The City of Fairfield includes street improvement projects in the Public Works Five (5) Year Capital Improvement Program. Improvements are scheduled on an annual basis according to the need and available funding resources.

Street improvements include resurfacing, traffic signal installation, widening and other major improvements which are not categorized under normal street maintenance programs.

Information on the status of current or future projects may be obtained by contacting the Public Works Department at 513-867-4200 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Current and Upcoming Road Projects

Bypass 4 Widening - State Route 4 to Symmes Road
The project will construct an improved intersection at Route 4 and By-Pass 4, a new Diversion Road between Route 4 and By-Pass 4, add a new bridge over the CSXT railroad, widen the By-Pass from two to four lanes, and make improvements along Port Union Road.Improvements will include four new mast arm style intersections, overlaying of the entire pavement within the project limits, new signing and striping with overhead illuminated way-finding signs on Route 4 and on By-Pass 4.The geometry of Port Union Road will be improved across By-Pass 4, and Port Union Road will be widened and an enclosed storm sewer will be constructed.
Project Bid: April 19, 2010
Contractor: Sunesis Construction Co.
Bid Price: $9,256,826.79
Estimated Completion: 2012 

I-275 Exit 39 (South Gilmore/Winton Road) Interchange Modifications
This is a joint project between the City of Fairfield, Ohio Department of Transportation, and Forest Park. This project is anticipated to be phased into five (5) separate phases. These anticipated phases include northbound bridge widening, southbound widening of South Gilmore Road from north of Kolb Drive to the I -275 westbound ramp, and northbound South Gilmore Road widening from the I-275 interchange to Mack Road. Anticipated funding has been agreed to by both Forest Park and City of Fairfield. Funding to include a secured grant from OKI for $6.7M. Additional grant funding of $5M from ODOT and $1.4M from OPWC is anticipated. 
Project Bid: August 25, 2011
Bid Price: $10,379,083
Contractor: Complete General
Estimated Completion: 2013

2012 Annual Overlay
The City's overlay program is an annual maintenance project that replaces deficient curb and resurfaces old pavement.  Each year, streets are selected to be included in this project based on the current condition and age of the pavement.  Residents, businesses and motorists can expect temporary delays and closures as crews perform the necessessary work.
Curb Contractor:
Curb Budget Price: $
Pavement Contractor: 
Pavement Budget Price: $
Estimated Completion: 2012

River Road Improvements - River Valley Ct. to Southgate Blvd.
River Road will be widened to have 11' lanes with 2' shoulders in some areas.  General roadway repairs will also be made before the entire length of the project is overlayed with fresh pavement.
Project Bid: Summer 2012
Bid Price: $
Contractor:
Estimated Completion: 2012

Ross Road - Danbury Road to Kenn Road
This project will widen the southbound lane of Ross Road from the Kenn Road to Danbury Road. The project includes tree removal, curb and gutter, storm sewer, and sidewalk. The project is scheduled for the 2012 construction season.
Estimated Bid: December 2011
Bid Price: $
Contractor:
Estimated Completion: 2012 

Seward Road - Port Union to Union Centre
Seward Road will be widened to accomodate a center turn lane with 12' travel lanes and 2' shoulders.  Pavement base repairs will also be completed.  Overhead utilities have already been moved to accomodate the additional pavement width.
Project Bid: 
Bid Price: $
Contractor:
Estimated Completion: 2013

Holden Blvd./South Gilmore Rd./Route 4 Intersection Improvement
As one of the busiest and most accident-prone intersections in the City, this project's aim is to improve both the flow of traffic and the safety of those entering the intersection.  $2.4  million dollars in funding has already been awarded by the ODOT Central  Office Safety Program.  Prior to the completion of detailed studies and engineering design, the plan is to widen the intersection to accomodate additional turn lanes onto Route 4 and an additional thru lane from Holden to South  Gilmore.  The traffic signals will be upgraded to include mast arm signals and illuminated advance lane use signs.  (News Media: Cincinnati Enquirer, Hamilton Journal News).
Project Bid: 
Bid Price: $
Contractor:
Estimated Completion: 2016

Recently Completed Projects

2011 Annual Overlay
The City's overlay program is an annual maintenance project that replaces deficient curb and resurfaces old pavement.  Each year, streets are selected to be included in this project based on the current condition and age of the pavement.  Residents, businesses and motorists can expect temporary delays and closures as crews perform the necessessary work.
Curb Contractor: Prus
Curb Budget Price: $600,000
Pavement Contractor: Barrett
Pavement Budget Price: $900,000
Estimated Completion: 2011

Groh Lane Widening and Realignment
This project will bring improvements to the remainder of Groh Lane beginning in front of the Water Department and ending at the improved section north of the bridge.  A completely new roadway will be constructed with a full two lanes plus shoulder, pavement markings, limited curb, ditches, guardrail, and new storm water facilities.  South of the bridge, a new alignment will shift the roadway to the west onto City property.  This road serves the youth football fields, wastewater treatment complex, access to bike paths, and the future Field of Dreams project.
Project Bid: June 6, 2011
Bid Price: $239,953
Contractor: W.G. Stang, LLC
Completed: December 2011

Resor Road - Pleasant Avenue to Windermere Lane 
This project will re-profile Resor Road to lower the hill to improve sight distance. During the construction Resor Road will be closed to through traffic. The project includes tree removal, retaining wall installation, utility relocation, storm sewer, and sidewalk. This work is scheduled to occur during the 2011 construction season. 

Project Bid: June 2011
Bid Price: $857,783

Contractor: Welsh Excavating
Completed: November 2011