Franklin County Engineer

W. North Broadway over the Olentangy River will be reduced to one lane in each direction, between SR-315 N. On-Ramp/Ohio Health Parkway and Milton Avenue, beginning Monday, March 2, 2026, for bridge rehabilitation. The closure will last approximately one-hundred fifty-two (152) days, weather permitting.

Walnut Street, at the intersection of Walnut Street and New Albany-Condit Road (SR-605), will be closed beginning Monday, March 2, 2026, for construction of a multi-lane roundabout. The closure will last approximately ninety (90) days, weather permitting.

Celebrate Engineers Week! Each year, Engineers Week (EWeek) brings together engineers, students, and communities nationwide to recognize how engineering shapes the world around us. Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, EWeek is more than a celebration, it’s a call to inspire the next generation. In 2026, EWeek takes place February 22–28. This year’s theme, “Transform Your Future,” highlights the power of engineering to create opportunity, drive innovation, and build stronger communities. From the roads we travel to the bridges that connect us, engineering truly transforms our future. #EWeek2026

Engineering innovation was on full display at the 6th Annual Central Ohio Miniature Bridge Building Competition! We were proud to once again host this hands-on STEM experience alongside the Central Ohio Association of Bridge Construction and Design, Ohio Department of Transportation - Columbus District 6, The Ohio State University College of Engineering, the American Society of Civil Engineers, OSU Student Chapter, and the American Institute of Steel Construction.

This year, 347 students from 17 schools across five counties formed 142 teams and put their bridges to the test, competing for the highest load-to-weight ratio. The excitement in the room was undeniable as every bridge faced the ultimate challenge. We’re proud to keep building opportunities that connect students to real-world engineering and to help shape the next generation of problem-solvers right here in Central Ohio.

#TeamFCEO is proud to recognize Professional Surveyor Jackson Brandel, P.S., who earned first place in the Ohio Society of Professional Surveyors (OSPS) Survey Plat Competition at the OSPS Annual Conference. Jackson’s award-winning plat, submitted as part of the annual competition, documented an annexation detachment from the City of Columbus to Prairie Township, highlighting the precision, expertise, and dedication that professional surveying brings to our communities every day. Congratulations, Jackson!

We’re grateful to everyone who took time to attend our recent public meetings and share feedback on the Franklin County Safety Action Plan. Your input is helping guide efforts to improve transportation safety across our community. Thank you for being part of the process! To learn more visit: https://hdp-us-prod-app-wspusa-engages-files.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/9417/5985/9152/Franklin-County-SS4A_Factsheet_Project-Overview_10062025.pdf