The Ohio Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will conduct aerial spraying in mid-June (anticipated June 15 west of the Ohio State Columbus campus) to help suppress the spongy moth (formerly gypsy moth). Destructive to more than 300 species of trees and shrubs, the spongy moth is considered one of the most destructive insect pests in Ohio, threatening forests and ornamental plants.
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FDC Unveils New Mission, Vision and Values
Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) is committed to improving every day to best support our customers. This summer, we are excited to announce FDC’s new mission, vision and values which serve as an extension of our stakeholder insights project designed to make transformative change across the three major themes of Project Management Process Improvement, Enhanced Communication, and Culture and Relationship Development.
Summer Construction, New Traffic Impact Map
Beginning May 9, southbound College Road will be closed between Woodruff Avenue and the Page Hall loading dock. Westbound Annie and John Glenn Avenue will be closed between College Road and Tuttle Park Place.
Waterline Break Closes Herrick, Impacts Buildings
A major waterline break near the John Herrick Drive bridge has closed Herrick between Olentangy River Road and Cannon Drive. Multiple buildings on the Columbus campus are experiencing low or no water pressure. Crews are actively responding and working to resolve the issue as fast as they safely can. For the latest information, please visit emergency.osu.edu.
East Sisson Lot Parking Space Closure
Approximately 35 parking spaces will be closed through May 13 in the Sisson east parking lot to facilitate infrastructure work. Fencing will be installed around the closure and two-way traffic will be maintained.
Lane Ave. Garage Exit Lane Closure – April 14
The east side of the Lane Avenue Parking Garage will be reduced to one exit lane on April 14 due to equipment updates. Traffic delays may be anticipated as vehicles exit the garage.
Woody Hayes Drive Lane Restrictions
Beginning April 2 and continuing through May 2, Woody Hayes Drive, between Kenny Road and Fyffe Road, will be reduced to two lanes. Two-way traffic will be maintained and traffic delays are anticipated. Access to Blankenship Hall from Woody Hayes Drive will be maintained. Herrick Drive will remain accessible form Woody Hayes Drive for vehicles needing to park in the Parker Food Science and Technology Building lot.
Harding Hospital Sidewalk Impacts
Beginning April 4 and continuing through April 30, building masonry repair work will occur on the north side of Harding Hospital. During this time, a portion of the sidewalk adjacent to the repairs will be fenced off, however pedestrian access will be maintained.
Increased Construction Traffic on Carmack Road
UPDATED March 30, 2022
As early as Thursday, March 31 and continuing through the end of May 2022, increased construction traffic will occur along Carmack Road, between Kenny Road and the eastern footbridge near Rightmire Hall. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
The additional construction vehicles support infrastructure work required for construction projects in the Innovation District.
Exit south of the Martha Morehouse Tower onto Kenny Road Closed
Beginning early Monday, March 28 through Friday, July 8, the exit south of the Martha Morehouse Tower in the complex will be closed onto Kenny Road. Shuttles will be rerouted. Riders are encouraged to allow additional time for travel.