Groveport Council dedicates municipal parcel for Wirt Road realignment and downtown parking
The legislation dedicates 0.150 acres of city-owned land as public right-of-way for roadway, sidewalk, drainage, and utility work.
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Groveport City Council approved legislation designating a 0.150-acre city-owned parcel for public right-of-way to support the Wirt Road realignment and municipal parking lot project. Council expedited the measure Monday, Nov. 9, suspending the three-reading rule to adopt the ordinance on a single reading three days after Council Member Karen Fraser introduced it.
Under the adopted ordinance, the city dedicated and accepted the 0.150-acre tract as public right-of-way, granting the city, its contractors, utility providers, and the general public the right to use the property for roadway, sidewalk, drainage, and utility purposes. The legislation states the dedication is essential to the successful completion of the street realignment and parking project.
The land dedication advances a broader municipal capital project to realign approximately 400 feet of Wirt Road and expand downtown parking capacity by adding more than 40 parking spaces in historic Groveport. The realignment and construction aim to improve traffic circulation and vehicle access near Main and Wirt streets.
Downtown traffic and parking have adjusted to construction throughout the year. Wirt Road has been closed between Main and Walnut streets since Jan. 5. On Oct. 6, parking shifted to a new parking lot where the old Kids Space was located.
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Groveport City Council approved legislation designating a 0.150-acre city-owned parcel for public right-of-way to support the Wirt Road realignment and municipal parking lot project.
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Section 1: That the City Council hereby declares and designates the real property owned by the City of Groveport consisting of approximately 0.150 acres, and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto, to be utilized for public right-of-way purposes.
Groveport City Council approved legislation designating a 0.150-acre city-owned parcel for public right-of-way to support the Wirt Road realignment and municipal parking lot project.
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WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Wirt Road Realignment and Municipal Parking Lot Design Project, the dedication of said right-of-way is essential to the successful completion of the Project.
Under the adopted ordinance, the city dedicated and accepted the 0.150-acre tract as public right-of-way, granting the city, its contractors, utility providers, and the general public the right to use the property for roadway, sidewalk, drainage, and utility purposes.
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Section 2: That the 0.150-acre tract described in Exhibit A is hereby dedicated and accepted as public right-of-way of the City of Groveport. Such dedication and acceptance shall include the right of the City, its agents, contractors, utility providers, and the general public to use the property for lawful right-of-way purposes, including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, drainage, utility, and related transportation and public infrastructure purposes.
The legislation states the dedication is essential to the successful completion of the street realignment and parking project.
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WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Wirt Road Realignment and Municipal Parking Lot Design Project, the dedication of said right-of-way is essential to the successful completion of the Project.
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Wirt Road has been closed between Main and Walnut streets since Jan. 5.
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As of January 5th 2026, Wirt Road is closed between Main St and Walnut St.
On Oct. 6, parking shifted to a new parking lot where the old Kids Space was located.
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10/6/2026 Update: The parking lot has shifted to a new parking lot where the old Kids Space was located.