Circleville Council Moves Forward with South Court Street Grade Separation Project

CIRCLEVILLE, OH — After more than a decade of discussion, Circleville leaders are taking a major step toward addressing one of the city’s most pressing infrastructure challenges: train blockages on South Court Street.

At Tuesday night’s Council of the Whole meeting, American Structurepoint presented an update on plans for a grade separation project — an overpass that will allow emergency vehicles, residents, and commuters to cross the railroad tracks without delay.

Project Manager Craig Litmer explained that the South Court Street corridor was selected as the preferred site following a citywide study, traffic analysis, and a heavily attended public meeting in 2024. Residents and emergency officials overwhelmingly supported Court Street, citing its role as a primary travel route and criti