FRA SR 16 9.27

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Ohio Department of Transportation $1,966,420.67 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 25, 2025, for a major roadway improvement project in Franklin County, Ohio. The project encompasses significant widening of State Route 16 (East Broad Street) in Columbus from four to six lanes, extending from Outerbelt Street to Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road, with an anticipated completion date of September 24, 2028. The scope of work includes signal modifications at four locations, addition and extension of turn lanes at various intersections, median additions and revised drive configurations for access management, construction of a shared use path on one side and sidewalk on the other side, and lighting improvements to enhance safety and traffic flow.

The City of Columbus Transportation Division, designated as the sub-grantee effective September 4, 2025, will implement a component of this project focused on adding through lanes to support the overall corridor improvements. As a formula grant distributed through established state transportation planning processes, this award represents federal investment in highway preservation and safety improvements consistent with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act authorization, with project selection and administration managed at the state level in coordination with local authorities.

Project description

Columbus. SR16 (east broad street) from outerbelt street to reynoldsburg-new albany road. Major widening from four to six lanes including intersection improvements. Work to include signal modifications at four locations, addition/extension of turn lanes at various intersections, median additions and/or revised drive configurations for access management, construction of SUP on one side and sidewalk on other side, and lighting improvements. Franklin county.