September 3, 20231 yr Few random ones of the new flyover ramps being built at 270 & 70 on the east side
September 14, 20231 yr Work is ramping up on the reconfiguration of 270 at 23 on the south side. This project also includes a much needed upgrade of the Rathmell Rd/South High St intersection
September 27, 20231 yr There are currently so many road projects underway and in the pipeline throughout the metro that construction companies aren't even bidding on smaller projects such as the OH-762 roundabout in Pickaway County which has even already been designed.
April 17, 20241 yr ODOT responds to U.S. 23 questions "In a 25-page document issued this month, ODOT has summarized its responses for the questions and comments brought up at four in-person and two virtual public meetings. ODOT, as well as the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, are conducting the study to improve traffic flow from Toledo to Columbus, a major transportation route for trucks. With Columbus being a logistics hub, attention is being drawn to U.S. 23, which is said to currently have 30% more traffic than it was designed for. You may recall that initially in 2022, the study looked at “free-flow connections between Waldo and Interstate-270,” ODOT said. This included potential bypasses around the city of Delaware, which received pushback from the public. This 23-mile corridor in Marion, Delaware, and Franklin counties has now been divided into seven segments where improvements can be made, and alternatives have been listed." More information found here: www.transportation.ohio.gov/23connect
June 18, 2024Jun 18 One more lane will fix it. Governor DeWine, ODOT Announce Safety Recommendations for U.S. 23 Corridor https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/governor-dewine-odot-announce-safety-recommendations-for-us-23-corridor Quote (DELAWARE, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks today announced new recommendations to improve safety and traffic flow on a heavily traveled section of U.S. 23 between Columbus and Toledo. Daily travel on the 23-mile stretch of U.S. 23 from Worthington to Waldo currently exceeds the road's capacity by 30 percent, causing regular traffic crashes and significant traffic congestion. Between 2020 and 2024, nine people were killed and 72 people were seriously injured in crashes within these 23 miles alone. The average rush-hour commute is currently 40 minutes, and by 2050, ODOT estimates the commute will increase to 75 minutes. https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/OHIOGOVERNOR/2024/06/14/file_attachments/2908678/US 23 Recommendations One-Pager-FINAL (1).pdf In this PDF there are specific recommendations for 8 interchanges, This one caught my eye: Quote Segment 5 Recommendation: ODOT recommends building an overpass in this segment between State Route 315 and U.S. 42. This upgrade would maintain access from neighborhoods to businesses and parks while also improving safety. Feedback from ODOT’s first round of public meetings showed that there are historic properties along this segment; this will be taken into consideration as individual projects are developed in the area. Traffic signals would be reduced from 8 to 0. By my rough estimate, this is nearly a two mile long elevated freeway from 315 to 42.
June 18, 2024Jun 18 I hate this so much. It really feels like ODOT is taking revenge for not being allowed to create a bypass around Delaware City.
June 20, 2024Jun 20 Author On 6/18/2024 at 5:19 PM, Dev said: I hate this so much. It really feels like ODOT is taking revenge for not being allowed to create a bypass around Delaware City. They are. The locals have shown, over the course of the last 30 years, that they will not give up their land for new roads. Thus, ODOT is being forced to spend an overabundance of $$$ to counteract 75 years of unchecked development along US 23 from Delaware Reservoir to I-270.
June 20, 2024Jun 20 39 minutes ago, Magyar said: They are. The locals have shown, over the course of the last 30 years, that they will not give up their land for new roads. Thus, ODOT is being forced to spend an overabundance of $$$ to counteract 75 years of unchecked development along US 23 from Delaware Reservoir to I-270. Oh I'm definitely aware lol. I graduated from Olentangy the last year there was only 1 high school. We had plenty of bomb threats in middle school as the long-time residents struggled to get used to all of the levies necessary to build out what is now the 4th largest school district in the state by enrollment. It's still mind blowing that people want to hold onto this rural dream that has passed a long time ago.
June 20, 2024Jun 20 Every other city has 60+ miles of suburbs. We only have 20. So people could live in a "rural" setting while still having a wide variety of employment options. It really was unusual.
June 23, 2024Jun 23 Snatched a couple quick ones of the construction at 270 and S High St on the south side of the city. Crews recently began tearing down some of the bridges over High St
June 28, 2024Jun 28 Improvements coming to E. Broad St near Mt Carmel- will include shared-use paths on Broad St, Taylor Station Rd, and McNaughten Rd Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla is sponsoring ordinance 1660-2024 to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a $25.5 million contract with Complete General Construction Company for road improvements on Columbus’ east side. This project will support the expansion of E. Broad Street from east of I-270 to west of Brice Road by 1 mile, Taylor Station Road from E. Broad Street to the entrance of Mount Carmel Medical Park by 0.2 miles, and McNaughten Road from E. Broad Street to Ganse Lane by 0.19 miles. Also, a shared-use path will be added onto E. Broad Street, Taylor Station Road, and McNaughten Road. There will also be upgrades to the intersections along E. Broad Street at Taylor Station Road, McNaughten Road, Blossom Field Boulevard, Outerbelt Street, and Chris Perry Lane.
July 3, 2024Jul 3 MORPC wants your feedback on five Columbus area road projects pitched to shorten commutes The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) wants feedback on a number of road projects planned to start in the next few years. MORPC is currently asking the Ohio Department of Transportation for funding on these projects, and construction would start in 2025 or 2026. Those interested in commenting on the projects can email [email protected] Here are five of MORPC's big projects they want the public to comment on: Interstate 71 hard shoulder running/smart lane This project would create a hard shoulder running lane on Interstate 71 between Fifth Avenue and Route 161 in Columbus. I-71 & Taylor Road/Route 256 interchanges This project will improve the Interstate 70 interchanges at Route 256 and Taylor Road in Fairfield and Licking counties. U.S. Route 33 southeast corridor (Interstate 270 to Fairfield County) This project will widen U.S. Route 33 from four lanes to six lanes between Interstate 270 and Diley Road in Fairfield County. Dublin Emerald Connector This project will build a new bridge that will include pedestrian and bike facilities over I-270 connecting Emerald Parkway to Village Parkway in Dublin. North Knot This project will improve infrastructure on Route 315, Olentangy River Road, Lane Avenue and Kinnear Road near Ohio State University's campus. Crews will work on bridges, signals, intersections, interchanges and ramps. More details on each project found here: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/07/01/columbus-roads-i-71-route-315-construction-morpc-odot-olentangy-river-road/74266484007/
July 4, 2024Jul 4 16 hours ago, Luvcbus said: MORPC wants your feedback on five Columbus area road projects pitched to shorten commutes The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) wants feedback on a number of road projects planned to start in the next few years. MORPC is currently asking the Ohio Department of Transportation for funding on these projects, and construction would start in 2025 or 2026. Those interested in commenting on the projects can email [email protected] Here are five of MORPC's big projects they want the public to comment on: Interstate 71 hard shoulder running/smart lane This project would create a hard shoulder running lane on Interstate 71 between Fifth Avenue and Route 161 in Columbus. I-71 & Taylor Road/Route 256 interchanges This project will improve the Interstate 70 interchanges at Route 256 and Taylor Road in Fairfield and Licking counties. U.S. Route 33 southeast corridor (Interstate 270 to Fairfield County) This project will widen U.S. Route 33 from four lanes to six lanes between Interstate 270 and Diley Road in Fairfield County. Dublin Emerald Connector This project will build a new bridge that will include pedestrian and bike facilities over I-270 connecting Emerald Parkway to Village Parkway in Dublin. North Knot This project will improve infrastructure on Route 315, Olentangy River Road, Lane Avenue and Kinnear Road near Ohio State University's campus. Crews will work on bridges, signals, intersections, interchanges and ramps. More details on each project found here: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/07/01/columbus-roads-i-71-route-315-construction-morpc-odot-olentangy-river-road/74266484007/ Wish they would add U.S. Route 33 North West corridor to 6 lanes all the way through Marysville. The traffic on that route in the last 5+ years has increased exponentially!!!
July 4, 2024Jul 4 Are they ever going to get rid of the useless stoplights on Rt. 33 from I-70 to Canal Winchester??? "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 31, 2024Jul 31 Snatched a couple quick ones of the redesign of the 270 and S High intersection while waiting in traffic Crews continue building new ramps And the widening of Rathmell Rd has began as well
April 5Apr 5 The Ohio Department of Transportation is launching a record-$3.2 billion construction season. This includes 955 projects, 38 of them considered “major” with a value above $10 million, across the state. This year’s construction season will improve 5,538 miles of pavement, enough to pave a two-lane road from New York City to San Diego, and 844 bridges. Ohio boasts one of the largest safety programs, per capita, of any state in the United States. ODOT Unveils 2025 Construction Season in Central Ohio In the central Ohio region, construction will begin on 94 new projects for an investment of $446 million. This year’s construction program includes 15 safety projects directly aimed at reducing serious or deadly crashes in central Ohio. It also includes 16 bridge projects, 12 pavement projects, and 8 major projects each over $10 million. NOTABLE NEW PROJECTS IN CENTRAL OHIO INCLUDE: • I-70/I-270/Brice Road Westbound Interchange Improvements as part of the next phase of the Far East Freeway project • Pavement reconstruction on I-70 in Franklin County between the Madison County line and Hilliard Rome Road • Resurfacing of U.S. 42 in Union County between U.S. 33 and SR 745 • New Interchange at U.S. 33 and Pickerington Road In addition to new projects starting this year, motorists will continue to see progress at the I-70/71 split in downtown Columbus as part of the Downtown Ramp Up project and at the I-270/70 interchange on the east side. South of Columbus, work continues on widening I-71 between the Franklin County line and SR 323 in Madison County. Progress also continues on the I-70 reconstruction in Zanesville, which is expected to enter phase three towards the end of this construction season.
April 5Apr 5 7 minutes ago, Luvcbus said: The Ohio Department of Transportation is launching a record-$3.2 billion construction season. This includes 955 projects, 38 of them considered “major” with a value above $10 million, across the state. This year’s construction season will improve 5,538 miles of pavement, enough to pave a two-lane road from New York City to San Diego, and 844 bridges. Ohio boasts one of the largest safety programs, per capita, of any state in the United States. ODOT Unveils 2025 Construction Season in Central Ohio In the central Ohio region, construction will begin on 94 new projects for an investment of $446 million. This year’s construction program includes 15 safety projects directly aimed at reducing serious or deadly crashes in central Ohio. It also includes 16 bridge projects, 12 pavement projects, and 8 major projects each over $10 million. NOTABLE NEW PROJECTS IN CENTRAL OHIO INCLUDE: • I-70/I-270/Brice Road Westbound Interchange Improvements as part of the next phase of the Far East Freeway project • Pavement reconstruction on I-70 in Franklin County between the Madison County line and Hilliard Rome Road • Resurfacing of U.S. 42 in Union County between U.S. 33 and SR 745 • New Interchange at U.S. 33 and Pickerington Road In addition to new projects starting this year, motorists will continue to see progress at the I-70/71 split in downtown Columbus as part of the Downtown Ramp Up project and at the I-270/70 interchange on the east side. South of Columbus, work continues on widening I-71 between the Franklin County line and SR 323 in Madison County. Progress also continues on the I-70 reconstruction in Zanesville, which is expected to enter phase three towards the end of this construction season. Would be really cool if even a small portion of that could go to rail…..
April 7Apr 7 This is in addition to the Route 23 improvements between Delaware and 270 US 23 bypass plan added to transportation budget aims to ease Delaware County congestion https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/04/07/delaware-county-traffic-could-lessen-with-bypass-and-route-23-upgrades/82791643007/ Quote Plans to reconstruct much of U.S. 23 to improve safety and efficiency through Delaware County would cost an estimated $1.6 billion and likely take more than a decade to complete. And when details were announced earlier this year, including a series of new interchanges, collector roads and overpasses, there was little discussion about bypassing Delaware County altogether. But Ohio House Bill 54, which Gov. Mike DeWine signed in March, mandates funding to study a long-discussed bypass to divert traffic around this 23-mile stretch of crowded roadway between Worthington and Waldo in southern Marion County. The $11.5-billion, two-year transportation budget allocates $500,000 for the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission to work with the Ohio Department of Transportation to begin plans for a bypass that would connect U.S. 23 to Interstate 71, in northern Delaware County. The bill does not require construction, only study, including preliminary engineering plans.
April 8Apr 8 US 23 bypass plan added to transportation budget aims to ease Delaware County congestion Plans to reconstruct much of U.S. 23 to improve safety and efficiency through Delaware County would cost an estimated $1.6 billion and likely take more than a decade to complete. And when details were announced earlier this year, including a series of new interchanges, collector roads and overpasses, there was little discussion about bypassing Delaware County altogether. But Ohio House Bill 54, which Gov. Mike DeWine signed in March, mandates funding to study a long-discussed bypass to divert traffic around this 23-mile stretch of crowded roadway between Worthington and Waldo in southern Marion County. The $11.5-billion, two-year transportation budget allocates $500,000 for the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission to work with the Ohio Department of Transportation to begin plans for a bypass that would connect U.S. 23 to Interstate 71, in northern Delaware County. The bill does not require construction, only study, including preliminary engineering plans. According to the Legislative Budget Office, the connection between U.S. 23 and I-71 could happen either by: • Expanding Route 229 or a similar state route in northern Delaware County • Creating a new freeway in northern Delaware County • Creating a toll road or new freeway in the region between Route 529 and Waldo, which would head east toward I-71 north of Marengo in Marion and Morrow counties Ringle said that both projects — a bypass and U.S. 23 reconstruction — are compatible, but he cautions state officials against losing focus on either. ODOT's priorities are to reduce crashes by installing wider roads, new interchanges and other upgrades north from I-270 along U.S. 23 through Delaware. ODOT had previously announced plans to reduce the 39 traffic lights along the 23-mile stretch of roadway to seven or fewer. https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/04/07/delaware-county-traffic-could-lessen-with-bypass-and-route-23-upgrades/82791643007/
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