Project News

March 15, 2012

Now that an alternative has been selected, the project team has completed the design layout and environmental documentation for the offset interchange. These products have been formally submitted to the local units of government for their review and comments.

While selection of an alternative represents a critical milestone, funding is still needed for construction. The City of Dayton and its project partners continue to explore and discuss potential funding strategies. Local and national economic conditions have resulted in uncertainty with respect to the funding of large, complex transportation improvements. Therefore, the I-94/Brockton Lane Interchange project will require several phases of construction and multiple funding sources. Additional work is being done to develop a project implementation plan that identifies potential phasing strategies and associated costs. By moving forward with layout development and environmental documentation, the project partners are positions to aggressively pursue funding opportunities and advance the project towards construction.

Regionally Identified Alternative – Offset Interchange 5.6 MB

December 14, 2011

After several months of agency review and community input, the I-94/Brockton Lane Interchange Project Steering Committee has recommended the “Offset Alternative” as the regionally identified alternative to advance for further study and environmental review. City of Dayton officials support the committee’s recommendation and passed a resolution stating their desire to move forward with the next phase of analysis.

The Offset design was one of four remaining alternatives presented at the project’s second Open House held late September. Comments received at the Open House supported the Offset concept over other design alternatives primarily because it allows for greater flexibility in terms of construction staging and expansion, and would be least disruptive to local residents and businesses. Other influencing factors leading to recommending the Offset design over other alternatives include:

  • Meets the overall study goal
  • Better balances traffic volumes on local roadways
  • Better provides for local circulation and support of land use
  • Provides acceptable operations at most study intersections
  • Provides good spacing of access on I-94 and local roadways
  • Project cost comparable to other alternatives
  • Overwhelmingly supported by local residents and businesses

The Offset design as it is currently proposed includes an interchange on a new roadway alignment between Brockton Lane and CSAH 81, with access provided to and from Brockton Lane and CSAH 81. The Offset design utilizes vacant land east of Brockton Lane and south of CSHA 81 and was one of seven preliminary concept alternatives analyzed as part of the Study.

September 28, 2011

The City of Dayton and its project partners held their second Open House on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Dayton Senior Center located at 18461 Dayton Street, Dayton.

Three concept alternatives for an interchange and local roadway improvements, in addition to the Base (Overpass) alternative, have been selected for further evaluation and were on display for residents, businesses owners and the general public to review and provide comments.

Feedback from the community is an extremely valuable part of the planning process and we encourage you to come share your ideas and comments. Public comments are requested by October 11!

Open House Materials