From March 27 through the end of August 2023, the Cannon / Herrick intersection and the Herrick Bridge will be closed. Traffic, including CABS, will be rerouted via Woody Hayes to Cannon to Herrick via a new temporary road through the Lincoln lot. The change to this new traffic pattern will occur throughout the day on March 27, so motorists are encouraged to plan accordingly and should continue to follow detour signs. Continue to review the website for updates as weather may impact timing and roadway conditions.
From March 27 to mid-May, Herrick east of Cannon will be reduced to one lane, with two-way traffic maintained via a temporary signal for approximately one month. The South Campus Chiller parking lot, located at the southeast corner of Herrick and Cannon, will close at this time. Starting in mid-May, the Olentangy Trail will be rerouted around Ohio Stadium. Major traffic delays are anticipated.
Cannon Drive closures will proceed north to Woody Hayes through the end of 2024. The closures support Cannon Drive Relocation – Phase 2, which will rebuild the roadway between John Herrick Drive and Woody Hayes Drive to construct a certified Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) flood protection levee.
A full overview of impacts beginning March 27 is listed below.
- Cannon Drive closes between 12th Avenue and Herrick Drive.
- The Herrick Drive and Cannon Drive intersection and the Herrick Bridge close.
- CABS and vehicle traffic will be re-routed via a new temporary road through the former Lincoln parking lot.
- Herrick Drive east of Cannon will be reduced to one lane, with two-way traffic maintained via a temporary signal for approximately one month.
- The Herrick Drive crosswalk located near the Riffe Building will be closed through the end of April 2023. Pedestrians will be detoured through the Lincoln Tower Park tennis courts to RPAC to the Herrick Drive Transit Hub. The closure supports the one lane, two-way traffic configuration along Herrick Drive.
- The South Campus Chiller parking lot closes. Alternate parking remains available in the area surface parking lots for parking permit holders.
- Access to the south campus chiller plant and Parks Hall loading dock will be available through the construction zone.
- EMS traffic will use existing cut-through near BRT.
- The Olentangy Trail and pedestrian bridge across the Olentangy River will remain open through mid-May. Starting in mid-May, the Olentangy Trail will be rerouted around Ohio Stadium.
- Cannon Drive closures will proceed north to Woody Hayes through the end of 2024.
View the university traffic impact map for updates on projects that will impact your commute.