ODOT tells U.S. 6 property owners, 'See you in court'

$5.6 million budgeted for land acquisition; state confirms 72 parcels impacted as eminent domain cases begin

SANDUSKY — ODOT has confirmed a three-year construction timeline and a massive budget for land acquisition along Cleveland Road from Huron to the city, validating community fears as negotiations hit the court system.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has provided definitive numbers and a firm timeline for the U.S. 6 Connectivity Corridor Project, confirming the widespread legal impact on property owners.

A roundabout here at Cleveland Road and Causeway Drive is planned as part of the Corridor Improvement Project, a $27.1 million federally funded transportation improvement. (Photo/Matt Westerhold)

Cost of the corridor

ODOT confirmed the following financial and legal metrics from the Right-of-Way (ROW) acquisition phase:

• Properties Impacted: 72 parcels along the corridor require negotiations for temporary or permanent easements.

• Acquisition Budget: The dedicated budget for purchasing this land and legal access is just under $5.6 million.