CENTRAL PARKWAY REIMAGINED
THE PROCESS
DOTE has developed a plan to improve the north-south section of Central Parkway between Plum and Liberty streets. The project is following ODOT’s five-phase Project Development Process:
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Planning Phase
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Preliminary Engineering
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Environmental Engineering
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Final Engineering and right-of-way acquisition (if necessary)
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Construction
The Project is currently in the Environmental Engineering Phase of the plan.
The Preliminary Engineering Phase, initiated in 2023, included an online survey, in-person public open houses, and virtual sharing of materials for the public to contribute their input on the project.
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THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE PLAN
A Preferred Alternative was presented at a public meeting in October of 2023. Following a public comment period, the City finalized the Preliminary Design Report. The final alternative presented in the final preliminary design report underwent minor modifications following the public meeting.
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View the Final Report here.
View the October Public Meeting Comments here.
View the Central Parkway Renderings here.
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DOTE is currently advancing this project in a phased approach, beginning with the detailed design of the improvements from Ezzard Charles Drive to Liberty Street (Phase 1). The Environmental Engineering Phase began in the Summer of 2024 with detailed engineering analysis and design. A view of the illustrative plan, based on the current level of design for the first phase can be found here.
SCHEDULE
Below is the project's tentative schedule:
Preliminary design, cost estimates, and public engagement
9 months
SPRING
2023
WINTER
2024
CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING
Construction
16 months
Final design and engineering
12 months
During construction, DOTE expects the traffic impact for motorists to be minimal. DOTE construction management staff will always be on site during construction and will coordinate construction activity with all bordering property owners, businesses and operators, and residents as needed.
CONSTRUCTION TIMING
The bulk of project planning and related work (such as detailed engineering, property acquisition and utility relocations) cannot be completed until a Preferred Alternative has been identified. Following identification of the preferred alternative, the bulk of construction will be performed shortly after designs are finalized and will be completed over the course of a 16-month period.