The City of Worthington and partner entities City of Columbus, Perry Township, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) have been working toward a shared goal of improving the State Route 161 (SR 161) corridor between Olentangy River Road and Sawmill Road, to reduce congestion, improve safety, and provide bikeway/pedestrian accommodations.

Working with partner agencies, ODOT administered a comprehensive evaluation of the corridor to develop a strategy for improvements that are constructible and manageable from a funding perspective. The 2018 Feasibility Study outlines recommendations and next steps. Project partners continue to review potential construction projects and strategize about funding sources to improve the corridor.

Download 2018 Feasibility Study

Public Input

An Advisory Committee comprised of members from each of the partner jurisdictions and representatives of neighborhood groups along the corridor met throughout the process to provide ideas and input. A public meeting was held June 6, 2017 to present alternative scenarios for improvements to the corridor.
Public Comments Synopsis Cover Letter - 8/11/2017
Public Comments Synopsis - July 2017
View Improvement Alternatives presented at June 6, 2017 Public Meeting

Background Materials

6/6/2017 Meeting Flyer
Letter to Neighbors
Project Fact Sheet 
3/21/16 ODOT Presentation to City Council
Worthington City Council Consent Legislation approved April 2016

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