Construction on the Capital Line has officially moved out of the planning phase and into real life, with the first visible work now underway along Gay Street.
Crews have been clearing medians, trees, and parking infrastructure between Front Street and Fourth Street over the past week, and the project is now moving into its next phase. As of today, utility work is getting underway beneath the street, marking the start of several weeks of behind-the-scenes construction.
That stretch of Gay Street is currently down to one eastbound lane, and on-street parking has been removed.
Temporary traffic signals are also going up at nearby intersections to help keep things moving during construction.
Sidewalks remain open, and access to businesses is being maintained throughout the work. The city is offering discounted parking at the 4th and Elm Garage, and designated loading zones are in place for deliveries, rideshares, and quick stops.
As a quick refresher, the Capital Line is a planned two-mile loop for walking and biking that will connect Gay, Fourth, and Rich Streets to the Scioto Peninsula. The project is being led by Downtown Columbus, Inc. in partnership with the City of Columbus, with full completion currently projected for 2028.
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This is the first real look at what’s to come, and while there’s still a long way to go, the transformation of Downtown Columbus is officially underway. For more info, head over to downtowncolumbus.com.
