The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking for the public's help to participate in the planning stage of a proposed Interstate 680 rehabilitation project. 

The proposed 7.3 mile project will include:

  • pavement replacement and rehabilitation along I-680 and the associated entrance and exit ramps
  • the permanent closure of the entrance ramp from Mahoning Avenue to I-680 southbound
  • bridge maintenance and rehabilitation
  • removal of the Lanterman Road bridge over I-680
  • stormwater drainage improvements
  • other upgrades

 

ODOT is asking for the public to participate in a virtual open house public involvement event by viewing a pre-recorded online presentation on the proposed rehabilitation project between the I-80/State Route 11 interchange to just past the South Avenue interchange in Austintown Township and the city of Youngstown.

The video can be watched by clicking here.

No additional lanes, entrance ramps, or exit ramps will be built but will include bridge deck repairs and railing.

ODOT is looking for input from both public and local businesses. The proposed project is currently in the planning phase which includes environmental studies and preliminary plan development. 

The proposed project will be constructed in two stages:

  • The southern section between the SR 193 interchange to just past the South Avenue interchange will begin in the Winter of 2026 and last until the Fall of 2027.
  • The northern section between the I-80/SR 11 interchange to the SR 193 interchange will begin in the Winter of 2028 and last until the Fall of 2029.

The virtual open house public involvement event will start on December 26 and go through January 27. A summary of comments received, and responses will be posted to the project website.

Individuals who do not have internet access and would like to see the materials should contact Sean Carpenter by calling 330-786-2274.