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City Officials Report Timelines for $1.2 Billion Infrastructure Portfolio

Ledger-Enquirer coverage and city documents detail progress on roundabouts, flood basins and the Judicial Center as construction moves forward.

By Columbus News Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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Columbus officials are pointing to steady movement on a $1.2 billion infrastructure initiative that covers transportation, flood abatement and the new Judicial Center, according to recent project summaries in local government reporting.

The scale of work now underway makes these updates relevant for residents who rely on Veterans Parkway, Williams Road and Spiderweb intersections for daily travel. Funding draws from multiple sources including TSPLOST revenues approved in 2022, state contributions and bonds issued by the Columbus Building Authority.

Roundabout and Parkway Work Under Way

The Williams Road/Fortson Road roundabout, a $5 million project, has been under construction since April 2024. City reports list a target completion of September 2025. On Veterans Parkway, a separate $13.5 million flood abatement effort is installing a box culvert and flood basin, with an April 2026 finish date listed in the same updates.

Spiderweb Phase II, budgeted at $45.8 million, includes new bridges and roundabouts. The project stands at 22 percent complete and carries a 24-month road closure that runs until April 2027. Officials have noted these timelines in project dashboards released through the Ledger-Enquirer.

Judicial Center Remains Central to Portfolio

The $200 million Columbus Judicial Center broke ground in early 2024. Current estimates place substantial completion by late 2026. City documents tie this project to the broader quality-of-life portion of the $1.2 billion initiative.

Next steps include continued public comment periods on the Transportation Alternatives Program Call for Projects, which the Columbus-Phenix City Metropolitan Planning Organization has extended to March 2026. Residents can review status updates through the city engineering department site and the Ledger-Enquirer project coverage.

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