As a resident of Strawberry Farms subdivision, located directly in the middle of the largest road construction project since.... well ever (this was bigger than even the I-670 construction project) I have been personally affected by every orange barrel put up over the last 3 1/2 years. I have seen the impact on the areas real estate market, heard the complaints from residents, and sat in traffic for hours on end trying to figure out which exit ramp was open and which lanes were closed.
Finally, this week all of it opens up and we'll see the dramatic economic impact this will have on our area. The Sunbury and 161 Krogers and surrounding businesses will enjoy a renewed influx of traffic and customers, the nearby apartments that were giving away rent to pack units should now find new tenants with ease, and home sellers will see an increase in traffic in open houses which could, in time, lead to a rebound in sales prices.
Residents of Huber Village, Strawberry Farms, Little Turtle, Sunbury Woods, New Albany, Gahanna, and other surrounding communities will all benefit from the increased ease of access and area improvement.
I am energized and optimistic about the quality and care given by the engineers and ODOT who spent a lot of time and money ensuring that this construction project was done with the mindset of improving the economic impact of the area.
Residents may take a little time getting adjusted to the new exit ramps and routes to their homes, but I think most will be very pleased with how this alleviates the severe congestion with which we were accustomed.
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