Allen County Port Authority Advances Roundabout Construction for New Data Center Project
The Allen County Port Authority is moving forward with plans for roundabouts near a new data center in Lima, Ohio. Local residents expressed concerns about traffic impacts during a recent meeting. The roundabouts will be funded by the data center developer, who has committed up to $50 million for related improvements. The Port Authority board selected Eagle Bridge for the design-build contract. Additionally, the board is exploring the redevelopment of Memorial Hall into a boutique hotel, with an estimated cost of $25 million and $3 million allocated for early design phases.

The Allen County Port Authority is advancing plans for roundabouts at the intersections of Cole Street with Bluelick Road, state Route 115, and Beery Road to accommodate traffic from a new data center under construction in Lima, Ohio. Residents raised concerns about traffic studies and public involvement at a recent meeting.
The data center's developer has pledged up to $50 million for the roundabouts and related improvements, with the project managed by Eagle Bridge, selected for its high score in the proposal evaluation. Additionally, the Port Authority is considering redeveloping Memorial Hall into a boutique hotel, estimating costs at $25 million, with $3 million approved for initial design work.




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