Citywide Street Lighting. To Report Any Street Lighting Issues visit 311 Customer Service Center or call 614-645-3111 (weekdays 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.) The Division of Power (DOP) has been committed to providing and maintaining our city's streetlights since the late 19th century.

In the early 1900's, municipal power takes over the lighting of the decorative arches (see photo to right) on High Street, making Columbus known as the City of Arches. These arches would return years later in the city's Short North area. By 1910, the division began making power available to public buildings and commercial businesses in the ...

The modern arches in the Short North line High Street from I-670 north to just past Fifth Avenue. They are 28 feet tall and 57 to 69 feet wide, depending on the street width. They have optical fibers to transmit lights to their glass globes, rather than using individual light bulbs.

The purpose of this Street Lighting Design Guide is to assist engineers in street lighting design for the City of Columbus by documenting illumination standards, describing certain design considerations, and offering insights from the Division of Power (DOP).

Celebrate your cause, event, milestone, or celebration on the 17 arches that span High Street in the Short North Arts District. The iconic Short North Arts District Arches have lit up High Street for over 30 years.

Wanderlights is more than just a light display; it’s Columbus’ ultimate holiday destination. Families, couples, and solo adventurers find joy in the glow of lights that are free to experience! Plus, there are one-of-a-kind holiday experiences against the backdrop of Downtown Columbus.

In 2002, almost 100 years later, 17 steel arches were reinstalled on High Street from Goodale to Fifth Avenue and are a hallmark of the Short North Arts District. The individually-programmable lights, which use LED technology, create a bright rainbow along the mile stretch of High Street that is the District.</p>

The City of Columbus’ smart lighting project started with a pilot phase where a first batch of 2,560 high-pressure sodium lights were converted with energy-saving LED streetlights. A second phase is currently being installed.

Jun 13, 2023 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus City Council approved $2 million to go towards lights and safety improvements on roadways as part of the city’s continued efforts to keep both drivers and...

Wanderlights will be a completely FREE holiday light experience with over half a million lights at Columbus Commons, the Scioto Mile and along Town Street. This year, immerse yourself in the expanded lights, holiday decor, projection shows, a seasonal mural, plus all kinds of …