Update and Traffic Impacts

Effective July 13, 2026, for approximately two months, traffic moving eastbound and westbound on E. 5^th Ave. at Cassady Ave. is restricted to one through lane as the City of Columbus project progresses to reconstruct this intersection and Cassady Ave. from Delmar Dr. to 7^th Ave.

Cassady at Delmar Dr. south of the railroad tracks to E. 5^th Ave. remains restricted to one-way northbound traffic, and to one-way southbound traffic from just north of E. 7^th Ave. to E. 5^th Ave. for phase 1 construction. Drivers should continue to follow posted detour signs.

• Eastbound 5^th Ave traffic that wants to travel north on Cassady will be detoured to Stelzer Rd. to 17^th Ave., and then to Johnstown Rd. back to Cassady.
• Eastbound 5^th Ave traffic that wants to travel south on Cassady will be detoured to Stelzer Rd./James Rd. to E. Broad St. back to Cassady.
• Westbound 5^th Ave. traffic that wants to travel north on Cassady will be detoured to Nelson Rd./US 62 to Airport Dr. back to Cassady.
• Westbound 5^th Ave. traffic that wants to travel south on Cassady will be detoured to Nelson Rd./US 62 to E. Broad St. back to Cassady.

This traffic pattern is expected to shift later in 2026 when crews begin reconstruction of the east side of Cassady Ave.

In addition, the railroad crossing at Delmar Dr. will be closed for approximately 30 days this fall while the railroad completes project-related upgrades.

Updates regarding the timing of these traffic changes will be communicated to the community beforehand and on this Cassady Ave. project page. Use the Subscribe button to receive updates.

Relocation of multiple private utilities along Cassady has caused some roadwork construction delays. The project is on track to complete all improvements by summer 2027. Cassady Ave. is anticipated to be open to two-way traffic south of E. 5^th Ave. by next spring.