Beginning January 5 and continuing through July 2026, rolling lane closures will move east to west along Woody Hayes Drive, between the Olentangy River bridge and Kenny Road. Two-way traffic will be maintained, however travel delays are anticipated. From early January through mid-February, the CABS westbound Midwest Campus bus stop will be relocated and the mid-block crossing will be closed. Pedestrians will be detoured to the south sidewalk at Fyffe Road. Motorists should anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic at the Woody Hayes Drive and Fyffe Road intersection. The Agricultural Administration and Engineering buildings parking lot access will be available via Fyffe Road only.
This project supports utility work required for the Innovation District at Ohio State.
View phasing details below for timing of impacts.
January to Mid-February
- The CABS westbound Midwest Campus bus stop will be closed.
- Northwest Connect (NWC) and Campus Connector (CC) Riders:
- Use the temporary stop on the north side of Woody Hayes Drive at Herrick Drive
- Buckeye Express (BE) and Campus Loop South (CLS) Riders:
- Use the temporary stops on the east side of Fyffe Road north of Woody Hayes Drive.
- Northwest Connect (NWC) and Campus Connector (CC) Riders:
- The north sidewalk and mid-block crosswalk at the Midwest Campus bus stop will be closed. Pedestrians will be detoured to the south sidewalk at Fyffe Road.
- Motorists should anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic at the Woody Hayes Drive and Fyffe Road intersection.
- Parking adjacent to the Agricultural Administration and Engineering buildings will be accessible only via Fyffe Road.
Mid-February to Late March 2026
- The CABS westbound Midwest Campus bus stop and parking access of Woody Hayes Drive reopens.
- The Howlett loop will be closed. Emergency vehicle access only will be available via the Plumb Hall lot. Coffey Road will remain accessible throughout the project.
- Woody Hayes Drive lane restrictions remain.
Late March to July 2026
- Woody Hayes Drive lane restrictions remain.