Feasible Alternative A 2 of 3
Feasible Alternative A 3 of 3

Feasible Alternative B 1 of 3
Feasible Alternative B 2 of 3
Feasible Alternative B 3 of 3

Feasible Alternative C 1 of 3
Feasible Alternative C 2 of 3
Feasible Alternative C 3 of 3

June 29, 2005 Public Meeting:
6/29/05 Public Meeting Summary
6/29/05 Frequently Asked Questions List
Project Matrix

The following alternatives were shown at the June 29, 2005 Public Meeting. These alternatives were either dismissed or recommended for further study.

Mainline Alternatives:

#1 No-Build Description (.pdf)

#1 No-Build 1 of 3 (.pdf)
#1 No-Build 2 of 3 (.pdf)
#1 No-Build 3 of 3 (.pdf)

#2 No-Build + Minor Improvements Description (.pdf)

#2 No-Build + Minor Improvements 1 of 3 (.pdf)

#2 No-Build + Minor Improvements 2 of 3 (.pdf)

#2 No-Build + Minor Improvements 3 of 3 (.pdf)

#3 Four-Lane Continuity Description (.pdf)

#3 Four-Lane Continuity 1 of 3 (.pdf)

#3 Four-Lane Continuity 2 of 3 (.pdf)

#3 Four-Lane Continuity 3 of 3 (.pdf)

#4A Express Lanes Description (.pdf)

#4A Express Lanes 1 of 3 (.pdf)

#4A Express Lanes 2 of 3 (.pdf)

#4A Express Lanes 3 of 3 (.pdf)

#4B Express Lanes Description (.pdf)

#4B Express Lanes 1 of 3 (.pdf)

#4B Express Lanes 2 of 3 (.pdf)

#4B Express Lanes 3 of 3 (.pdf)

#4C Express Lanes Description (.pdf)

#4C Express Lanes 1 of 3 (.pdf)

#4C Express Lanes 2 of 3 (.pdf)

#4C Express Lanes 3 of 3 (.pdf)

#5 Parkway Description (.pdf)

#5 Parkway 1 of 2 (.pdf)

#5 Parkway 2 of 2 (.pdf)

#6 Divided Interstate Description (.pdf)
#6 Divided Interstate 1 of 1 (.pdf)

Project Options:

#1 Davis Street/Cooper Avenue Interchange Description (.pdf)

#1 Davis Street/Cooper Avenue Interchange 1 of 1 (.pdf)

#2A Shepherd Lane/Mangham Drive Interchange Description (.pdf)

#2A Shepherd Lane/Mangham Drive Interchange 1 of 1 (.pdf)

#2B Shepherd Lane/Mangham Drive Interchange Description (.pdf)

#2B Shepherd Lane/Mangham Drive Interchange 1 of 1 (.pdf)

#2C Shepherd Lane/Mangham Drive Interchange Description (.pdf)

#2C Shepherd Lane/Mangham Drive Interchange 1 of 1 (.pdf)

#2D Shepherd Lane/Mangham Drive Interchange 1 of 1 (.pdf)

#2E Shepherd Lane/Mangham Drive Interchange 1 of 1 (.pdf)

#3 Local Roads Description (.pdf)

#3 Local Roads 1 of 1 (.pdf)

#4 Collector - Distributor Roads Description (.pdf)

#4 Collector - Distributor Roads 1 of 2 (.pdf)

#4 Collector - Distributor Roads 2 of 2 (.pdf)

#5 Transportation System Management/Transportation Demand Management Description

January 19, 2005 Public Meeting:
January 19th Public Meeting Summary
January 19th Public Meeting FAQ List

2004 AM Peak Hour Volumes (1 of 2) (.pdf)

2004 AM Peak Hour Volumes (2 of 2) (.pdf)

2004 PM Peak Hour Volumes (1 of 2) (.pdf)

2004 PM Peak Hour Volumes (2 of 2) (.pdf)

2030 AM Peak Hour Volumes (1 of 2) (.pdf)

2030 AM Peak Hour Volumes (2 of 2) (.pdf)

2030 PM Peak Hour Volumes (1 of 2) (.pdf)

2030 PM Peak Hour Volumes (2 of 2) (.pdf)

I-75 Northbound Crash Rate (.pdf)

I-75 Southbound Crash Rate (.pdf)

Crash Locations (.pdf)

Environmental Resources Map (.pdf)

Conceptual Alternatives (.pdf)

Real Estate / Property Owner FAQ's (.pdf)

Fact Sheets:
Fact Sheets that explain various steps of the Thru the Valley project have been made available to community members at local municipal offices, public meetings and on our Web site.

Thru the Valley Fact Sheet 1
Thru the Valley Fact Sheet 2
Thru the Valley Fact Sheet 3
Thru the Valley Fact Sheet 4
Thru the Valley Fact Sheet 5
Thru the Valley Fact Sheet 6

Community Meetings:
OKI/ICC - 6/07/05
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Meeting - 6/02/05
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Meeting - 2/3/05
Meeting at Lincoln Heights - 7/19/04

Implementation Committee Meetings:
Past Meeting Minutes:
2/7/06 – Meeting Minutes
8/23/05 – Meeting Minutes
5/24/05 – Meeting Minutes
3/22/05 – Meeting Minutes
12/7/04 – Meeting Minutes
10/26/04 – Meeting Minutes
8/24/04 – Meeting Minutes
7/27/04 – Meeting Minutes
6/22/04 – Meeting Minutes

Implementation Committee Meeting PowerPoint Presentations:
8/24/04 PowerPoint Presentation to Implementation Committee
7/27/04 PowerPoint Presentation to Implementation Committee