Bridge Rehabilitation - Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard over the Railroad Tunnel

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This project will rehabilitate the Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard roadway bridges that cross over the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The Front Street Bridge is located south of W. Nationwide Blvd., and the Nationwide Boulevard Bridge is located between N. High St. and N. Front St.

The Front Street Bridge construction involves a major superstructure replacement with a new bridge deck, including the roadway and sidewalk. The Nationwide Boulevard Bridge rehabilitation will include replacing expansion seals and reconstructing sidewalks.

These bridges were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s. This project’s upgrade and maintenance will extend the life of each structure to support safe vehicle and pedestrian travel for access to Downtown, the Arena District and nearby neighborhoods and attractions.

This project will rehabilitate the Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard roadway bridges that cross over the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The Front Street Bridge is located south of W. Nationwide Blvd., and the Nationwide Boulevard Bridge is located between N. High St. and N. Front St.

The Front Street Bridge construction involves a major superstructure replacement with a new bridge deck, including the roadway and sidewalk. The Nationwide Boulevard Bridge rehabilitation will include replacing expansion seals and reconstructing sidewalks.

These bridges were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s. This project’s upgrade and maintenance will extend the life of each structure to support safe vehicle and pedestrian travel for access to Downtown, the Arena District and nearby neighborhoods and attractions.

  • Traffic Impacts

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    On Monday, May 4, Phase 1 construction on the Front St and Nationwide Blvd bridge rehabilitation project is expected to start. The Columbus Department of Public Service anticipates final authorization from Norfolk Southern Railroad by then for construction to begin.

    During Phase 1, Front St. traffic will be maintained one lane in each direction from Nationwide Blvd. to Hickory St., with access open to the Nationwide Parking Garage, 285 N. Front St. This phase and traffic pattern is expected to last until late summer 2026.

    During Phase 2, Front St. will be closed from Nationwide Blvd. to Hickory St. with no access to the parking garage north entrance. Access will be maintained to the garage’s south entrance. A travel lane across the bridge will be made available for special events traffic. Construction is expected to finish by late 2026.

    The project team will work to minimize impacts as much as possible to area businesses, employers, residents and event venues while keeping construction on schedule. Use the Stay Informed Subscribe button on the page to receive project updates.

    On Monday, May 4, Phase 1 construction on the Front St and Nationwide Blvd bridge rehabilitation project is expected to start. The Columbus Department of Public Service anticipates final authorization from Norfolk Southern Railroad by then for construction to begin.

    During Phase 1, Front St. traffic will be maintained one lane in each direction from Nationwide Blvd. to Hickory St., with access open to the Nationwide Parking Garage, 285 N. Front St. This phase and traffic pattern is expected to last until late summer 2026.

    During Phase 2, Front St. will be closed from Nationwide Blvd. to Hickory St. with no access to the parking garage north entrance. Access will be maintained to the garage’s south entrance. A travel lane across the bridge will be made available for special events traffic. Construction is expected to finish by late 2026.

    The project team will work to minimize impacts as much as possible to area businesses, employers, residents and event venues while keeping construction on schedule. Use the Stay Informed Subscribe button on the page to receive project updates.

Page last updated: 29 Apr 2026, 11:02 AM