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County updates: I‑71 interchange moves to phase A; Orange Road rail grade separation lands $5M state grant; transit trips rise
Summary
Administrator Tracy Davies reported the I‑71/3637 interchange will start phase A this year with a March bid advertisement and possible May contract award; county received a $5 million state Grade Crossing Elimination grant for the Orange Road railroad grade separation, and Delaware County Transit reported ridership and trip increases for 2024.
Delaware County officials gave progress updates on major transportation projects and on county transit during the Jan. 9 Board of Commissioners meeting.
Why it matters: Two projects — the I‑71 interchange at State Route 363/3637 and the Orange Road railroad grade separation — involve significant capital investments and multiagency funding. Progress on approvals, grants and federal applications affects traffic, safety and long-term county infrastructure costs.
I‑71 interchange at Route 363/3637 Administrator Tracy Davies told the board the county will start work on Phase A of the new interchange this year. Staff anticipate advertisement for bid in…
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