Changes coming this spring to downtown Hilliard

HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) - With the start of spring, upcoming changes are being made to downtown Hilliard, including a permanent road closure in front of Hilliard Station Park.

According to a social media post, the city is making infrastructure improvements starting Monday. The city website noted the changes will improve safety, providing a better experience for residents.

There are three phases, including changes to Main and Center streets, resurfacing Main Street and repairing sidewalks along Wayne Street. With these improvements, there will be many closures and detours.

Construction on Main and Center streets begins Monday and will run for two weeks. Daily closures are expected from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the intersection to install an underground storm sewer. Other plans include improvements to curbs, ramps and crosswalks.

This will also result in the permanent closure of Center Street between Main and Wayne streets where Hilliard Station Park is located. The city's website noted the area between Hilliard Station Park and Center Street Market has been blocked off to vehicles since 2021.

Starting April 8, there will be a two-week closure to reconstruct the Main and Center streets intersection and repair the railroad track pavement. Other closures for resurfacing Main Street with curb and pavement repairs will begin in June.

Construction is expected to be completed at the end of June.