Westerville Road (SR 3) Corridor Study

The Westerville Road Corridor Study is an analysis of transportation issues in the Westerville Road corridor in northeastern Franklin County, Ohio, from north of Morse Road to south of I-270. The corridor is being studied to determine the general levels of traffic and to estimate the number of through-lanes needed, and the adequacy of major intersections, for both existing (2008) and future (2030) conditions. The study also reviews traffic safety issues and the adequacy of non-motorized transportation modes in the corridor.

The study came about due to community concerns regarding traffic congestion, traffic safety, economic development, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, transit access, and other issues. MORPC is preparing the study, which started in spring 2008 and is expected to conclude in March 2010. The City of Columbus, Franklin County Engineer’s Office, and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) provided the study funding.

Several elements of the study have been completed in draft form. This includes the land use forecasts for 2030, the 2030 traffic forecasts and the identification of current and forecast deficiencies in the corridor. Still to complete is the analysis of improvement alternatives and the refinement of these alternatives. When complete, the study will have fulfilled steps through 4.4 of the ODOT Project Development Process.

Information from November 17, 2009 Public Meeting

• Information page
• Display boards
• Comment form
• Comments received

Study Documents

• Existing and Future Conditions report
• Draft Purpose and Need report

Contact

Please submit any questions or comments to:

Ethan Ortman, AICP - Principal Planner - 614.233.4153