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Upper Arlington outlines busy 2026 CIP: Northwest Boulevard reconstruction, waterlines, sidewalks and shared‑use path
Summary
City engineer and parks staff walked council through the 2026 capital improvement program: Northwest Boulevard Phase 3 reconstruction slated after July 4, targeted street maintenance and reconstruction lists, waterline and hydrant projects, an ODOT-funded crosswalk enhancement (~$393,000), a Riverside Drive shared‑use path ($750,000 state capital grant) and parks projects including the Devon toddler pool and Fancyburg site rebid.
City Engineer Aaron Scott briefed council on the 2026 capital improvement program and a public “story map” that locates projects and provides schedule and contact details.
Key transportation projects include Northwest Boulevard Phase 3, described as a full reconstruction with curb work and new pavement base; staff said the work is scheduled to begin immediately after the July 4 parade and that Columbia Gas restorations will be required to restore parade‑ready pavement. Scott called the project "a pretty large" reconstruction but noted it will not include waterline replacement in this phase.
The plan also separates street maintenance…
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