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I-71 Southbound Flyover Ramp

Sector: Bridge • Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Source: Ohio Department of Transportation (.gov)

Project
Under Construction

The Ohio Department of Transportation's Downtown Ramp Up project includes the construction of a new I-71 southbound flyover ramp that stands 100 feet above the Scioto River and is nearly a mile long. The ramp carries I-71 southbound traffic over I-70 westbound, eliminating the existing left-side merge and reducing lane changes to improve safety and reduce congestion. This phase also includes recon

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Bridge, Road, Government
Location
Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Ohio Department of Transportation (.gov)

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The project “I-71 Southbound Flyover Ramp” is an infrastructure initiative in the Bridge sector, located in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Ohio Department of Transportation (.gov).

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2026-07-22

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The Ohio Department of Transportation's Downtown Ramp Up project includes the construction of a new I-71 southbound flyover ramp that stands 100 feet above the Scioto River and is nearly a mile long. The ramp carries I-71 southbound traffic over I-70 westbound, eliminating the existing left-side merge and reducing lane changes to improve safety and reduce congestion. This phase also includes reconstruction of the Front Street bridge, construction of a new eastbound ramp to Fulton Street, replacement of the I-70 westbound bridge deck over SR 315, and improvements to surrounding city streets.

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Transportation

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Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Ohio

City

Columbus

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Ohio Department of Transportation (.gov)

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Sector

Bridge, Road, Government

Article published date

2025-12-21

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