- Morse/Johnstown Rd. Roundabout
Public Meetings: The first public open house was held on February 9, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Christian Community Church North, 5586 Olentangy River Road. During the meeting the public could review plans, ask questions, and provide written comments. Click here for the Franklin County Engineer Fact Sheet from Open House.
The Sharon Township Trustees will host a meeting to hear from their constituents on proposed improvements to the Olentangy River Road and Linworth Road intersection on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 from 6:00-7:00 pm at Memorial Hall, 137 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. The Trustees will dedicate an hour for this discussion. The focus of the meeting is to get feedback from Sharon Township residents. Franklin Co. Engineers will be invited to the meeting. Need more information or detail?: Do you live in Sharon Township? See http://www.worthington.org/city/sharon.htm.
The NWCA will also host a public meeting with the Franklin County Engineer on Wednesday April 29, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Location Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Rd. The Engineer will make a formal presentation and take direct questions from the audience.
Information about Roundabouts: Visit the Franklin County Engineer at http://www.franklincountyengineer.org/ for more information about Roundabouts. Click here for a Roundabout Users Guide.
NWCA’s Position: The NWCA have not made a formal recommendation on this project. During the May Monthly meeting, the Board of Trustees will vote to make a formal position on this project. At this point, the Board is doing everything it can to learn more about the plans and help residents receive answers to their very important questions.
Local Media Coverage: Do you have a link to a story– send it to Jen at JenniferAAdair@yahoo.com.
Independant Review: After much public comment and a general negative view of the Roundabout, the Franklin County Engineer sought an independant review from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal HIghway Administration in conjuction with Iowa State University, Institute for Transportation. The results of that study were published on November 30, 2009. Click here to read the Final Report. NWCA will remain is close contact with Sharon Township and Franklin County regarding this very important matter.
