Infrastructure Projects & Planning

2022 Street Resurfacing Map and List

Below is the 2022 Street Resurfacing Map and List. This project entails 8.3 miles of paving with an overall budget of $1.7 Million. The project is expected to be completed no later than the summer of 2023.

West Main Street Bridge Replacement

The Project will replace the structure of the current West Main Street Bridge with a new one.

Construction Begins: April 17, 2023

Duration: Approximately 6 Months

Construction Administrator: ODOT

Bid Amount: $2.59 Million

Funding: ODOT

Downtown Utility Burial Project

Downtown Newark still has many overhead electric and communication lines. These lines pose a significant health and safety hazard through the risk of fire, shock, or arc to area residents and businesses. Therefore, the City, in cooperation with AEP, has contracted with Claypool Electric to bury the lines underground in a manner consistent with current safety and building codes.

Underground infrastructure construction is complete.

The Contractor and AEP will be working to transfer power this spring/summer 2023.

The poles will be removed once communications lines have been relocated.

East Church Street Streetscape

East Church Street Streetscape
(between North 3rd and North 2nd Streets)
This project will replicate the section of West Church Street between North 4th and North 3rd Streets to include:
• Curb and gutter with inlets to improve drainage
• Sidewalk
• Resurfacing
• Decorative street lighting
• Streetscape elements (trees, benches, bike rakes, trash receptacles)
• Mid-block crosswalk at the alley

Construction Begins: June, 2023
Duration: 6 Months
Construction Administrator: City of Newark
Bid Amount: $1.04 Million
Funding: City of Newark, OPWC

Cherry Valley Road/Thornwood Crossing Bridge

Thornwood Crossing Potential Construction Impacts

Due to the necessary permanent acquisition of land associated with the T.J. Evans Trail and the proposed roadway closures, the City is seeking public input regarding the effects and the project in general. Questions and/or comments regarding this project may be directed to Brian Morehead bmorehead@newarkohio.net , City Engineer, City of Newark, Division of Engineering, 40 West Main Street, Newark, OH 43055; (740) 670-7727

Thornwood Crossing Bridge Project

Construction Begins: 2023
Duration: 18 Months
Construction Administrator: ODOT
Bid Amount: $15.37 Million
Funding: ODOT, City of Newark

Cherry Valley Road Bridge/Thornwood Crossing Public Involvement Meeting Information

The following are links to all documents that were presented at the Public Information Meeting held of June 22, 2016:

West Church Street Bridge over Raccoon Creek (at North Williams Street)

This project will replace the 3-span, steel beam bridge, originally constructed in 1958.

Bridge Closes: January 2, 2024
Bridge Opens: July 31, 2024
Construction Administrator: ODOT
Bid Amount: $4.07 Million
Funding: ODOT, City of Newark

South 11th Street Improvements

South 11th Street Improvements
(between West Main Street and Jefferson Street; including the south side of West Main Street and the North side of Jefferson Street to a location approximately 400 feet east of South 11th Street)

This project includes the following:
• Curb and gutter with inlets to improve drainage
• Sidewalk
• Resurfacing

Construction Begins: 2023
Duration: 3 Months
Construction Administrator: City of Newark
Bid Amount: $0.50 Million
Funding: Private Developer, City of Newark

West Church Street Improvements

The project location is West Church Street between North 29th Street and Dietrich Street. The project is an extension of the previous project completed west of North 29th Street, and will provide:

Storm sewer to convey stormwater runoff
Curb and gutter to control stormwater runoff
Sidewalk on both sides of the street for pedestrian safety
New pavement with a center turn lane to improve safety for turning motorists

Construction Begins: 2025
Duration: 6 Months
Construction Administrator: ODOT
Estimated Cost: $2 Million
Funding: ODOT, City of Newark

Moull Street and Jefferson Road Bridge Replacements

The purpose of this project is to replace deficient bridge structures on Moull Street over Log Pond Run and on Jefferson Road over Log Pond Run. Both bridges are NOT planned to be closed for construction at the same time.

Construction Begins: 2023
Duration: 6 Months
Construction Administrator: ODOT
Bid Amount: $1.05 Million
Funding: ODOT

Granville Road Multi-Use Path

This project will construct a multi-use path on the north side of Granville Road from North 21st Street to University Drive at the OSU Campus in order to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the area.

Construction Begins: 2025
Duration: 6 Months
Construction Administrator: ODOT
Estimated Cost: $1 Million
Funding: ODOT, City of Newark

Thornwood Drive Improvements (The Hill)

This project will reconstruct approximately 2/3-mile of roadway on Thornwood Drive, between River Road and Faye Drive. The new roadway will have standard width lanes and shoulders. A single-lane modern roundabout will be constructed at the intersection with West Main Street to improve safety and capacity at that intersection. This project is in the preliminary stages and more details will be provided when available. Questions and/or comments regarding this project may be directed to Brian Morehead bmorehead@newarkohio.net , City Engineer, City of Newark, Division of Engineering, 40 West Main Street, Newark, OH 43055; (740) 670-7727

Construction begins: 2026
Duration: 18 Months
Construction Administrator: ODOT
Estimated Cost: $13 Million
Funding: ODOT, City of Newark

Horns Hill Road/Waterworks Road/Cedar Run Road Roundabout

This project will construct a single-lane modern roundabout at the intersection.

Construction Begins: 2024
Duration: 3 Months
Construction Administrator: City of Newark
Estimated Cost: $1.50 Million
Funding: City of Newark

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