Cannon Drive Relocation – Phase 2, will rebuild the roadway between John Herrick Drive and Woody Hayes Drive at its current elevation and construct a certified ODNR flood protection levee.
When complete, the project will add up to 500-year flood protection for the Columbus campus. Work also includes a new signalized intersection at Woody Hayes Drive and the continued expansion of the river park.
The project aligns with Framework 2.0, and continues the work of Cannon Drive – Phase 1 which created a certified flood levee between King Avenue and John Herrick Drive.
Project Timeline
- 2017
- BoT ApprovalAugust 2017DesignOctober 2017 - August 20222022
- ConstructionAugust 2022 - December 20242025
- Facility OpeningJanuary 2025
Construction Stages Through December 2024
December 2023 - May 2024
Key Impacts:
- Olentangy Trail remains rerouted east of Ohio Stadium through summer 2024.
- Sidewalk closures west of Morrill Tower will necessitate pedestrian detours. Reroute signage will be in place.
- The Lincoln Tower loading dock will be accessible only from the south, via Herrick Drive to the Lincoln Tower parking lot, which will temporarily serve as a drive lane only.
- Pedestrian bridge reopens.
- Cannon Drive remains closed north of Herrick.
- Mid-Tower parking lot remains open with access from the north.
- Northwest stadium lot closes on January 2.
- Bus and vehicle traffic rerouted.
June 2024
Key Impacts:
- Mid-Tower parking lot and Lincoln Tower loading dock will be accessible only from the south.
- West Stadium lot remains accessible from the north.
- Olentangy Trail reroute between the 12th Avenue SR-315 southbound onramp and Herrick Drive will be moved to the east side of Cannon Drive and north side of Herrick Drive.
- Olentangy Trail remains rerouted east of Ohio Stadium through summer 2024.
- Pedestrian detours along sidewalk west of Morrill Tower remain.
- Bus and vehicle traffic rerouted.
July - Mid-August 2024
Key Impacts:
- West Stadium lot will be accessible only from the south. The west stadium lot will be closed for a two-week period in July.
- Mid-Tower parking lot and Lincoln Tower loading dock remain accessible only from the south.
- Pedestrian bridge closes for the month of July
- The Olentangy Trail is anticipated to reopen along the Olentangy River by mid-August.
- Lane restrictions on Woody Hayes Drive, north of Ohio Stadium, will occur. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
- Bus and vehicle traffic rerouted.
Mid-August - December 2024
Key Impacts:
- West Stadium lot reopens. Lot access will be available via Woody Hayes Drive from the north and via Cannon Drive from the south.
- Construction continues west of Cannon Drive.
Project Team
Project Manager
Tom Ekegren
Architect/Engineer
EMH&T
Construction Manager
Igel/Ruhlin (JV)
Construction Questions
cannondriverelocation@osu.edu
Live Updates
News
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In the News: Ohio State's Cannon Drive Project: A Major Campus Transformation Takes Shape
Columbus Underground recently highlighted the Cannon Drive Relocation Phase 2 project, which rebuilds the roadway between John Herrick Drive and Woody Hayes Drive and constructed a certified ODNR floor protection levee.
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Olentangy Trail, Pedestrian Bridge Reopen
The Sisson Hall pedestrian bridge and the Olentangy Trail have reopened. Access to campus from the trail is available at Woody Hayes Drive and 12th Avenue.
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Ohio State Builds a Resilient Flood Protection Levee
If you’ve driven past Cannon Drive this summer, you’re bound to have noticed either the large hole in the ground, the massive concrete stormwater chambers being installed, or a variety of construction equipment. It’s all in the name of a 500-year flood protection plan.