News: Cannon Drive Relocation – Phase 2

  • Cannon Drive at Woody Hayes Drive Opens

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | November 21, 2024
    After years of planning and construction, Cannon Drive Relocation – Phase 2 is nearly complete, marking a major milestone on the Columbus campus. This transformative project has rebuilt the roadway between John Herrick Drive and Woody Hayes Drive at its current elevation, while constructing a certified Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) flood protection levee, resulting in up to 500-year...
    A bird's eye view of Cannon Drive. Ohio Stadium is on the left side and the river can be seen on the right.

  • Cannon Drive at Woody Hayes Drive Opens Nov. 16

    holman.126@osu.edu | November 8, 2024
    Cannon Drive at Woody Hayes Drive is anticipated to open Saturday, November 16. The reopening of the roadway is a major milestone in the Cannon Drive Relocation – Phase 2 project. The project rebuilt the roadway between John Herrick Drive and Woody Hayes Drive at its current elevation and construct a certified ODNR flood protection levee, adding up to 500-year flood protection for the Columbus ca...
    view of west side of Ohio Stadium and Olentangy Trail

  • In the News: Ohio State's Cannon Drive Project: A Major Campus Transformation Takes Shape

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | August 15, 2024
    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. "The addition of the levee not only aligns with the city of Columbus' and university standards, but stands as an example for flood protection that other universities can look...
    A view of the Cannon Drive project with Ohio Stadium seen on the right and the river on the left. The photo is from June 2023.

  • Olentangy Trail, Pedestrian Bridge Reopen

    holman.126@osu.edu | August 5, 2024
    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. By early September, additional connections between the trail and campus, south of the Sisson Hall pedestrian bridge, will open. Progress continues on the Cannon Drive – Phase 2 project. View details online....
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  • Ohio State Builds a Resilient Flood Protection Levee

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | July 30, 2024
    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. Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) has been working to construct a certified Ohio Department of Natural Resources (...
    A view of the Cannon Drive project with the river seen on the left and Ohio Stadium seen on the right.

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