Archives for "I70/I71"

Construction Roundup – December 2011

Construction Roundup – December 2011

9 Walker / December 11, 2011 1:50 pm

The warm weather we’ve been having so far this winter (knock on wood) has been great for construction work around the City of Columbus. The two tallest and most noticeable buildings currently under construction are the new Downtown Hilton Hotel… [Read More]

Interstate 70/71 Split Fix Construction Timelines and Road Closures

Interstate 70/71 Split Fix Construction Timelines and Road Closures

0 Walker / August 10, 2011 12:56 pm

Last night, the Ohio Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting to provide final updates on phase one of the Interstate 70/71 split fix project which begins next month. The majority of the meeting was focused on road closures, ramp… [Read More]

Phase One of Interstate 70/71 Split Fix Begins in September

Phase One of Interstate 70/71 Split Fix Begins in September

20 Walker / August 9, 2011 12:45 pm

The Columbus Crossroads project (popularly known as the 70/71 Split Fix) will officially be kicking off next month after years of planning, discussion and community input. Phase One will reconstruct the I-71/670 interchange at the north-eastern end of the project,… [Read More]

70/71 Split Fix Met With Community Contempt

70/71 Split Fix Met With Community Contempt

52 Walker / November 10, 2009 8:00 am

The Ohio Department of Transportation held a Stakeholder Meeting Announcement last night at the Lincoln Theatre to provide an update on the I-70/71 “Split Fix” Project. Most of the major components of the project remained unchanged from announcements that took… [Read More]

I-70/71 plan shrinks two downtown parks

I-70/71 plan shrinks two downtown parks

158 Walker / November 29, 2008 10:51 pm

The Dispatch wrote I-70/71 plan shrinks parks Friday, November 28, 2008 BY DEBBIE GEBOLYS Plans for rebuilding the I-70/71 corridor Downtown aren’t final, but one thing is: The improved highway will nip off parts of two parks. The Ohio Department… [Read More]