CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

Updated:  January 11, 2012


Window and Door Energy Efficiency Replacements              

Construction: Fall 2012-Jan 2013

City Hall, Police Department, and Fire Station #1 will be receiving energy efficiency window and door replacements through a grant from NOPEC.

The project has been awarded to AM Door & Supply.


 


Lighting Retrofits for Energy Efficiency                                                    

Construction:  Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

City Hall, Police Department and Fire House # 1 will be receiving energy efficient lighting upgrades.  The project is partially funded by a grant from Summit County and will save the City in annual operating costs by reducing electric consumption. The project has been awarded to Tri-Master, Inc. of Linden, MI. 


 


Gleneagles Golf Course – Pump House        

Construction:  Oct 2011 - April 2012  

The existing pump house for irrigation of the Gleneagles golf course will be replaced. The contract for the removal of the existing pump and installation of a new variable speed irrigation pump was awarded to Pro Pump & Controls, Inc. of Moline, Ohio.  Work on the project is scheduled to begin after the golf course closes for the season. 


 


Sunview Drive – Sanitary and Waterline replacement

Construction:  Feb 2012 – Sept 2012                                         TRAX Construction $ 1,264,549

The work included in this project generally includes replacement of existing sanitary sewer and service connections, installation of 8” ductile iron water main, line valves, new hydrant assemblies and water service connections, Miscellaneous storm sewer repairs, asphalt pavement reconstruction , concrete apron and sidewalk repairs, and lawn restoration on Sunview Drive. The project is partially funded by Ohio Public Works Commission. A resident pre-construction meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2012 at 7pm located at City Hall.


 


Traffic Signals

Construction: March - May 2012                                         Miller Cable Company $ 187,814

     Work at Aurora Road/Ravenna Road intersection generally consists of upgrading all signal components and hardware by installing new signal poles, signal heads, traffic cabinet, emergency power system, pedestrian signals, etc. per plans and removal/disposal of existing traffic control appurtenances/devices, installing guard rail and site restoration.
     Work at the other site, Aurora Road/Church Street intersection, consists of installing a new traffic cabinet with components, emergency power system, replacement of pedestrian signal, installing new signal heads (4 section) for left turn movement, removal of old cabinet and foundation and other related work including site restoration.


 


SR 91 Resurfacing under I-480 Bridge

Construction: April-June 2012                                                Barbicas Construction $323,305 

    The work included in this project generally includes asphalt grinding, concrete base removal/base repairs and resurfacing, concrete curb repairs, loop detector replacement, traffic control/maintenance and pavement markings on Darrow Road, SR91, between Interstate 480 ramps and under existing bridges, approximately 0.17 miles.

    This work will be performed at night and on weekends to minimize impacts to traffic at the I-480 ramps. Signs will be erected in advance announcing the anticipated start date of this project which is weather/temperature dependant. This project is 80% funded by state and federal funds from ODOT (Ohio Dept of Transportation) and AMATS (Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study Agency).


 


Sidewalks on Chamberlin Road

Anticipated Construction: April – July 2012

   The proposed work in this project generally includes installing a concrete sidewalk, storm sewer and appurtenances, Type 6 concrete curb as denoted on plans, asphalt pavement repairs, water line lowerings, grading for positive drainage, extending concrete box culverts with new headwalls, lawn restoration and other related work on the east side of Chamberlin Road.

   There are two separate areas of work; Area 1 begins at #9223 Chamberlin and ends at #9261 Chamberlin. Area 2 begins at the existing concrete sidewalk at the corner lot of #1755 Parker Lane and ends approximately opposite Laurel Drive. A property owner pre-construction meeting is scheduled for January 31, 2012 at 7pm located at City Hall.
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Darrow Road / Creekside Drive Intersection Improvements

Anticipated Construction: June - Sept 2012

     A traffic safety study commissioned in 2010 and completed last year recommended a short term solution to improve safety along the SR91 corridor by adding exclusive left turn lanes at this intersection, and providing a five-section signal head with protected turn movement based on crash history.

    The study was paid for with a grant from Ohio Public Safety Department. With the construction of the new Kent State campus, this project is fast-tracked to add additional pavement for left turn lanes and is currently under design by URS Consultants.


 


Road Program 2012

Anticipated Construction: Jun – Aug 2012

   The following roads are being considered for resurfacing with this years’ road program: Corbett Lane, Enterprise Pkwy, Firelands Dr. (entrance) , Glen Eagle Lane, Laura Lane, Monticello Dr., Orchard Hill, Patton Way, Pinnacle Pkwy, Ridgewood Dr. Timothy/Hawkins, Waldo Way(portion).

   The program also includes miscellaneous patching city-wide and storm culvert work in the vicinity of 10204 Ravenna Road. The Engineering will re-evaluate the proposed list prior to bid to determine if the effects of winter will require any priority changes based on the funds available for the program.



Chamberlin Road Resurfacing

Anticipated Construction:  July-Sept 2012

   The work included in this project generally includes asphalt grinding and resurfacing, asphalt repairs, minor/major asphalt repairs, concrete curb removal & replacement, concrete sidewalk repairs, modifying existing handicapped ramps, lawn restoration and pavement markings between Ravenna Road & Aurora Road/SR 82, approximately 2.0 miles.
The project is funded through a partnership with ODOT, AMAT’s and the City of Twinsburg through AMAT’s resurfacing program. This project is in for review with ODOT and is anticipated to bid early 2012.



Catch Basin Repairs - misc. locations

Anticipated Construction: Aug-Oct 2012

   As the infrastructure in the City begins to age, a need to provide a program for reconstructing catch basins was recognized by the Public Works Department.  In answer to that concern, a bi-annual program has been instituted to help repair deteriorating catch basins not included in the limits of another improvement project within the City.

   Repairs will occur on: Andover, Birchwood, Belfair, Belmeadow, Concord, Dayflower, Deeplake Cir, Gettysburg, Greenway, Heritage, Hickory Hill, Joanne Place, Laurel, Mortus, Serene Ct, Shadywood, Warren Pkwy, White Oak, and Woodland.



City-Wide Tree Planting Program

Anticipated Installation: November 2012 - March 2013

The City has a bi-annual planting program to replace trees that have died or have been damaged by storms. This year we are also investigating replacement of the older crab apple trees on Belmeadow for removal and species change. The city forester is currently preparing the 2012/2013 planting list. You can verify if you location is on the list by contacting the engineering dept.



Darrow Road Sanitary - (South of Tinkers Creek)

Anticipated Construction:  Fall 2012 or early 2013

 ODOT will be resurfacing SR91 from southern border to Post Road in 2015. This project is premptive to repair a section of sanitary sewer betweens Tinkers Lane and the Tinkers Creek bridge that is in need of maintenance prior to resurfacing the roadway. The project is partially funded with a Ohio Public Works Commission 0% interest loan.


 


NEIGHBORING COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION

Highland Road - City of Macedonia                                                 June 2011 - August 2013

Highland Rd. between Empire Parkway and Roll & Hold Parkway currently has occasional lane restrictions for utility relocation work. This work is the beginning of a $10.5 million project to construct a railroad grade separation bridge over the Norfolk Southern railroad on Highland Rd. between South Bedford Rd. and Shepard Rd.

A detour plan is currently being developed for both East & Westbound traffic, as Highland Road will close for 60 days starting around mid July 2011 and then will close for 517 days beginning April 1, 2012.  Changes in signal timing are a possibility.  The project is scheduled for completion in August 2013.