In 2008, major projects were started and completed under budget and within the scheduled construction time frames.

Sources of financing for these and future projects are derived from: Federal (Federal Highway Administration), State (Ohio Public Works Commission/Issue 2 & ODOT) and Local (Motor Vehicle Gas Tax and Community) Funds.

1. Colorado Ave.— Sheffield Village—City of Lorain to Abbe Rd. Widen to 3 lanes: Estimated construction cost $4,840,000—80% Fed. 20% Local OPWC.

2. Ferndale Avenue—Village of Sheffield Lake– Warwick Road to Sheffield Road: Est. construction cost $3,300,000—80% Fed. 20% Local OPWC.

3. Station Rd. Rehabilitation— Columbia Twp.— Crocker Rd. to Sprague Road: Est. construction cost $3,200,000—80% Fed. 20% Local OPWC.

4. Russia Rd.—New Russia/Carlisle Twp.—S.R. 58 to Oberlin-Elyria Road: Est. construction cost $1,439,500—80% Fed. 20% OPWC.

5. 2008 - 2009 Resurfacing Program—Baumhart Rd. (S.R. 20 to S.R. 511—Camden & Henrietta Twp.) Indian Hollow Rd. (S.R. 303 to Parsons Rd.—LaGrange Twp.) Green Rd. (Garfield Rd. to Ward Rd.—Henrietta Twp.) Ward Rd. —Henrietta Twp. Est. construction cost $950,000—89% OPWC 11% Local.

6. 2008 - 2009 Bridge Program—Repairs to 6 bridges: Est. construction cost $292,000—71% OPWC 29% Local.

7. Guardrail Replacement Project—Phase 3 Guardrail upgrades at 18 bridges: Est. construction cost $172,500—100% Fed.

Project Funding for 2008 - 2009: $14,194,000