March 2010 Newsletter

Fence and Block Watch Signs

I had the privilege to attend the last Murphys Pond Condominium Board Meeting. In that meeting we discussed the extension of the fence on the south side of the property to the marsh area. The board was charged with getting the estimate for that extension.

There is no status on the acquisition of Block Watch signs from the City of Columbus. If we wanted to buy and post the signs ourselves, they would cost $13 each. Additional “No Trespassing” signs would also be $13 each. This information was supplied to the Board.

Inventory & Mark Personal Items

Just a reminder to inventory all of your important items. Record make, model and serial number. A photo is also helpful. Just a reminder that I have the invisible markers for you to mark your items and a UV flashlight to verify the markings. It has been suggested that you use your driver’s license number and the mark. Just give me a call and I will get you a pen and a flashlight to borrow.

Gender Rd Proposed Improvements

Gender Road at Refugee Road – This location has been approved for funding in the Safety Program administered by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The south, east and west approaches to the intersection will be widened to provide two through lanes, a left turn lane and a right turn lane. The north approach of Gender Road will have two through lanes, two left turn lanes, and a right turn lane. Concrete medians will be constructed on the east and west approaches of Refugee Road to control access to and from the service stations. ODOT will select an engineering consultant to begin the development of construction plans. They are just starting the process to hire a consultant, so construction is several years away.

Gender Road from Lehman Road to US 33 – An application for safety funds was also submitted to ODOT for this section. The recommended improvements included widening the northern portion of Gender Road to three lanes to provide a center two way left turn lane. A traffic signal would be installed at Lehman Road. Left turn lanes would be built on Gender Road at Lehman Road, Winchester Highlands Drive and Winchester Lakes Boulevard. The southern section of Gender Road would be widened to five lanes. ODOT reviewed the application and has requested that Canal Winchester and Columbus contribute over half the project cost, which represents an expenditure of over $2,000,000. The two local jurisdictions are having discussions to decide how to respond to ODOT.

I have seen at least two plans for reconstructing Brice/Winchester Pike/Bixby intersection, but as of this time there have not been any funds committed to either plan. The intersection is incredibly dangerous, especially when it’s dark or there is reduced viability. I would like to petition Columbus to at least install a street light at the intersection. If anyone wants to help me with this, please email or call me.

REMINDER: Remain Vigilant and report suspicious activity to non-emergency number 645-4545. When personal safety is at risk or property is at risk, call 911.

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