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The Interstate 70/71 intersection (commonly known as “The Split”) is a heavily traveled highway section that converges in Downtown Columbus. A redevelopment project has been in the works for several years and reconstruction is under way as of September 2011. More information on the project can be found online at buckeyetraffic.org/7071.

Six I-70/71 caps still on city’s wish list

Six I-70/71 caps still on city’s wish list

47 Walker / July 19, 2007 9:30 am

The Columbus Dispatch wrote Six I-70/71 caps still on city’s wish list Thursday, July 19, 2007 By Tim Doulin The city has identified six preferred locations to build caps over the I-70/71 freeway Downtown, but finding the money to build… [Read More]

Mound and Fulton to become portals to downtown

Mound and Fulton to become portals to downtown

30 Walker / June 6, 2007 12:49 pm

The Columbus Dispatch wrote Mound, Fulton future portals? Wednesday, June 6, 2007 By Debbie Gebolys and Tim Doulin State transportation officials will recommend today that Mound and Fulton streets become major gateways into and out of Downtown as part of… [Read More]

Recommendations for fixing downtown split

Recommendations for fixing downtown split

1 / May 19, 2007 8:53 pm

Got an email, ODOT TO SHARE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FIXING DOWNTOWN SPLIT The Ohio Department of Transportation will hold public meetings in June to share its recommendations for narrowing the two options for rebuilding the Interstate 70/71 Split along the south… [Read More]

People in high-rise condos throw stones at ramp plan

People in high-rise condos throw stones at ramp plan

5 Walker / March 19, 2007 9:04 am

The Columbus Dispatch wrote People in high-rise condos throw stones at ramp plan New I-70/71 split might include ramp that soars beside Miranova, Waterford Tower Saturday, March 17, 2007 Mark Ferenchik THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Residents of the Miranova and Waterford… [Read More]

I-70 Sound barriers More Important than Caps Downtown

I-70 Sound barriers More Important than Caps Downtown

10 Walker / December 12, 2006 10:43 am

Sound barriers sought along I-70 Monday, December 11, 2006 Before any money is spent on the proposed caps on the I-70/71 split with decorative bridges, landscaped promenades and commercial buildings, how about erecting sound barriers along I-70 East from Downtown… [Read More]

More Downtown Highway Caps on the Way?

More Downtown Highway Caps on the Way?

41 Walker / July 20, 2006 4:04 pm

According to this article in the Dispatch, the “grand boulevard” idea for 70/71 has been put to rest. So what does that mean exactly? Well, the next idea on the plate is a series of 10 highway caps, similar to… [Read More]

70/71 Split Meeting Tonight

70/71 Split Meeting Tonight

4 Brewmaster / February 15, 2006 4:12 pm

Anybody else going to the public meeting tonight? February 15 5 to 7 p.m. (presentation at 5:30) Columbus Health Department 240 Parsons Avenue. It really sounds like ODOT is coming around with thier latest news release… The design money includes… [Read More]

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