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Work Begins on New East 49th Street Bridge in Cleveland
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Rich Luchette, (216) 797-0931, rluchette@cuyahogacounty.us
“The single most important priority in the State of Ohio today is job creation,” said FitzGerald. “Even though state lawmakers have cut funding for local infrastructure investments, Cuyahoga County is going to continue funding important projects like this one to help create good-paying jobs for middle class families in Northeast Ohio.”
Cuyahoga County is investing nearly $1 million to replace the Old East 49th Street Bridge that has stood since 1963 and was forced to close in October 2012 due to significant structural deficiencies. When it is completed, the new bridge will serve about 4,500 vehicles each day, including 16,000 commercial vehicles annually.
“County Council is dedicated to supporting local infrastructure,” added Councilman Jones. “It is projects like these that contribute to the strength of the economy and quality of life for our citizens.”
During his time in office, FitzGerald has made investments in local infrastructure projects a significant priority by establishing an $80 million infrastructure bank to help leverage funding for local projects and fully covering the costs of road repairs that normally would be passed on to city governments – thereby allowing those cities the flexibility to direct revenues to other urgent priorities.
“I would like to thank the County for stepping up and investing in this bridge, this is a critical link in our community for both residents and businesses,” said Councilman Brancatelli.
The cost of the $889,233 project is being fully funded through Cuyahoga County’s Road and Bridge Fund.
Rich Luchette, (216) 797-0931, rluchette@cuyahogacounty.us
Infrastructure investment project funded through Cuyahoga County’s Road and Bridge Fund
CLEVELAND – Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, County Councilman Pernel Jones, Jr., and City Councilman Anthony Brancatelli today announced that construction work is beginning on the new East 49thStreet Bridge in Cleveland.“The single most important priority in the State of Ohio today is job creation,” said FitzGerald. “Even though state lawmakers have cut funding for local infrastructure investments, Cuyahoga County is going to continue funding important projects like this one to help create good-paying jobs for middle class families in Northeast Ohio.”
Cuyahoga County is investing nearly $1 million to replace the Old East 49th Street Bridge that has stood since 1963 and was forced to close in October 2012 due to significant structural deficiencies. When it is completed, the new bridge will serve about 4,500 vehicles each day, including 16,000 commercial vehicles annually.
“County Council is dedicated to supporting local infrastructure,” added Councilman Jones. “It is projects like these that contribute to the strength of the economy and quality of life for our citizens.”
During his time in office, FitzGerald has made investments in local infrastructure projects a significant priority by establishing an $80 million infrastructure bank to help leverage funding for local projects and fully covering the costs of road repairs that normally would be passed on to city governments – thereby allowing those cities the flexibility to direct revenues to other urgent priorities.
“I would like to thank the County for stepping up and investing in this bridge, this is a critical link in our community for both residents and businesses,” said Councilman Brancatelli.
The cost of the $889,233 project is being fully funded through Cuyahoga County’s Road and Bridge Fund.
