| The project plan calls for commencement
of construction in May 2008, beginning with the sidewalk improvements along the east side of Civic Center Drive. The Park should be completed and open for public use by November 2011. For more news articles about the Scioto Mile project, see the News and Media page. |

The official groundbreaking ceremony of the Scioto Mile project was held on April 14th at 11:00 AM in the John W. Galbreath Bicentennial Park. Below are some photos from the event, click on the thumbnails to view a larger photo.