Exciting news, Hilliard: The City’s newest roundabout at Cosgray and Scioto Darby roads is now open to traffic.
On Thursday, crews opened three legs of the roundabout. The south leg of the roundabout, for the new Cosgray Road extension, will re-close to allow crews to complete construction on the roadway.
Traffic barrels will remain in some lanes of the roundabout to prevent drivers from choosing lanes that exit south onto the new street. The Cosgray Road extension, which will provide access to the new Hilliard Recreation and Wellness Campus, The Well, is scheduled to open by the end of November.
This new multi-lane hybrid roundabout will accommodate more lanes for future growth.
Features include:
- Overhead lane control signs (coming soon) to assist drivers in choosing the correct lane
- On the westbound and southbound approaches, separate lanes for left turns, through lanes, and right turns to keep traffic moving
- Raised crosswalks to slow vehicle speeds and increase safety for people walking and bicycling
- “Spirals” and pavement markings to direct drivers from their lane in the roundabout to their exit
Later this fall, two new crosswalks with flashing beacons will be installed to connect nearby neighborhoods and businesses to the more than two miles of new trails built within The Well campus. The crosswalks will also provide access the Darby Town center businesses.
“We are excited to get one step closer to delivering this project to the residents of Hilliard,” said Letty Schamp, City of Hilliard Transportation and Mobility Director. “The new roundabout will not only move vehicles more efficiently through the intersection but, most importantly, will improve safety for people walking and bicycling between our neighborhoods, parks, and local businesses.”
The Well is expected to open in summer 2025.
Watch the video above or at this link to learn how to navigate the roundabout.
