Olentangy Trail - Final Gap - Northmoor Park to Clinton-Como Park
Project Background
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department has been working to complete the Olentangy Trail by connecting Clinton-Como Park and Northmoor Park with a dedicated, 0.6-mile shared use path. When complete, this project will fill in the gap to create a seamless 14-mile regional trail that enhances neighborhood connections and improves safety.
Public outreach for this project started in 2021, and several public comment periods were held to gather input from the Columbus community. In response to feedback from the public, several safety features will be added to the crossing at North Broadway near OhioHealth and State Route 315.
Construction on this project is expected to begin in July 2024, and it is anticipated to be completed in summer 2025. There will be no detours for this project. Trail users can continue using the current part of the Olentangy Trail.
In response to feedback from the public and the anticipated high volume of pedestrians and cyclists crossing North Broadway, multiple safety enhancements will be implemented at this location, including:
- High visibility crosswalks.
- High visibility, oversized “No Turn On Red” LED signs that are activated when trail users press the pedestrian crossing button.
- Designated waiting areas on both sides of the street for pedestrians and bicyclists to wait for the signal to change.
- Center concrete median with reboundable plastic pylons to slow traffic and identify the crossing as a high pedestrian area.
- Enhanced signage, including “Trail Crossing” signs.
Get details and download the complete North Broadway Crossing Safety Enhancement Summary.
Key Dates
July 2024
- Construction team will mobilize for construction. Erosion control measures and detour paths will be installed throughout the site.
