Bethel Road at Dierker Road Intersection Improvements

This project will convert Blossom Field Blvd to a public street and upgrade the roadway to meet standards, with new streetlights and curb and pavement repairs. It will enable Blossom Field to be connected to the new Westbourne Ave extension from Taylor Station Rd currently being constructed by the city. This project aims to help divert traffic volume and create safer conditions on westbound E Broad St that intend to go north on Taylor Station Rd and southbound Taylor Station traffic that wants to travel east on Broad St.

The project also serves as the second phase of the Westbourne Ave extension. A shared-use path will be constructed along the east side of Blossom Field and sidewalk along the west side to fill gaps. These new facilities for safe walking and biking will create connectivity to the new shared-use path and sidewalk being constructed in the East Broad Street arterial rehabilitation project, Phases 1 and 2. A roundabout at Blossom Field and Westbourne Ave will help to slow driver speeds and decrease crash severity.

This location is on the Vision Zero Columbus High Injury Network due to the number of serious or fatal crashes, and/or crashes involving vulnerable road users like people walking, biking or on a motorcycle.