Street Updates Continue this Summer

Westerville continues to make street maintenance activities a priority. Work began late spring on a handful of streets in the Uptown Westerville area in conjunction with the Street Rehabilitation program, continuing the commitment made to the community as a part of the 2008 passage of Issue 54.

The project, partially funded through an Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant, will replace or repair aging utilities that include water and sanitary lines and the installation of new storm sewer infrastructure. Once the utility work is completed, pavement reconstruction will begin. Streets in this portion of the program include:

Stoner Alley

McCutcheon Alley

Whitehead Street

East Home Street (from Stoner Alley to McCutcheon Alley)

College Avenue (from Whitehead Street to Otterbein Avenue) (Paving and sidewalk to be completed with a future project)

As a part of the work, sidewalks/walkways will be installed on Whitehead Street and East Home Street to help improve walkability for residents in the area. The project follows the City’s “Complete Streets” Policy, which helps direct the inclusion of bike and pedestrian facilities within infrastructure improvements whenever feasible. The policy continues work toward realizing the community’s vision of building a network of connectivity around Uptown, Otterbein University, commercial centers, neighborhoods, parks, playgrounds and schools.

“It’s exciting to be able to make significant infrastructure improvements to this area,” said Westerville City Engineer Scott Tourville. “Adding sidewalk maintenance to the utility and roadway work is a huge win for the community.”

Work is expected to be completed in the fall of 2022. Visit www.westerville.org/construction for a full list of upcoming projects.

“Complete Streets” considers and encourages alternative modes of transportation that go beyond vehicular travel such as cycling, walking, public transportation, school busing, delivery services, freight hauling and emergency responses resulting in a more complete and safe transportation network.