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 introduces a requirement for the Director of Transportation, in collaboration with the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency, to conduct a traffic congestion study. This study will focus on the area along Interstate Route 71, specifically between U.S. Route 42 and State Route 303 to the north and south, and U.S. Route 42 and West 130th Street to the west and east.

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

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 5501.60