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Howlett Loop Closes, CABS Midwest Campus Stop Reopens

holman.126@osu.edu | February 12, 2026
alternative stops on Fyffe Road north of Woody Hayes and on Woody Hayes near Herrick

Continuing through July 2026, rolling lane closures will move east to west along Woody Hayes Drive, between the Olentangy River bridge and Kenny Road. Two-way traffic will be maintained, however travel delays are anticipated. This project supports utility work required for the Innovation District at Ohio State. 

All are encouraged to be alert, aware of your surroundings and eliminate distracted behaviors. Look out for your fellow Buckeyes and follow the rules of the road.

View phasing details below for timing of impacts. 

January to Mid-February

  • Attention CABS Riders: The CABS westbound Midwest Campus bus stop will be closed.
    • Heading to the Buckeye Lot from Midwest Campus?
      • Use the temporary stop in front of the Ag Admin building on the east side of Fyffe Road, north of Woody Hayes Drive.
      • Take the Buckeye Express (BE) or Campus Loop South (CLS)
    • Heading to the Carmack Lots on West Campus from Midwest Campus?
      • Use the temporary stop on the north side of Woody Hayes Drive, just west of Herrick Drive.
      • Take the Northwest Connector (NWC) or Campus Connector (CC)
  • The north sidewalk and mid-block crosswalk at the Midwest Campus bus stop will be closed. Pedestrians will be detoured to the south sidewalk at Fyffe Road.
  • Motorists should anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic at the Woody Hayes Drive and Fyffe Road intersection.
  • Parking adjacent to the Agricultural Administration and Engineering buildings will be accessible only via Fyffe Road.  

 

Mid-February to Late March / Early April 2026

  • Beginning February 23 and continuing through late March / early April, Fyffe / Howlett Court, including the roadway and parking spaces, will be closed. Emergency vehicle access only will be available via the Plumb Hall lot. Coffey Road will remain accessible.
  • Beginning February 27, the CABS westbound Midwest Campus bus stop, north sidewalk and mid-block crosswalk will reopen.
  • Woody Hayes Drive lane restrictions will remain in place and will move westbound through July 2026. 

 

Late March / Early April to July 2026

  • Woody Hayes Drive lane restrictions remain.