Street, Water, & Sewer
Infrastructure Projects
This page contains street project updates in Bexley. Updates regarding these projects, such as parking restrictions, road closures, and water interruptions are posted on this page as they occur.
Please note: The 2023 sidewalk program will start in mid-April, and the project will be roughly from Parkview to Cassady. Details will be added as they are finalized.
This page is updated weekly. Check back for additional notices from city officials or project engineers.
Contact Information
Phone: (614) 559-4220
Fax: (614) 559-4201
Bexley Service Garage
1777 Delmar Drive
Bexley, Ohio 43209
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Project:
Drexel Avenue Improvements
March 27, 2023 Update
Drexel Avenue - Main to Broad:
The majority of the storm inlets have been installed; the remaining will be installed this week while Columbus School for Girls is on spring break. The concrete work will resume next week, and will include curbs, medians, and bump outs. The sewer relining work is complete.
We are now complete with the underground utility improvements and will be begin installing the curb bump-outs and medians at various intersections along South Drexel from Main Street to Broad Street beginning the week of April 3rd, 2023. We anticipate that this work will take approximately four months and will be completed by the end of July.
To date we have completed the rehabilitation of the existing storm and sanitary sewers to enhance the function of our sewage and drainage system. We have also completed the replacement of our water mains in this corridor to improve the function of our water system and provide better water quality and fire hydrant flow.
We are now ready to begin the final improvements, primarily focused on traffic calming and pedestrian safety. As we’ve discussed in several public meetings, this phase of work will include changes to curb lines to install bump outs, and a limited number of medians. For details on these projects, you may download the traffic calming plan at the link below:
Drexel Avenue Traffic Calming Plan - FINAL
As we progress on this project, residents along the street will be notified of any special conditions such as temporary road closures. Please be sure to keep an eye out for notices on your front door which will be placed in advance of work that may impact your driveway or curb.
Project:
Storm Sewer Lining Projects
March 2023 Update
Chelsea Avenue lining is complete.
Week of 3/6-3/10:
Pleasent Ridge storm system is being lined
See notice for details here.
Week of 3/13-3/17:
Northview and Caroline storm sewers to be lined.
Dear City of Bexley, OH Resident,
The City of Bexley has contracted Inliner Solutions, LLC to rehabilitate and install a cured in place pipe liner inside the storm sewer system near the vicinity of your neighborhood. Over the past few weeks they have been cleaning and preparing the underground pipes to have a new cured in place pipe liner installed.
The liner installation will occur during normal business hours on the date below. There will be trucks and equipment located in the roadway and cones and flaggers to direct vehicular traffic. Because this is the storm sewer there should be no inconvenience to your normal water and sewage usage during the lining process. This sewer is only used for conducting rainwater and surface runoff from the street drains.
If you do notice a strong odor in your home this may be a sign that you have an unknown connection from your interior plumbing to the storm sewer system. The odor is not harmful at the low levels typically detectable by smell and will dissipate as the work is completed. If it is noticeable in your home or facility it is best to ventilate by running a fan or opening a window. If you notice any unusual odor or backup of water inside your home during this time you should call the City of Bexley Public Service Department at (614) 559-4220 to make a report. This is not usual as there should be no connections from the interior plumbing of your home to the storm sewer system.
Date of lining: ________________________________________________________
If you have any questions regarding this work, please contact:
On-site foreman: ______________________________________________________
Anyone who is concerned about potential sewer gas entry into their home can take precautions to fill their plumbing traps with water periodically to prevent them from drying out. Every drain line should have a u-trap which holds water to prevent gas and odor from the sewer backing up into your building. If some drains are not used regularly, they may dry out and allow sewer gas and odor to enter your home.
Fill all bathtub drains, shower drains, basement floor drains and sinks periodically to ensure they have enough water to prevent gas backup.