City of Columbus

Parsons Avenue Street Rehabilitation

ProjectDescription:  

• Project area is along Parsons Avenue for approximately 725’ between Broad Street and Franklin Avenue.  Limits are bounded on the north, west and south by the termination of ODOT’s I-70/71 project, Phase 3.  
• Project consists of pavement reconstruction of Parsons Avenue, relocation of the curb line and installation of curb bumpouts to define the parking areas.  
• Streetscape improvements include: Removal, replacement and widening of the existing sidewalks; new street trees and new street lighting. 
• Traffic signals at Parsons Avenue & Broad Street  and Parsons Avenue & Oak Street will be upgraded. 
• A westbound left-turn lane from Broad Street to Parsons will be added. 
• Utility work includes the undergrounding of existing aerial distribution facilities, water line replacement and improvements to the storm sewer system.

Schedule:

• Design:  Scheduled for completion in summer 2016
• Utility Relocation:  Scheduled for completion in autumn 2016
• Construction:  Scheduled to begin in autumn 2016

Estimated Costs:

• Design:  $575,000
• Construction: $4.2 Million

Contact Information:

• Project manager for design:  Cristina Parady, tel. (614) 645-5463
• Designer:  Woolpert, Inc.
• Construction Contractor: TBD