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Welcome!Welcome to the Portsmouth Bypass website, your source for project information and the latest news regarding development of this important transportation link for Southern OhioThe Portsmouth Bypass project is being developed by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and involves the design and construction of a limited-access, four-lane divided highway around the City of Portsmouth in Scioto County. The project extends from U.S. Route 52 east of Portsmouth (Wheelersburg) north to the Minford area crossing State Route 139, then west to U.S. Route 23 north of Portsmouth (Lucasville). Interchanges will be constructed at U.S. Route 52, Webster Street (State Route 140), Airport Road, Lucasville-Minford Road (County Route 28), and at U.S. Route 23. ODOT and its project team have begun final design activities for the bypass. This work includes development of the detailed drawings that will be used to construct the highway, along with right-of-way plans that will be used for acquisition of private properties that will be needed for the facility. If at anytime you are not able to find the project information you are looking for, please visit the Contact Us page to find a list of the appropriate contact with phone number and/or email address. What's New? Summer/Fall 2012 - Representatives from ODOT and their project consultants (HDR Engineering, Stantec, ASC Group, and DLZ) will be working throughout the project corridor conducting field investigations/surveys. Work entails investigation of streams and wetlands, and collection of field survey data related to developing right of way plans for project Phases 2 and 3. If you have any questions on the work being done on your property, please contact Doug Pack, ODOT District 9 Real Estate Administrator, at 740-774-9062. Spring 2012 - ODOT and their representatives are in contact with property owners for Phase 1 of the project, which extends from Shumway Hollow Road to County Route 28 (Lucasville-Minford Road), regarding acquisition of property. If you have any questions on the work being done on your property or with potential acquisition, please contact Doug Pack, ODOT District 9 Real Estate Administrator, at 740-774-9062. Project Funding Update - ODOT Launches Innovative Delivery Division to Identify Potential Transportation Funding Solutions and Alternatives Eyeing Public-Private Partnership for Portsmouth Bypass |