White Road & McDowell Road Improvements

GROVE CITY, OHIO

White Road & McDowell Road Improvements

Project Overview

Ribway was selected by the Franklin County Engineer’s Office to provide design engineering and engineering services during construction for improvements at the critical urban White Road & McDowell Road intersection. This project aimed to reduce vehicular accidents and alleviate pedestrian safety concerns.

The project was coordinated among:

City of Grove City
Jefferson Township
City of Columbus
Franklin County Engineer’s Office

Scope of Work

Roadway & Intersection Improvements

Widening of 3,000 feet of White Road on both sides of the intersection of McDowell Road.
Expansion from 2-lane to 3-lane, adding:
- Dedicated left-turn lanes.
- Center turn lanes to improve traffic flow.
Geometric enhancements:
- Radii return revisions for better turning movements.
- Horizontal and vertical alignment adjustments.
- Vertical profile improvements to enhance drainage and mitigate yard flooding.

Infrastructure & Drainage Upgrades

Full-depth, full-width pavement replacement with striping.
Drainage system replacement:
- Converted an open drainage system to a closed storm sewer system.
- Installed 12″, 15″, 18″, and 21″ storm sewer piping.
Water main upgrades:
- Relocated an existing 8-inch water main.
- Extended a 12-inch water main.

Pedestrian & Safety Enhancements

New sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks, curbs, and gutters to improve walkability.
Residential and commercial driveway improvements.
ADA-compliant accessibility curb ramps.
Designated school crossings for improved student safety.
New mast-arm street lighting with detectors on all approaches.

Additional Services Provided

Erosion Control (SW3P) Plan.
Maintenance-of-Traffic & Detour Signing Plan
Soils Investigations
Environmental Permitting for:
- Water main extensions.
- Reconnection of discharge lines from private septic system leach fields.