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Progress Continues On ODOT’s Far East Freeway Project
As part of the comprehensive Far East Freeway project, construction crews in Ohio are upgrading the interchanges of I-70/I-270/ Brice Road along I-70 eastbound in Columbus. The multi-phased Far East Freeway undertaking calls for a series of improvements designed to address growing travel demand between Columbus and east-central Ohio by upgrading I-70 from Livingston Avenue in Franklin County to the Fairfield/Licking County line. “I-70 westbound between I-270 and Brice Road is a very heavily traveled stretch of roadway, with both interchanges experiencing high traffic volumes,” ODOT transportation engineer Heath Houser told Construction Equipment Guide. “The westbound section of I-70 between the I-270 and Brice Road interchanges is prone to congestion because of the weaving that occurs between drivers entering from Brice Road and those shifting right to exit onto I-270. The goal of the westbound project is to reduce the merge/weave that creates congestion along this section of I-70.”
Cindy Riley
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CEG CORRESPONDENT
see ODOT page 8
The Far East Freeway project actually consists of four areas, each with its own series of phases. Construction on the $90 million westbound phase began in the spring of 2025.
CEC Celebrates Safety Week With Training, Safety Fair
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olumbus Equipment Company (CEC) reinforced its commitment to workplace safety during its annual Safety Week, held May 25-29, 2026, culminating with a Safety Fair on May 29 at its facility. Throughout the week, employees participated in a variety of safety-focused training sessions, including CPR and First Aid, Rigging Safety, Forklift Certification and Pickup and Service Truck Inspections. The goal was to provide employees with practical knowledge and hands-on experience to help maintain a safe working environment.
Columbus Equipment Company team members pose in front of the company’s “Committed to Safety” banner during a safety-focused training event held at the dealership’s facility.
The week concluded with a Safety Fair featuring interactive stations, raffle prizes, food trucks and personal protective equipment (PPE) vendors. Employees earned participation tickets at each station throughout the day, which were entered into raffles for prizes. One of the most popular stations was a live fire extinguisher training demonstration conducted with assistance from local fire professionals. Employees received instruction before taking turns extinguishing live flames in a controlled environment. see COLUMBUS page 4