News and Announcements

1/19/21 Cleveland-Massillon Road Update

Sub grade for roadway pavement is underway.  Expect delays as there will be one lane open for traffic at Elgin Drive.  Please follow instruction from flaggers and watch for work crews.  If possible, avoid the area.  

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1/13/21 Lane Striping on Cleveland Massillon Road

Traffic will be down to one lane today due to lane striping. Please watch out for work crews and obey all flaggers. Avoid the area if at all possible.

1-7-21 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Storm sewer work and waterline work this winter.  There will be delays to the motoring public.  Please slow down and be patient during this major upgrade. 

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12-18-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

A limited crew will be on sight during the holiday season.

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12-4-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Lane closures and delays are to be expected.  Please watch for workers and obey flaggers.

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11-24-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Lane closures are expected.  Watch for workers and obey flaggers.  

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11-13-20 Cleveland Massillon Road is OPEN

As of 8:00 PM Friday November 13th, Cleveland Massillon Road has been reopened to traffic. North and southbound lanes are narrowed - PLEASE USE CAUTION

11-12-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Emergency Closure

Cleveland Massillon Road is closed due to an emergency gas line rupture. Please avoid travel through this area.

11-5-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

11-4-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

11-3-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Work will be done on Rosemont Boulevard. Flaggers will be in the construction area. EXPECT DELAYS.

11-2-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Narrow lanes due to construction will be maintained northbound and southbound.  Please use extreme caution and EXPECT DELAYS.

10-30-20 Cleveland Massillon Road IS OPEN!

Cleveland Massillon Road is OPEN - Please drive with caution in the continuing construction zone. 

Urgent Update on Cleveland-Massillon Road Traffic

Road crossing today at Rosemont Boulevard/Cleveland Massillon Road intersection.  EXPECT DELAYS!   Flaggers will be in place for traffic control.  

10-30-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Cleaned up and getting ready to open Friday evening!

10-23-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Beginning to pour temporary pavement Friday October 23rd.

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10-22-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Temporary pavement going down Friday October 23rd.

10-21-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Cleaning up and forming the temporary pavement for the opening of the closure area. 

Opening date is planned for Friday October 30, 2020.

10-17-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Widening of the road through the curves of Cleveland Massillon Road

10-14-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

New catch basins and storm sewer structures

10-8-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Outflow of box culvert

New storm sewer going to Schocalog Creek

West side storm water quality structure being placed

10-6-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Installation of east side water quality structures

10-5-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Starting the widening of Cleveland Massillon Road

Storm water quality structure being put into place

10-2-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Starting the backfill of the box culvert and cleaning up the grades on the site

9-29-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Box culvert at Schocalog Creek

Golf Cart Tunnel

Waterproofing the golf cart tunnel

9-28-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Work is continuing on schedule for the Cleveland Massillon Road project. Please obey all signage and follow posted detours.

9-25-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Construction Update

Click Here for Time Lapse of Box Culvert

Completion of box culvert

9-24-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Construction Update

Placing wing walls on the box culvert in Schocalog Creek.  

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9-23-20 Cleveland-Massillon Road Update

Click Here to Download Video   Time lapsed video of golf cart tunnel sections being put into place.  

Completed Golf Cart Tunnel 

9-22-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Golf cart tunnel sections are being placed.  

9-21-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Finishing grades for the 140 foot box culvert at Schocalog Creek.  

9-18-20 Cleveland Massillon Road Update

Finished work on the golf cart tunnel foundation. 

Finished work on box culvert foundation for Schocalog Creek.  

Cleveland Massillon Road 9-16-20 Update

Foundation for golf course tunnel expansion being placed.

Starting work for the box culvert for Schocalog Creek.  

Cleveland-Massillon Road Closed September 14, 2020

Tree Trimming and Removal Starting 9-11-20

TriMor Construction has begun tree trimming and removal for the Cleveland Massillon Road Project. Delays are expected and it is suggested that motorist use an alternate route.

9-11-20 Work Continues

Road will close on Monday 9/14/20 at 7:00 A.M. for 45 days.  Please follow posted detours.  

Northbound Detour Map

Southbound Detour Map

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9/10/20 - Construction Starts on Cleveland-Massillon Road

Wing walls were removed and ground excavation to extend the tunnel another 40 feet with new wing walls has begun.  Tree removal has also started for the new box culvert at Schocalog Creek.

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9/10/20 - Expect Delays On Cleveland-Massillon Road

Due to Frontier moving their fiber lines, delays are expected on Cleveland-Massillon Road. Please watch for flaggers.

Cleveland Massillon Road Construction and Closure

The road will close on September 14, 2020 for 45 days from Elgin Drive/Rosemont Blvd. north to Bywood Drive for the removal of a pipe for Schocalog Creek and the installation of a box culvert.  Local businesses can be accessed from Route 18 and C...

Cleveland-Massillon Pre-Construction Meeting Held

TriMor Corp. submitted a schedule of work with a tentative start date of September 1, 2020.  The COVID-19 virus has delayed materials to properly start the project.  All submittals are being reviewed by The City of Fairlawn and EDG (our ...

Construction Bids

Ohio Edison is almost complete with utility relocation.  Spectrum and Frontier will be moving their infrastructure over the next month.  

Update to Cleveland Massillon Utility Work

Dominion East Ohio will be finished this week. Ohio Edison is at the intersection of Elgin Drive and Cleveland Massillon Road for two weeks. Summit County D.S.S.S. project is restored from Cleveland Massillon road to the east.

Utility Relocation Continues

Ohio Edison pole relocation has begun. Also, the Federal Highway Commission has approved the project and bidding will begin soon.

Sewer Line Work

Sewer line work at Rothrock Road will be crossing Cleveland-Massillon Road Monday March 2nd and Tuesday March 3rd between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Expect delays.

Work Scheduled for Week of February 24, 2020

Ohio Edison will begin their work in the right of way the week of March 2, 2020.  

On another note, Sanitary sewer construction will impact the intersection of Cleveland-Massillon Road and Rothrock Road in the weeks to come.  This is a se...

Plans, Specifications and Estimates

On January 31, 2020, The Local Let Plans, Specifications and Estimates package was sent to ODOT for final review. Dominion is placing materials and will start construction this week.

Work Scheduled for Week of February 3rd

The Rothrock Sanitary Sewer Project from Grace Church to approximately 500’ west of the Rothrock/Cleveland-Massillon Road intersection will begin the week of February 3, 2020.

Dominion Gas will also start moving their gas lines the week of Februa...

December 23, 2019

Ohio Edison and Dominion Gas are scheduled to move their infrastructure in January and February 2020.

November 18, 2019

Other utilities are in the process of moving their lines.

Utility Relocation Work To Be Done on Cleveland-Massillon Rd.

Employees from First Energy, FairlawnGig, Dominion East Ohio, and other utilities will be working in the expanded right of way.

Any questions or concerns may be directed to the Fairlawn Department of Public Service at 330-668-9550.

May 20, 2019

Three more pieces of right of way acquisition have been successfully negotiated and have passed legislation.  This brings our total to 7 parcels.

May 13, 2019

We have successfully negotiated two additional pieces of right of way acquisition and have passed appropriate legislation for these purchases. 

April 22, 2019

We have successfully negotiated our first piece of right of way acquisition and have passed appropriate legislation for the purchase.

April 8, 2019

Appraisals are still in the process of being submitted for right of way acquisition.

March 25, 2019

All land owners have been contacted for right of way acquisition. Appraisals are in the process of being submitted.

February 22, 2019

Right of Way Acquisition phase of the Cleveland Massillon Road Widening Project has begun.