Construction/Service Updates
Cleveland Road Waterline Replacement Project
The City has contracted with Ed Burdue & Co., LLC of Sandusky, OH to re-align the water mains intersecting at Cleveland Road and Cedar Point Drive to align with the roadway geometry for future maintenance purposes, as the existing water lines are respectively 51 to 64 years old. The construction work in this area is expected to be done prior to the Cedar Point 2024 season.
Construction crews have initiated a waterline replacement project at the intersection of Cleveland Rd. and Cedar Point Drive. As a result, the following traffic adjustments will be in place:
- Eastbound traffic approaching the intersection will be limited to one lane.
- Westbound through traffic will be redirected to a single lane while passing through the intersection.
- Southbound traffic intending to turn west will have access to only one lane.
- Access to adjacent businesses will be maintained to the best extent possible.
The construction process will commence with saw cutting, followed by excavation and underground pipe installation. The scheduled duration for this work is 8 weeks. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, reduce speed, and be attentive when navigating through the construction zone, especially in the presence of workers and construction vehicles.
Warren Street Reconstruction Project
The segment of Warren Street from Water Street to Market Street, then again from Washington Street to East Monroe Street, totaling nearly a half mile in length will see waterline replacement, new fire hydrants, service lines and meters, adding storm sewer, curbing, driveway aprons, a sidewalk along the East side and an asphalt muti-use path on the West side tying Shoreline Park and Huron Park together and installation of new asphalt pavement. A contract has been awarded to Speer Bros. of Sandusky, Ohio.
Curb and ADA ramp work will be completed this week. Asphalt paving is anticipated for the week of the 29th. Striping and signage will follow in mid-May. Total completion of this project is expected in May.
East Water Street Construction
The East Water St. by replacing sections of old asphalt to accommodate extended curbs at intersections. The street will be milled for a new layer of asphalt. A 10-foot-wide asphalt path for pedestrians and cyclists will be built on the road's north side, replacing the temporary on-street section of the Sandusky Bay Pathway. New drainage features like curb inlets, catch basins, manholes, and storm sewer pipes will be added. Concrete curbs, sidewalks, bus stops, and curb replacements will also be installed. ADA-compliant curb ramps will be added, and fresh pavement markings applied. The project has been awarded to Great Lakes Demolition Company of Clyde, Ohio.
Asphalt paving is scheduled for this week, while seeding and mulching efforts will continue; weather permitting. Striping and signage are expected to be completed in mid-May. The completion date for this project is May 17th, 2024.
2024 Sidewalk Repair, Replacement & Grinding Project, Contract A
This year’s project will include over 4,771 square feet of residential sidewalk replacement, 80 lineal feet of sidewalk grinding and the removal of fourteen overgrown trees within the boulevard, as well as replacement of 1,772 square feet of sidewalk within Washington Park. A contract shall be awarded to The Kreimes Co. Inc., of Sandusky, Ohio, and work is expected to begin in the coming weeks. For a list of locations on this year's project, click here.
Tree removal is scheduled to commence next week, starting during the week of the 29th.
2024 Local Street Resurfacing
This project addresses many of the worst street sections in the City based on a variety of factors, such as: updated street survey data compiled in 2023, age of existing asphalt surface, local roads, traffic volumes, recent neighborhood and park improvements, completed or planned capital improvements, existing planning documents, Street Department employee feedback, complaints, etc. Staff has finalized the selection of 43 street segments totaling 4.1 centerline miles of streets. The project shall be awarded to Erie Blacktop of Sandusky, Ohio, once scheduling has been established more information will be provided on the website. To see the streets apart of this project, click here.
Milling is set to begin late next week, starting from the week of the 29th, followed by paving the subsequent week. Specific locations are yet to be determined.
Meadowood Subdivision Sidewalk
This project involves installing sidewalk in areas of the Meadow Subdivision that currently don’t have sidewalk. Various locations along East Oldgate Rd, Heritage Dr, Fallen Timber Dr and Foxborough Circle. Smith Paving and Excavating, Inc. of Norwalk, Ohio, has been awarded the project, and a schedule will be established shortly.
Sidewalk installation will be completed this week, with restoration, backfilling, and seeding scheduled for next week. Restoration crews will be on-site next week to begin the process.
Underpass Rehabilitation Project at Columbus Avenue
This project involves addressing the worst areas of cracks, spalling and paint coating failing along Columbus Ave. Underpass. Since the train derailment, these deficiencies are more noticeable. Removal of the worst areas of walls and preparation for a detailed filling, leveling and coating system have been specified. Said project also replaces the remaining steel hand railing and lighting beneath the Columbus Ave underpass. Contractor intends on beginning this work in the spring of 2024 due to temperature-sensitive coatings. Furthermore, complete lighting installation is underway at the Tiffin Ave. underpass, with work ongoing through April. Schirmer Construction, LLC. of North Olmsted, Ohio, has been awarded this contract.
Additional power-washing and electrical work related to the lighting will occur below. Traffic restrictions will be in place during this period. Please check for updates if you frequently use this route.
Butler Street Reconstruction Project
Work commenced in the fall of 2023, with minor concrete tasks scheduled for completion in spring 2024. This contract was awarded to Great Lakes Demolition Company of Clyde, Ohio.
Striping is scheduled for the week of the 29th on the 250 Ramp, Cleveland Rd., and Butler Street. Additionally, concrete repairs will commence on Frontage Rd. C starting next week.