2025 Downtown Signalization Project

CURRENT PROJECT STATUS as of 8/14/2025:

  • All intersections are OPEN!

  • The majority of the hardscape (i.e. bricks, concrete) has been installed.

  • Plantings and electrical work are in progress and will continue through this month.

  • Keep in mind that while progress is evident, the project is still in-progress. Pedestrian crossing signals, push-button activators, enhanced lighting, and pavement markings - which are crucial to the proper function of each intersection and crosswalk -are not able to be finalized until the new traffic signals are installed.

  • Temporary pedestrian crosswalk signals are in place at the midblock crossing.

  • The new Smart Signals and mast arms have an expected install date of early December 2025 due to the 10-week delay on top of the 25-week shipping estimate provided by the ODOT contractor upon ordering.

Timeline
April-November 2025

Total Cost of Project
$2.19 million

Contractor
Complete General Construction

Project Partners

  • CESO, Inc. Engineering Firm

  • Licking Co. Area Transportation Study

  • Ohio Department of Transportation

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Key Improvements to the Downtown Area:

  • Pedestrian Safety - shortened crossing distances, improved visibility & lighting, ADA compliant crosswalks

  • Traffic Congestion Mitigation - smart signals through all intersections allowing for improved traffic flow, left turn signals onto S. Main St. and N. Pearl St.

  • Environmental - green infrastructure via rain gardens will improve runoff and decrease pollutants, pollinator-friendly planting beds

  • Aesthetics - a cleaner, greener streetscape with fewer utility poles and increased plantings throughout downtown