Dublin Crew Coats 34 Street Segments With Protective Paint
City crews finished a multi-week maintenance project on light poles across the suburb, a step officials say will delay costly future replacements.
By Ethan Mitchell ·
The City of Dublin completed a comprehensive painting project for street light poles across the suburb on Nov. 3. The work covered 34 distinct road segments and parking areas. Crews applied a fresh coat of paint to the structures to protect them from weather and physical wear.
The first phase of the project ran from Oct. 6 through Oct. 10. Workers focused on the central and southern parts of the city. This included specific stretches of Discovery Boulevard between Wall Street and Perimeter Drive. They also treated poles on Wall Street, Post Road, and Coffman Park Drive. The team moved through the Coffman Park parking lot and onto Emerald Parkway, working south to US-33.
Crews also handled the Muirfield Drive area during that first week. They painted poles between Cormorant Drive and Dunabbey Loop. The work extended to Mitchell Dewitt Road, Brand Road, and Hyland Croy Road. The final stop for the Oct. 6 to Oct. 10 period was Hard Road, where crews covered the span between Riverside Drive and Riverside Wood Boulevard.
A second phase began on Oct. 12 and concluded on Oct. 17. This group of repairs targeted the northern and eastern sections of Dublin. Workers painted poles on Crosby Court and the SR-161 corridor between Cosgray Road and Heritage Boulevard. They also completed work on Industrial Parkway and University Boulevard. The team addressed the area near the Dublin Integrated Education Center parking lot.
The second phase included major thoroughfares such as Woerner Temple Road and Emerald Parkway. Crews also treated Blazer Parkway, Tuttle Crossing Boulevard, and Rings Road. The final locations for the project were Tuttle Road, Limestone Ridge Drive, and the Historic Dublin parking lot on Sells Alley.
The city states that the paint serves as a protective layer. It prevents rot and other forms of damage to the metal poles. This maintenance helps extend the lifespan of the infrastructure. City officials note that keeping the poles in good condition prevents the need for expensive replacements later. The project also improves the visual appearance of the streets for residents and visitors.
Shawn Shipman, an Infrastructure Asset Technician for the city, is available for questions about the work. Residents can reach him at 614.410.4702 or by email at sshipman@dublin.oh.us.
