Central Ohio 2025 Road Construction Season: What You Need to Know
Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes the return of orange barrels and traffic cones across Central Ohio. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has just unveiled its 2025 Construction Guide, highlighting major infrastructure upgrades and roadwork happening throughout the state.
Ohio is set to invest a historic $3.2 billion into 955 transportation projects this construction season. These efforts will improve 5,538 miles of pavement, which is enough to stretch from New York City to San Diego—a massive undertaking aimed at upgrading safety and connectivity.
Central Ohio in Focus: $1 Billion Across 53 Projects
Central Ohio is getting a significant slice of the pie, with 53 new and ongoing projects valued at more than $1 billion. Leading the charge is Franklin County, which accounts for 19 projects totaling over $850 million in upgrades.
Top Projects to Watch in Franklin County
1. Downtown Ramp Up – Phase 4A
- Scope: Major I-70 and I-71 reconstruction, including new bridges and ramps near downtown Columbus.
- Timeline: May 2024 – July 2030
- Cost: $240 million
- Expect: Overnight closures, long-term ramp changes, and detours.
2. Downtown Ramp Up – Phase 4R/6R
- Scope: New ramps, bridge replacements, and roadway reconstructions between Front Street and High Street.
- Timeline: Ongoing through August 2026
- Cost: $278 million
- Expect: Permanent ramp closures, lane shifts, and path restrictions.
3. Far East Freeway Upgrades (Brice Rd/I-70/I-270)
- Scope: Major eastbound and westbound ramp improvements with flyovers and widening.
- Eastbound: In progress through June 2025
- Westbound: Starts May 2025, ends Sept. 2027
- Total Cost: $137 million
- Expect: Overnight closures and detours.
4. I-270 Improvements
- Projects Include:
- Bridge rehab between Broad Street and I-670
- Pavement repairs from U.S. 62 to I-71
- Full resurfacing from I-70 to Alum Creek Drive
- Interchange upgrades at I-71 and U.S. 23
- Collective Timeline: 2024 to 2027
- Cost Range: $1.5M – $32M
- Expect: Lane closures, detours, and traffic shifts.
5. Gantz & McComb Road Bridge Work
- Scope: Deck replacements and shared-use paths
- Timeline: Aug 2024 – Sept 2025
- Cost: $4.2 million
- Expect: 120-day closure of Gantz Road
Additional Key Projects in Central Ohio
- I-70 Fence Repair (Aug–Nov 2025): $320K, with minor traffic restrictions
- SR 161 Widening & Noise Walls: Major enhancements through Oct 2026, with lane closures
- U.S. 33 Intersection Upgrades at Hayden Run & Rager Road: Safety-focused improvements with temporary closures
Notable Projects in Delaware County
1. New I-71/SR 36/SR 37 Interchange & Sunbury Parkway
- Timeline: June 2025 – July 2027
- Cost: $39.8 million
- Expect: Ramp closures and traffic realignments
2. SR 315 Roundabout & Drainage Work
- Roundabout: June–Oct 2025, $2.4 million, 40-day intersection closure
- Drainage: Regrading and culvert work starting June 2025
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