To enhance the safety of pedestrians and motorists, construction has begun at the Hamilton/Granville intersection in Gahanna.
The work, which is currently under way, is collectively known as the “Hamilton/Granville Intersection Improvements Project.”. Work on the road and medians near the intersection is scheduled to be completed in early November, with additional work on sidewalks and traffic signals to be completed as necessary through November.
The Hamilton/Granville Intersection Improvement project was originally planned to be completed prior to the start of the 2011/2012 school year as to not interfere with school operations. However, the improvements on this project introduced many conflicts with existing utilities.
In preparation of the upcoming roadway work a major gas line and 14 AEP power poles were to be relocated. The gas line work was completed in the winter and new poles were placed in late spring. Unfortunately the work to transfer the overhead utilities (including power, cable and phone) to the new poles was extensive and required action from multiple entities who had to fit the work into their project schedules.
The City worked closely with the various utility providers to move this process along as quickly as possible; however, the utility companies set their own schedules and the work was not completed by the time the project was to begin. This delay has forced the project to be performed during the school year.
Upon completion, the project will introduce many new features that will enhance the safety of the intersection, including:
