Bale Kenyon Road widening to begin in 2023
"Work on the first phase of widening Bale Kenyon Road is expected to begin in 2023.
Documents show Phase 1 starting just south of East Orange Road and continuing south to a point north of Kendal Lane.
This project features a much-needed road widening along this well-traveled roadway. The addition of a bike path in this project will provide connection to Westerville and beyond.
Relocation of utilities along the Phase 1 route and any necessary tree removal have been completed. Work is expected to start after the current school year ends.
The map provided also shows the Phase 2 and 3 sections to be completed later.
Phase 3 would extend from the southern end of Phase 1 to a point north of Pine Ridge Drive. Phase 2 would extend from the southern end of Phase 3 to East Powell Road.
Trustees also passed a resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Clean Ohio Trail Fund, which earlier authorized Orange Township to receive about $300,000 for its Lewis Center Trail Phase 3 project.
"This trail section is the next piece of the picturesque Alum Creek Trail along Lewis Center Road. Phase 3 will take the path north to Harbor Drive and includes a pedestrian crossing into the Alum Creek State Park visitor center, providing a unique access point to Alum Creek State Park," the township's spring 2022 newsletter said."
Posted Jan 4, 2023, 6:11 PM UTC · edited