Several road projects are happening or will happen in the near future in Blue Ash ... below offers a summary of those projects. Please be cautious when driving through these construction areas, and obey the posted speed limit signs and detours to avoid injury to workers in the area or to your vehicle. Questions regarding any of the projects below should be directed to the Service Director's Office at (513) 745-8538. 

BLUE ASH/HUNT ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Major improvements are planned by the City of Blue Ash for all of Blue Ash Road in Blue Ash and a portion of Hunt Road, ranging from West Avenue east to the railroad tracks. The road project was bid in December and awarded by Blue Ash City Council to C J & L Construction in January. This project is being partially financed via a no-interest loan granted to the City through the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP).

Work on this major road project began in late January, and it will take most of 2008 to complete. The project is necessary to replace a deteriorating roadway and storm sewer system. Curbs, driveway aprons, portions of driveways and a majority of the sidewalks will also be replaced. Work will begin on the south end of the project, and will move northward.

This project will require the closure (to through traffic) of Blue Ash Road and Hunt Road in phases through the duration of the project. It is expected that local traffic may experience delays, and we suggest motorists avoid this area if possible to minimize inconvenience. Please also note the following:

• Detours will be posted for all through traffic during the phased road closures. 
• Local and emergency access to homes and businesses will be maintained at all times, including access for school buses and garbage trucks.
• For business properties, an alternate access will be provided if the blockage exceeds one hour.
• Repeated blocking will allow at least a 15-minute interval of traffic access every hour. 
• Duration of residential driveway closures will be limited to two times in a two week period. Distance that residents must park during the drive closures will not be more than 200 feet. 

BLUE ASH ROAD WATER MAIN PROJECT

Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) installed in 2007 a new 36” transmission water main down Blue Ash Road (also involving a short portion of Cooper Road between Blue Ash and Kenwood Roads). Work on the small portion of Cooper Road and at the intersection of Cooper and Kenwood is yet to be completed. Following this work, final restoration will be completed by GCWW. This work involves locations in both Sycamore Township and Blue Ash.

The City of Blue Ash will completely replace and reconstruct Blue Ash Road as part of the Blue Ash/Hunt Road Improvement Project as listed above. 

ARCADIA SUBDIVISION WATER MAIN PROJECT

GCWW began work in January to replace all the service main lines through the entire Arcadia subdivision on the east side of Kenwood Road, ranging from Myrtle Avenue on the south to Prospect Avenue on the north. The project was awarded to the Fred A. Nemann Company. Construction, including restoration, is schedule to be completed by the end of June.

Nemann is planning to work four ten-hour days during the construction period, and GCWW plan to distribute or mail notices to residents in the area providing further information about the project. Although certain areas where work is being done will be closed to through traffic, local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.

FLORAL AVENUE AREA WATER MAIN PROJECT

GCWW began work in February to replace all service main lines through the Floral Avenue area, including the side streets. This project was also awarded to the Fred A. Nemann Company. Construction, including restoration, is schedule to be completed by the end of July.

Nemann is planning to work four ten-hour days during the construction period, and GCWW plan to distribute or mail notices to residents in the area providing further information about the project. Although certain areas where work is being done will be closed to through traffic, local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.

PLAINFIELD/REED HARTMAN HIGHWAY CORRIDOR

City Engineers are looking closely at the Plainfield Road corridor, ranging from the City’s southern corporate limit and north to the Glendale-Milford/Reed Hartman intersection. It is likely that major road, bridge, and intersection improvements will be recommended for this area in future years. Shorter-term improvements for the Plainfield/Hunt intersection area were incorporated within the 2007 Street Repaving Program, and included changes such as lane reconfiguration and modifications involving repainting/striping of the pavement.

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