The City of Toledo Engineering and Construction Division will reconstruct Broadway St. from Western Ave. to Stebbins St. beginning in 2024.
About the Project
The City of Toledo was awarded federal funding for this project in 2019 to construct in 2024. Additional funding has been secured from the state over the past few years.
Traffic will be maintained in both directions through the majority of the project. Some instances may call for one direction of traffic to be closed to complete certain construction activities.
Public Art
The project includes a public art component thanks to a collaboration with the Arts Commission, Toledo Design Collective, and the Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center.
Design Plans
The road will be completely reconstructed which includes removing all existing asphalt material and more, then built back up with stone and a thicker pavement that will last 25 years or more with proper maintenance.
This project will include a road diet to take the area of 4 lanes down to 3 lanes, allowing for bike lanes to be established the entire length of the project and connect to Maumee Avenue.
Other improvements to be made during the project include:
- An 8-foot median will be installed at various locations
- 6-foot parking bump outs will be added in several areas, allowing for cars to park outside of the drivable roadway
- All walk within the project will be replaced and upgraded to a width of at least 5-foot
- A new Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB) crossing will be added in front of Danny Thomas Park, Broadway Food Center, and Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center
- Drive aprons (the part of your drive from the road to the sidewalk) will be replaced
- New storm drains will be installed
Timeline and Funding
A contractor will be named in the spring of 2024 once the bid process has been completed. Construction will begin in the spring of 2024 and will be completed by late fall 2024.
The estimated cost for the project is approximately $7.2 million, including $2.3 million in federal funds, $1.4 million in state funds, and $500k in state safety funds.