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An email update from PavingTheWay.org reveals that the North Campus High Street Construction project is in the final stages of completion. The final paving and road markings began today and should be finished in roughly two weeks (weather permitting). The paving will take place daily between 7 am and 7pm, so expect delays during those hours.
The project began in June 2008 and was initiated to separate the neighborhood sewer and stormwater lines, as mandated by the EPA. The development also includes new sidewalks for the area, the burial of overhead power lines, a widened intersection at Hudson and High, and additional street improvements, some of which may not be completely wrapped up with the end of the paving in two weeks.
More info on Columbus roadway projects can be found at PavingTheWay.org.
“may not be completely wrapped up..”
Right. You usually don’t plant flowers in October.
the longest construction project EVER. I wish I knew why it has taken so long for this High st. project to get finished. I certainly feel for all the affected business’s in the path of this train wreck of a construction project.
It appears the Henderson rd. project required more “work” and it will be finished very soon.
Eh considering the High street project is about 2 miles and Henderson is 0.5, I’d say they’re not too different.
Thank goodness this will be over soon. It will improve the area in the long run. Now hopefully something happens to that gas station just north of the hound dogs.
mtbwrx Says: the longest construction project EVER. I wish I knew why it has taken so long for this High st. project to get finished. I certainly feel for all the affected business’s in the path of this train wreck of a construction project.
The original timeline announced for this project had a completion date of “Fall 2009″.
“Now hopefully something happens to that gas station just north of the hound dogs.”
Yeah, maybe they’ll put in a Walgreens!
@lifeliberty
Well there is a CVS at Lane and High so it’s only natural for a Walgreens …
saddest part about this construction: as i was watching project runway on dvd with my girlfriend (hey that show is awesome…i went to art school) i saw Kelli Martin show her boutique in Columbus called Black Market which closed because of the construction, now how could Columbus let such a big deal in fashion and for Columbus take a nose dive and do nothing about it?
futureman Says: @lifeliberty – Well there is a CVS at Lane and High so it’s only natural for a Walgreens …
There’s also a CVS at Dodridge & High… right across the street from the gas station they’re referring to. ;)
efilsitra Says: how could Columbus let such a big deal in fashion and for Columbus take a nose dive and do nothing about it?
I actually know first hand of someone at City Hall who reached out to try to help Kelli through the construction phase, but it unfortunately wasn’t enough. It sucks that construction projects can take such a negative toll on businesses.
@walker, hmmm didn’t know that. I guess my “drivethrough patience mentality” makes that project seem like it’s been going on for 5 years. I didn’t look up the projected completion date. Thx for the facts.
Riding a bicycle through there is like putting your life on the line or riding a mountain bike course. :)
I’ve ridden this stretch of High and had no problem taking the lane, except for some bumpiness, though at night I could see that being a bigger issue. Since they’re wrapping up, I’m sure they have this stretch of High signed for the “Share the Road” campaign started back in May (remember that?) . I’ll head up soon to count how many signs are up.
From the city’s plan:
“Two over-the-road arches…..one at Lane, the other at Arcadia….to welcome people to Old North Columbus
This section of High Street will be signed for motorists and bicyclists…as part of the 8-mile share-the-road corridor from Downtown all the way to Morse Road. Forty new bicycle racks will be placed in this area.”
I’ve yet to see “Old North Columbus” arches (desperately needed to ward off that horrible “North Campus” label, as there are only a few OSU buildings in the area and is not actually part of the campus) or any bike rack for that matter. Maybe those be up during the last week?
I heard the arches are going up sunday the 27th I believe (the base poles are already in place), and i think the bike racks will be in any day now
Connstruction Wraps On High Street ; Some Businesses Left Behind
By PATRICK PRESTON
Published: September 25, 2009
Fifteen months after a massive construction project began on North High Street, in the area between Clintonville and the Ohio State University campus, businesses in the neighborhood known as Old North Columbus are counting down the days until it’s over.
But some shop and store owners who witnessed the beginning will not see the end from their businesses.
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via paving the way:
Crews will be installing decorative arches on North High Street at two locations which will require street closures on Saturday (10/3) between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting. Access to local businesses will be maintained.
One closure of High Street will be from Lane Avenue to Norwich Avenue. Traffic will be detoured to Neil Avenue for this closure.
The other High Street closure will be from Hudson Street to Arcadia Avenue. Traffic will be detoured to Indianola Avenue for this closure.
Vehicles free to roam on renewed High Street strip
Friday, October 9, 2009
BY MARK FERENCHIK
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
After almost 16 months of construction that choked traffic and honked off some business owners along N. High Street between Lane and Arcadia avenues, the orange barrels came down yesterday.
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