Joyce Avenue Phase II & 17th Avenue Improvements

The Joyce Avenue Improvements Project is a joint effort between the City of Columbus’ Department of Public Service and Department of Public Utilities. This project has a two-fold purpose:

  1. Reconstruction of Joyce Avenue (Twelfth Avenue to Kenmore Road-6,255 feet) and Seventeenth Avenue (Billiter Avenue to the east of Joyce Avenue, plus sidewalk/multi-use path on Seventeenth from Joyce Avenue to Brentnell Avenue-6,045 feet)
  2. Study Seventeenth Avenue to determine the storm sewer nee and provide design services.  The Joyce Avenue/Seventeenth Avenue roadways lack pedestrian facilities and there are considerable drainage problems.

The final design blends solutions for roadway issues and stormwater issues. The project was a success owing to early and ongoing communications with the stakeholders, utilities, and the City agencies; a proactive approach that kept the City staff updated and actively involved; active stakeholder involvement; and meeting schedule milestones.

The engineering elements include traffic analysis, utility coordination, and implementing the complete streets/multi-modal elements. The final design included complete reconstruction of the roadway with a new three-lane section that includes a new curb and gutter, a multi-purpose pathway along the west side of the roadway, and a sidewalk along the east side. Various other utility improvements for water, sanitary, power, and technology were included in the project.

Services

Transportation, Water

Market

Local and State Governments

Location

Columbus, Ohio