Construction Alerts
The development of a new Ohio State Arts District has begun! The district will include new facilities for the School of Music and the Department of Theatre. Find driving and parking instructions below.
College Road is closed effective Saturday, June 1 in preparation for Arts District construction.
June 1–mid-August 2019:
- College Rd. — between 18th Ave. and Annie and John Glenn Ave. — will be CLOSED in both directions.
- College Rd. — between Annie and John Glenn Ave. and the Ohio Union North Garage — will be SOUTHBOUND only.
Use High Street to access parking close to the School of Music:
- Ohio Union South Garage (open to visitors 24 hours/day, 7 days/week).
- Arps Garage (open to visitors M–F after 4 p.m. and 24 hours on weekends).
Driving
From the North:
- Take I–270 to 315 South
- Take 315 South to Lane Avenue exit
- Turn left onto Lane Avenue
- Follow Lane Avenue east across the bridge and into campus to High Street
- Turn right onto High Street and follow it south to the Ohio Union South Garage on your right.
From the South, East and West:
- Take I–70 or I–670 to 315 North
- Take 315 North to Lane Avenue exit
- Turn right onto Lane Avenue
- Follow Lane Avenue east across the bridge and into campus to High Street
- Turn right onto High Street and follow it south to the Ohio Union South Garage on your right.
Arts District Construction Area Map
Follow summer construction phasing maps online to plan ahead.
Bus Transportation
Bus information and schedules are available for the Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) and Columbus city buses (COTA, Central Ohio Transit Authority). Additional transportation options and other information may be found at Ohio State's Transportation and Traffic Management website.
The Arts District Project
About School of Music Facilities
Learn more about the exciting new Ohio State Arts District and new School of Music and Theatre buildings.