Improvements to major Dublin highway interchange moving forward

The lengthy process that could eventually bring improvements to the U.S. Route 33 and State Route 161-Post Road interchange have taken an important step forward, according to ThisWeek News.

The City of Dublin has received new funding from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and the Ohio Department of Transportation for the comprehensive roadway.

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The proposed changes include two loop ramps which would eliminate the need to access Route 33 via left turn, as well as multi-lane roundabouts intended to improve traffic congestion in the area.

The project is estimated to cost $48.61 million. The MORPC’s $10 million contribution to the improvements join $11.25 million from TRAC, $2.6 million from the city of Dublin, $3.5 million from Union County, and $880,000 from ODOT, along with $2.75 million from developer contributions.

Hopefully, these improvements will bring relief to this overworked interchange, which is operating 200% over capacity, leading to rush hour congestion and delays.

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