Hard Road
A project began in 2008 to widen Hard Road between Linworth Road and SR 315. When finished, Hard Road will have two lanes in each direction and a shared center turn lane. Curbs, gutters, and sidewalks are also being installed. Olentangy River Road will be widened as well to provide an additional lane southbound. A new intersection will be constructed at Hard Road and SR 315 and the intersection at SR 315 and Olentangy River Road will change. Below are conceptual renderings of what the new intersections will look like and Photos of the progress.
JUNE 15, 2010 UPDATE
THANK YOU for your patience. Wet weather throughout the weekend and into the start of the work week has delayed completion of permanent striping and paving on Hard Road. Crews are on stand-by and ready to go as soon as the weather breaks.
Progress to Date
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Two lanes of westbound Hard Road now open
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New intersection at Hard Road and SR 315 now open
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New intersection requires time to adjust
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Eastbound Hard Road complete when weather clears
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How long will Olentangy River Road be closed?
A: Work on Olentangy River Road began Monday, June 14 and is scheduled to last six weeks.
Q: How do I get from I-270 west to Hard Road?
A: The intersection of Olentangy River Road and SR 315 is closed so crews can reconstruct Olentangy River Road between SR 315 and Hard Road. There are several options to reach Hard Road from I-270 west including:
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I-270 west to Sawmill Road north to Hard Road
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I-270 west to SR 315 south to SR 161 east to SR 315 north to the new intersection at Hard Road and SR 315
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I-270 west to SR 315 south to SR 161 west to Olentangy River Road north to Wilson Bridge Road west to Linworth Road north to Hard Road
The intersection of Olentangy River Road and SR 315 will remain closed for six weeks while crews rebuild the roadway.
Q: Once construction is complete how will I get from I-270 west to Hard Road?
A: When work on Olentangy River Road is complete the intersection at SR 315 and Olentangy River Road will reopen. Motorists on I-270 west will be able to go north on SR 315 and use Olentangy River Road to access Hard Road.
Q: How do I get from Hard Road to SR 315 north?
A: During the reconstruction of Olentangy River Road between Hard Road and SR 315 the posted detour is Hard Road to SR 315 south to SR 161 east to SR 315 north.
Q: Once construction is complete how will I get from Hard Road to SR 315 north?
A: When work on Olentangy River Road is complete motorists on Hard Road will take Olentangy River Road to SR 315 north similar to the old configuration.
Q: How do I get from SR 315 south to Hard Road?
A: During construction on Olentangy River Road motorists will need to continue south on SR 315 to SR 161. At SR 161 there are two options:
Right turns are not permitted from SR 315 south to Hard Road and there are signs posted to indicate this.
Q: Once construction is complete, how will I access Hard Road if I am driving south on SR 315?
A: When construction is complete traffic southbound on SR 315 will use Olentangy River Road to access Hard Road similar to the old configuration.
Thank you again for your patience while this work is completed. Even with the wet weather, the project is progressing and is still on schedule to be complete this fall.