{"id":1785,"date":"2016-12-07T08:07:16","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T13:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bridgestreet.dublinohiousa.gov\/?p=1785"},"modified":"2016-12-07T08:07:54","modified_gmt":"2016-12-07T13:07:54","slug":"downtown-dublin-investment-north-high-street-impacts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bridgestreet.dublinohiousa.gov\/news-releases\/downtown-dublin-investment-north-high-street-impacts\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Dublin Investment & North High Street Impacts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Major improvements are coming to Downtown Dublin in 2017 as part of public and private investments in the City\u2019s historic district totaling more than $120 million.<\/p>\n
As part of that investment, North High Street will be widened to 3 lanes between North Street and Indian Run Drive, which will improve traffic flow and accommodate future development. The improvements also include new pedestrian crossings, a median and additional on-street parking. Northbound traffic on that stretch of North High Street will be affected for the majority of 2017.<\/p>\n
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As North High Street is widened, the City is proactively making other improvements to get it all done at the same time, which will lessen the need for future impacts.<\/p>\n
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North High Street Widening & Downtown Dublin Improvements Presentation – 12-5-16 <\/a><\/p>\n PowerPoint:<\/strong> North High Street Widening & Improvements<\/a> | Scioto River Pedestrian Bridge<\/a><\/p>\n Why can 2-way traffic not be maintained?<\/strong> Additionally, maintaining two-way traffic with a flagging operation or temporary traffic signal would have the potential to create significant traffic back-ups onto S.R. 161, which would have a negative impact on the entire area. Allowing one-way (southbound) traffic will facilitate traffic flow into the downtown Dublin area. There are various routes out of the downtown Dublin area, including the official detour, which utilizes the newly-improved Riverside Drive for northbound traffic.<\/p>\n What is being done about all the construction traffic driving and parking in the area?<\/strong> Will I be able to turn onto North Street?<\/strong> If you are heading north to visit North High Street businesses and restaurants, you are encouraged to take Darby Street from S.R. 161 (Bridge Street) to access the parking areas.<\/p>\n Why are these improvements necessary?<\/strong> There are more than $120 million worth of public and private investment plans for the Downtown Dublin area on and along North High Street as part of the City\u2019s Bridge Street District redevelopment. In addition to the North High Street improvements, those investments include the North Riverview Street Extension, the expansion of the Columbus Metropolitan Library \u2013 Dublin Branch and supporting streets and parking deck, the Scioto River Pedestrian Bridge, the west plaza and new parkland on the west side of the Scioto River, and Crawford-Hoying\u2019s mixed-use development east of North High Street along the Scioto River.<\/p>\nQ and A:<\/h4>\n
\nA: The City looked extensively at options to maintain two-way traffic but found that it is logistically not possible to accommodate a temporary traffic signal in the area due to the steep slopes over Indian Run. The conditions are also unfavorable for safely maintaining two-way traffic via a flagging operation.<\/p>\n
\nA: While it is unavoidable that construction vehicles will be in the area, several steps are being taken to minimize the impact to the driving public. The City has designated a staging area for the construction workers to park their vehicles and then shuttle to the construction site. Construction activity is also limited to certain hours as designated by the City.<\/p>\n
\nA: Drivers will be permitted to turn onto North Street from northbound and southbound High Street for most of the project. Beginning in early fall 2017, North Street will have restrictions for utility improvements. (All dates are approximate and subject to change due to weather or other schedule conflicts.)<\/p>\n
\nA: The North High Street widening will add a turning lane that will improve traffic flow and accommodate upcoming redevelopment projects, including the library improvements and Crawford Hoying\u2019s Bridge Park West development.<\/p>\n