Hott Ditch Improvements

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Remove sediment from the open ditch portion of the Hott Ditch and restore it to its original grade and cross section.

PROJECT TYPE:

Drainage

COST:

$3,300,000.00

BEGIN CONSTRUCTION DATE:

9/14/2026

FINAL COMPLETION DATE:

5/31/2027

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC:

Traffic will be maintained.

FUNDING:

Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC), Motor Vehicle Registration and Gas User Fees

DESIGN CONSULTANT:

CDM Smith

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR:

TBD

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR:

Franklin County Engineer's Office

CONSTRUCTION YEAR:

2026

LOCATION:

Madison Township - Blacklick Estates - The downstream limit is at Noe-Bixby Road near Sedalia Drive. From there the ditch goes east through Arnsby Road, Dunloe Road, and then Sundale Road where it turns north to the termination point on Portman Road near the corner of Baynard Drive. The total length of the project is approximately 3900 linear feet.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Phone: 614-525-3030

Email: fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org