Livingston-James 5/ Plum Ridge

2025 Updates

The Livingston-James project areas total 4,701 in central-east Columbus. Livingston-James is a Blueprint priority area due to a high number of basement backups that are clustered throughout the project area. The sanitary sewer overflow associated with this area must be addressed through system-wide improvements. 

New In 2025: Construction is slated to begin in May 2025 with work on main line sewers. This Mainline lining (will seal the main sewer lines) and directly reduce water infiltration and inflow (I/I) into sanitary sewers. Learn more about the impacts of mainline lining and I/I below. 

 

Pre-Construction Phase

Design Details

Current Projects

James-Livingston 5 is bounded by E. Mound St. to the north, Big Walnut Park to the east, I-70 to the south and Striebel Rd. to the west. Livingston-James 5 is divided into four project areas:

  • Astor-Bernhard (Striebel Rd. to S. Hamilton between E. Mound St. and E. Livingston)
  • Thurston-Grimsby (S. Hamilton to Marble Dr. between Ludington and Errington)
  • Gertrude-Lattimer (Shady Lane to Gertrude and Lattimer between E. Main St. and I-70)
  • Plum Ridge (east of 270, between Plum Ridge and Rosehill Rd.)
Project Map

Mainline Lining: 2025

Construction is slated to begin in May 2025 on main line sewers. This mainline lining (work to seal the main sewer lines on your streets) directly reduces water infiltration and inflow (I/I) into sanitary sewers. Over time, pipes can develop cracks and leaks, allowing rainwater to enter sanitary sewers, filling them beyond their capacity. Overwhelming the system can create a sewage overflow into rivers or back-ups into basements. The lining process quickly replaces an old pipe with minimal impact within the construction area.

Green Infrastructure Construction

Rain gardens and porous pavement sites are installed. During this time other city infrastructure work may occur, such as waterline upgrades or sidewalk installations.

Sump Pumps And Roofwater Redirection: 2029

Image of roofwater gathering near home foundation All homes in the project area are eligible to receive a sump pump if residents do not have one, or if the current pump is in disrepair. Visit our sump pump project page to learn more. In addition, individual homes are assessed for roofwater redirection. This work allows water to move away from your home and out to the street, so it can drain into the storm sewer system 

Lateral Lining: 2029

Lining of a sewer pipe as part of the blueprint Columbus projectIndividual homes are eligible for lateral lining. This innovative process identifies and seals cracks in the home’s sanitary lateral to prevent stormwater from entering the sanitary sewer lines. This process directly prevents sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) into our rivers, streams and waterways. 

Project Milestones & Events

Mainline Pre-Construction Meeting

May 2025

Meeting Details Coming Soon

Preliminary Design Meeting (Green Infrastructure)

Summer 2025

Meeting Details

Detailed Design

Early 2026

Meeting Details

Final Design

2026

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