The bill proposes the repeal of section 5501.60 of the Revised Code, which previously mandated the Department of Transportation to construct certain interstate interchanges. Instead, the bill establishes a requirement for the Director of Transportation, in collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency, to conduct a traffic congestion study along a specified section of Interstate Route 71. This study will focus on the area bounded by U.S. Route 42 to the north and south, and West 130th Street to the east and west.

The bill outlines that the study must be completed by December 31, 2026, with a report of findings submitted to key stakeholders, including the Governor and legislative leaders. The report may also propose solutions to address any identified traffic congestion issues. This shift from construction requirements to a strategic study aims to better manage traffic congestion in the specified area.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 5501.60