Sullivant Avenue Streetscape - Hague Ave to I-70
DESCRIPTION
AND BENEFITS:
The Department of
Public Service is leading a comprehensive roadway rehabilitation project on
Sullivant Avenue between I-70 and Hague Avenue. This $10 million investment on
nearly two miles of Sullivant is part of Mayor Ginther’s multi-department
revitalization plan for the corridor to support and empower the neighborhood.
Infrastructure
improvements are being completed by the Divisions of Design and Construction,
Infrastructure Management and Traffic Management, including:
- Sidewalk replacement
- Pedestrian and
mobility safety enhancements
- Roadway repair
- Alley rehabilitation
- Stormwater ponding
mitigation
- Replacement of STOP
signs and damaged/faded traffic signs
- New pavement markings
- Traffic signal
replacement and new LED street light
- Sullivant Bright
public art, artistic lighting at the I-70 bridge underpass
In 2020, nearly 2,800
feet of sidewalk on the north side of Sullivant was repaired or replaced to
ensure safe and equitable access for all users. Similar sidewalk improvements
were made in 2021 on the south side of the street.
Roadway surface
improvements made in 2020 included 73,100 feet of crack sealing. Surface
treatment was completed on alleys running north and south of Sullivant between
I-70 and Hague Avenue.
In 2021-2022, work has
continued to relocate utility poles, install new LED street lights and upgrade
traffic signals.
In 2022, new marked
pedestrian crosswalks are being installed with shortened crossings via curb
extensions and refuge islands. Bus bulb curb extensions are being placed at
several bus stops to provide more pedestrian space and allow transit vehicles
to make more efficient in-lane stops. These crossing and bus bulb features take
the place of the temporary crossing and bus bulbs installed last year via
Sullivant Bright plus add some additional locations. Also included in this work
are driveway replacements at select locations to improve pedestrian mobility,
decorative/specialty lighting at the Sullivant Avenue Underpass at I-70, and
construction activities to facilitate the placement of public art as part of
the Sullivant Bright project.
Beginning late 2023,
to improve pedestrian safety and mobility along Sullivant Avenue, the Sullivant
Avenue entrance ramp to eastbound I-70 will be reconfigured by eliminating the
eastbound slip ramp from Sullivant and creating an eastbound right-turn lane at
the existing intersection of Sullivant Avenue with the ramp from Sullivant
Avenue westbound. Curb, sidewalk, street lighting, and other incidentals will
be adjusted accordingly.
Public
Art
Sullivant
Bright Phase 1 took place in June 2021 with 15 artists installing murals
directly on the street on Sullivant Avenue in locations where permanent bus
bulbs and curb extensions will be installed in 2022. A series of poems by 5
local artists was also installed throughout the corridor.
Phase 2 will begin
installation in 2022 and is expected to include the placement of three
temporary sculptures, a permanent mural at the Sullivant Avenue Underpass at
I-70, one public amenity zone, 5 traffic signal cabinet wraps, and 6 bus
shelter wraps.
View the Sullivant Bright Public Art and Parklet Plan here
ESTIMATED
SCHEDULE:
PHASE | START | FINISH |
Construction
– Traffic Signals & Street Lighting |
Summer 2021
|
Fall 2022
|
Construction
– Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements, Driveway Improvements,
Decorative/Specialty Bridge Lighting |
Spring 2022
|
Fall 2022
|
Sullivant
Bright Phase 2 |
Summer 2022
|
Spring 2023
|
Design –
I-70 EB Ramp |
Spring 2022
|
Spring 2023
|
Utility Relocations
– I-70 EB Ramp |
Spring 2023
|
Late 2023
|
Construction
– I-70 EB Ramp |
Early 2024*
|
Fall 2024*
|
*Subject to funding approval by City Council
and weather conditions
ESTIMATED
COSTS:
PHASE | COST |
Design |
$1.1 million
|
Right-of-Way |
$200,000
|
Construction |
$6.8 million
|
Public
Art |
$250,000
|
CONTACT
INFORMATION:
City of Columbus
Design Project Manager |
Daniel Wayton, P.E., (614) 645-3797
|
City of Columbus
Area Engineer |
Andrew Griesdorn, P.E., (614) 645-6370
|
Designer |
E.P. Ferris & Associates, Inc.
|
Public Art Planning
and Implementation |
Designing Local Ltd.
|
Construction
– Traffic Signals |
Complete General Construction
|
Construction
– Street Lighting |
Danbert, Inc.
|
Construction
– Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements, Driveway Improvements,
Decorative/Specialty Bridge Lighting |
Shelly & Sands, Inc.
|