I-70 Columbus Far East Freeway

[carbaugh2]

I remember portions of this project getting discussed elsewhere (thinking of you, US 33) but could not find anything for the project as a whole.

https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/projects/mega-projects/mega-projects/far-east-freeway


Despite the ODOT web page listing Phase 1 (https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/95639) in pre-construction, work has been progressing for the last 6-7 months. I use this interchange on my morning commute (it's 161 going home), so I can only report on obvious (read as big) changes due to driving through before sunrise. Sound walls are nearly complete along the length of the construction zone. Piers are taking shape for the new flyover ramp from 270 South to 70 East, with the loop ramp from 270 North to 70 West currently closed to allow work to continue. Scarborough Boulevard has been removed in front of the JCPenney logistics center (and former outlet store) to make way for braided ramps from 70 East and 270 South to Brice Road, with a design that is similar to the current configuration at the 270/670 interchange. Selfishly, I hope that they have the flyover ramp open before the 161 widening through New Albany begins. I'm sure that the winter weather has helped with the timeline.

The recently released TRAC draft list indicates construction on phases 2 & 3 of the 70/270/Brice Rd area will begin at some point during FY 2024, so it appears the project will not have a lapse between phases.

I haven't been by the Hamilton or US 33 exits recently enough to know if the safety projects listed on the main project page have begun to date.

[Hot Rod Hootenanny]

I haven't been by the Hamilton or US 33 exits recently enough to know if the safety projects listed on the main project page have begun to date.

Having drove down 33 last week, there is nothing going on between I-70 & Nelsonville at this time.

[carbaugh2]

I'm bumping this one because of the recent public meeting on the 256/204/Taylor Rd interchange. There are new project renderings available at https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/96808. My hope is that the westbound exit at Taylor Rd will help alleviate some of the backup at Taylor/256 just north of 70.

[carbaugh2]

Closures happening this weekend. Seems like beams are getting installed for the flyover ramp.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHDOT/bulletins/398b6a9