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2025 Wooster Streets Resurfacing
This project consists of paving portions of Melrose Drive (south of Portage Rd), Westridge Drive (east of Oak Hill Rd), Beechwood Avenue (Westridge Dr to Northwestern Ave), and Fenwick Place. This work is being done by Melway Paving and is scheduled to be completed by Memorial Day.
Portage Road Microsurfacing
This project consists of applying a microsurface treatment (similar to chip seal, but less messy) to the portion of Portage Road between the SR3/83 overpass and Akron Road. The work will be done by Strawser Construction and is scheduled for the weeks of May 12th and 19th.
Oldman Road Sanitary Sewer Extension
This project includes the extension of a sanitary sewer across Oldman Road (near the eastern part of the Wooster High School property) and along the eastern property line of the high school to serve a planned development to the north. The work will be done by Dirt Dawg Excavating, LLC and is scheduled to take place during June and July.
ODOT WAY-30-9.18 Smoothseal
This ODOT-sponsored project is for the smoothsealing (similar to an asphalt overlay) of US Route 30. Construction is scheduled to take place between July 7th and September 30th. Questions can be directed to ODOT District 3 at D03.PIO@dot.ohio.gov or 419-207-7182.
ODOT WAY-585-2.73 (SR585 and Geyers Chapel Road Roundabout)
This ODOT-sponsored project is for the construction of a roundabout at the SR585 and Geyers Chapel Road intersection. Construction is scheduled to take place between the middle of June and the end of October. Detour routes for SR585 and Geyers Chapel Road will be posted. Questions can be directed to ODOT District 3 at D03.PIO@dot.ohio.gov or 419-207-7182.
MCTV City-Wide Fiber Optic Build
MCTV has completed the 100% fiber upgrade to its above-ground network. Over the next several months, MCTV will be completing the upgrade to fiber in the neighborhoods with underground utilities. These projects will be both within backyard easements (where utilities already exist) and along the public street rights of way. Questions can be directed to MCTV at 330-833-4134 or MCTVOhio.com.
Brightspeed City-Wide Fiber Optic Build
Brightspeed will be resuming their City-Wide fiber optic build. Questions can be directed to their project management company, UtilitiesOne, at 919-323-5304.