Watch for speed limit reductions in work-zones; they give you more time to react and prevent serious accidents. Following work-zone speed limits protects construction workers, prevents congestion and helps everyone reach their destinations safely.
Watch for a 55 mph work-zone speed limit on the southwest I-270 reconstruction and on I-71 near SR 665 as well as a 45 mph work-zone speed reduction on the downtown Crossroads I-71/I670 project.
Project Details: A major reconstruction project is underway on I-270 on the southwest side of Franklin County between US 62 and Roberts Road. ODOT will make improvements down to the sub-surface on every travel lane in both directions and construct wider shoulders on 11 bridges. The three-year project is expected to be complete by late 2014.
ODOT will maintain at least two lanes of traffic on 270 in both directions during construction. Entrance and exit ramps along the seven mile construction zone will also be accessible. The ramp from westbound I-70 to southbound I-270 (on the west side) is reduced to one lane and is expected to remain in restricted through November 2012.
To allow crews to work on several lanes at a time, ODOT will shift traffic over to one side. There will be crossovers at the following locations to allow drivers to enter and exit 270: US 62, south of Georgesville Road, north of Georgesville Road, south of Broad Street and south of Roberts Road.
A crossover means that one direction of traffic will cross over, through the permanent median, to the other side of the road so that both directions of traffic are on the same side, which allows crews to work safely and more efficiently on that section of 270.
Between Broad Street and Roberts Road, ODOT will maintain three lanes in each direction. For southbound travelers, one of those lanes will be a different traffic pattern that we call a contra flow lane. A contra flow lane means that one lane of southbound traffic will be on the northbound side of the road with a portable barrier wall separating northbound and southbound traffic. (ODOT)
Please click the link below to go to the project web page:
Please click the image below for a document that gives an overview of what is open and what is closed:
The Columbus Crossroads Project is the biggest active project in Central ohio. The first phase is the reconstruction of the I-71/670 interchange which is expected to be completed in 2014.
The project will improve safety, reduce congestion and connect neighborhoods. It will add a new travel lane on I-670 and reduce weaving across traffic lanes to exits. Twenty-two new bridges will be built.
NOTE: Southbound I-71 will NOT close tonight and overnight as previously scheduled. That is because all demolition on the I-670 bridge over southbound I-71 was completed during the overnight hours last night.
January 26 UPDATE:
The exit ramp from Eastbound I-670 to Cleveland Avenue along with a block of Cleveland Avenue will close nightly from 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. the next morning beginning this Sunday night, January 29 through Thursday, February 2. The closures are necessary to allow crews to complete bridge demolition work.
Cleveland Avenue will close to traffic during these hours between McCoy Street and Jack Gibbs Boulevard, but remain open to COTA buses and pedestrians.
DETOUR INFORMATION FOR CLEVELAND AVENUE:
North of the bridge, the detour is Jack Gibbs Blvd. to St. Clair Ave. to Spring St., back to Cleveland Ave.
South of the bridge, take Long Street to Jack Gibbs Blvd., back to Cleveland Ave.
DETOUR INFORMATION FOR THE RAMP FROM EASTBOUND I-670 TO CLEVELAND AVENUE:
Exit prior to the ramp, at N. Third St. (Summit St.), continue to E. Chestnut St. east, to Fourth St. north, then go east via E. Second or E. Fifth back to Cleveland Ave.
DETOUR INFORMATION FOR THE RAMP FROM I-670 EAST TO CLEVELAND AVENUE:
Exit prior to the ramp at 3rd to Chestnut St. to 4th St. to Cleveland Ave.
MONDAY 2/6 & TUESDAY 2/7 FROM 10 P.M. TO 5 A.M.
I-71 north will close at I-670 for bridge demolition. I-71 north traffic will be detoured to I-670 east to Leonard Ave. to I-670 west to I-71 north.
Wednesday, February 8 to Friday, February 10:
Jack Gibbs Boulevard will be closed daily from 9 am to 7 pm to build new bridge abutments on the I-670 bridge over St. Clair Avenue.
Ongoing Restrictions and Ramp Closures
• A crossover is in place on I-670 between High Street and just east of Cleveland Avenue. Here, two lanes of I-670 east cross over and travel on the westbound side of I-670. Two lanes of I-670 will be maintained in each direction. Separated by concrete barrier wall, eastbound and westbound I-670 traffic will travel on the same side of the roadway for a little less than a mile.
• The ramp from Neil Avenue to access eastbound I-670 and northbound I-71 has been reconfigured. Motorist can still get access eastbound I-670 from Neil Avenue, but they will be routed to enter I-670 at the Convention Center Drive entrance ramp. This route crosses a temporary traffic signal at E. Goodale St.
• The ramp from 5th Avenue to I-71 south is closed until November 2012. Detour: Leonard Avenue
• The ramp from I-670 east to Broad Street is closed permanently. Detour: Fourth Street to Goodale Avenue to High to Chestnut to 3rd to Broad.
Alternate detour: I-670 east to Cleveland Avenue.
• The ramp from 71 south to Spring Street is closed until November 2013. Detour: Broad Street.
• The ramp from Long Street to northbound I-71 is closed until November 2013. The posted detour for Long Street westbound: 17th Street south to Broad, west to 4th Street, north to I-670 east. Travelling east on Long, the detour is Long to 4th Street, north to I-670 east.
• The ramp from Broad Street to northbound I-71 and westbound I-670 is closed until 2013. Detour: Broad Street west to 4th, north to I-670 east to I-71 north.
• The ramp from northbound I-71 to westbound I-670 is closed until November 2012. Detour: I-70 west to SR 315 north.
• The ramp from Jack Gibbs Boulevard to westbound I-670 is closed until November 2012. Detour: Cleveland Avenue south to Mount Vernon Avenue, west to 4th Street, north to I-670 west. Another detour is Cleveland Avenue north to to 5th Avenue to I-670 west.
• The ramp from I-670 west to Third and High is closed until fall 2012. The ramp to use is Spring Street. Drivers will notice you can only access the Spring Street ramp from I-670 west, not I-71 south. Drivers on I-71 south will have to use the Broad Street exit ramp or another route.
There are now two lanes on the left for 71 south. One of those lanes used to be the exit only lane for Spring Street, but it is now designated for through traffic.
If you want to access I-670, there are two lanes on the right, but that is not obvious until after 11th Avenue.
These traffic pattern changes are necessary to allow crews to get started on building new ramps, bridges and a mircotunnel that will improve drainage throughout the corridor. This new traffic pattern on I-71 south will be in effect until October 2012 at the earliest.
During construction, two lanes will be maintained in each direction on I-71 and I-670. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time for their commute to ensure safe travel through the work zone and seek alternate routes. The $200 million project, which is expected to be completed in three years, will improve safety and reduce congestion by building new bridges and adding lanes to reduce weaving and merging.
One lane from I-70 east to I-71 north between Grant Avenue and Town Street is closed. This lane restriction will be in effect until approximately November of 2012. The lane restriction allows crews to begin construction on a new drainage system.
Click below to view an animation of the crossover configuration.
Getting to Businesses on Parsons Avenue or Nationwide Children's Hospital
From I-71 south, take the Main Street exit and go east on Main to Parsons Avenue.
From I-71 north, take the Broad Street exit and go right, or east, to Parsons Avenue.
Access the I-71 north ramp directly from Parsons Avenue between Mooberry and Main Street.
Access I-71 south from Parsons Avenue by going west on Main Street and turning south onto the entrance ramp
Dodridge Street will be closed between Olentangy River Road and Neil Avenue beginning July 13 for bridge replacement. The detour for eastbound motorists is Olentangy River Road south to Lane Avenue, east to Neil Avenue, and north to Dodridge Street. Westbound traffic should follow the detour route in the opposite direction. This closure will be in place until September 2012.
The Olentangy Trail, which passes beneath the bridge, will also be closed for the duration of the project. The posted detour route for southbound pedestrians and bicyclists on the Olentangy Trail will follow the driveway of The Ohio State University Wilma H. Schiermeier Wetland Research Park south to Dodridge Street, west to the path on the west side of Olentangy River Road, south to Lane Avenue, and east to the trail. Northbound trail-users should follow the detour route in the opposite direction. (Franklin County)
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There are various lane restrictions on Lane Avenue between Kenny Road and Riverside Drive (US 33) for utility work. Motorists should expect delays. During the project, the north-south cross streets will be closed for periods of up to 24 hours with appropriate detours set up to reroute traffic. Various turn restrictions will be in place. Completion, spring 2012. (AEP)
Hilliard-Rome Road is restricted to one lane in each direction between Roberts Road and Westchester Woods Boulevard for a major widening project. Motorists should expect delays in the area. There will be left-turn restrictions at some intersections and weekend closures of some side streets. Work is expected to be completed in October 2012, weather permitting. (ODOT)
December 1, 2011 Update:
After this morning's commute, ODOT will begin work to switch traffic from the west side of Hilliard-Rome Road to the east side of the road, weather-permitting. Northbound traffic will switch to the new pavement first.
During the day, crews will work to change traffic signals and make some pavement improvements. Both directions of traffic should be switched to the east side of Hilliard-Rome Road by 5 p.m. Once the switch is complete, there will be left turn lanes in each direction at all intersections.
Construction began in March to widen Hilliard-Rome Road between Westchester Woods Boulevard and Roberts Road from three lanes to five lanes. The project will be complete in October of 2012.
Drivers are reminded to stay alert for workers and heavy construction equipment moving in and out of the work zone.
Beginning December 6, 12th Avenue will be closed to through traffic at Cannon Drive for ProjectONE utility work. The John Herrick Drive Extension will be open at this time, and should be used as the main thoroughfare for this area of the Medical Center. Patients and visitors needing access to the 12th Avenue Garage should use Neil Avenue to 12th Avenue. The 12th Avenue closure will remain in place through approximately March 2012. (OSU)
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