FRA CR 17 4.96 (morse RD)

This $6.3 million Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation, was awarded on March 4, 2021 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The Ohio Department of Transportation will use the funding to widen County Road 17 (Morse Road) from Seward Street to Stygler Road in Franklin County, Ohio, including adding turn lanes at intersections and on the I-270 exit ramps, modifying the southbound on-ramp, revising traffic signals, and upgrading overhead signing west of the I-270 interchange. Additionally, the City of Columbus will receive sub-award funding to conduct an intersection improvement safety project as part of this work. The grant will support infrastructure upgrades to improve safety and traffic flow along this state route.

Project description

Franklin county. Widen CR 17 (morse RD) from seward ST (4.96) to stygler RD. (5.89) to include turn lanes at intersections, additional right turn lanes on the IR 270 exit ramps, southbound on ramp modifications, and signal revisions. Upgrade overhead signing west of the IR 270 interchange. Also construct shared use path through the project limits