03/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/26/2024 12:05
Posted on March 26 2024
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH- The Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works in cooperation with the City of Independence and the Village of Valley View proposes to replace two deficient bridges on Rockside Road in the City of Independence and Village of Valley View in Cuyahoga County.
The first bridge is over the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) tracks (SFN 1830260) referred to as Bridge 3.23 and the second bridge is over the Cuyahoga River (SFN 1830279) referred to as 3.32. The replacement structures will be generally in the same alignment on Rockside Road. The project will include wider piers, new superstructures, and new decks on Bridge 3.23, and complete replacement of Bridge 3.32. The project will add a new 6-foot-wide sidewalk on the north side of Rockside Road. Traffic on Rockside Road will be maintained during construction, using part-width techniques and detour. Construction work is expected to begin in Spring 2025 and will last approximately 24 months.
The project will require permanent and temporary easement or right-of-way from within the boundaries of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) to facilitate bridge replacements. Approximately 0.149-acre of temporary right-of-way and 0.018-acre of permanent right-of-way will be needed. The temporary right-of-way takes from CVNP will be needed for less than the time needed for construction but will last up to 22 months.
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a recognized recreational property and provides protection from adverse impacts associated with federal-aid transportation projects.
The Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works consulted with the National Park Service regarding project impacts and received concurrence that the project will not adversely affect the recreational activities, features or attributes that qualify the property for protection. The following measures to minimize harm are being implemented as part of the project:
Due to the permanent acquisition of land from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works is seeking public input regarding the proposed impacts. Please provide comments to Matt Pastorelle by mail or e-mail:
Cleveland, OH 44115
Comments must be received by Monday April 8, 2024.