MEDIA ALERT

City of Columbus Launching Two-Way Traffic on Front Street and Marconi Boulevard

The Department of Public Service is launching two-way traffic on Front Street and Marconi Boulevard on Tuesday, Nov. 12, as construction finishes on improvements including enhanced crosswalks, new signals, street lighting, sidewalks and curb. The conversion from one-way to two-way traffic flow will help to slow speeds, create safer conditions for all who use these streets, and make it easier to access businesses, offices, government buildings and other destinations in this area of Downtown.

WHO:

Director Kelly Scocco, Department of Public Service

City Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla

Amy Taylor, President, Downtown Columbus, Inc.

WHEN:

Tuesday, November 12, 11 a.m.

WHERE:

Front Street at the northwest corner at Gay Street

Columbus 43215

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