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ODOT Seeks Additional Borrow Material for I‑75 Realignment; Board Approves Funding
Summary
The Ohio Department of Transportation told the Controlling Board that unexpected settlement required an additional 9,800 cubic yards of borrow material on an I‑75 realignment project between Buck Road and South Avenue. The board approved the request after ODOT said such requests are uncommon.
The Ohio Controlling Board approved an ODOT request on May 5 for additional materials after contractors encountered settlement during reconstruction of Interstate 75 between Buck Road and South Avenue.
Greg Bergamini of the Ohio Department of Transportation told the board officials observed settlement in the embankment after borrow material was placed; District 2 approved the contractor’s request for additional soil and gravel to stabilize the location. Senator Joe Chavez asked whether the original compaction and specifications were followed; Bergamini said he would check with ODOT engineers but was not aware of a frequent pattern of similar issues. He noted the quantity—9,800 cubic yards of additional borrow material—was “pretty significant.” The board approved item 44 with no recorded objections.
