Infrastructure, road construction, utilities, and public works updates from Northeast Ohio.
Public Works — Macedonia
Related article: Macedonia Service Center Bonds, 2026 Budget, Cat Limits Crews stay on schedule to finish the Service Center and Salt Dome by year’s end Construction of the City of Macedonia’s new Service Center and Salt Dome continues to move forward on schedule. Crews expect to finish the project
Public Works — Summit County
MACEDONIA, Ohio – The Nordonia Hills Branch Library will temporarily close its doors for up to 12 months starting Saturday, August 1, to undergo an extensive renovation project titled “Building Our Future.” Managed by the Akron-Summit County Public Library system, this large-scale infrastructure ini
Public Works — Summit County
A construction mishap in the Woodlands subdivision sent shockwaves through Summit County and prompted an immediate halt to underground drilling operations A work crew installing fiber optic cable struck a natural gas line Thursday afternoon in Twinsburg Township, triggering a massive explosion that
Public Works — Aurora
A 15 year old Bedford Heights boy drowned Thursday in an Aurora quarry lake on Treat Road. Fire officials say the site is private property under development by Pulte.
Public Works — Macedonia
University Heights Symphonic Band will make its fifth appearance at Longwood Manor, 1634 East Aurora Road, Macedonia, on Thursday evening, July 16th. Concert start time is 7:00pm. Admission and parking are free. Reservations are not necessary. University Heights Symphonic Band is now in its 57th sea
Public Works — Ashtabula
City manager says general fund can legally support sanitation enterprise fund; recycling rollout could take months.
Public Works — Aurora
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce hosts Liberty & Libations on May 7, 5–7 p.m., at V Financial Partners on E. Garfield Road. Register at allaboutaurora.com.
Public Works — Summit County
Northfield Center Township trustees approved three spending resolutions and authorized an energy grant agreement at a special meeting April 21, while also discussing a possible lodging tax on short-term rentals and a new trail connection with Summit County Metro Parks. Road Maintenance: Crack Sealin
Public Works — Portage County
Join the League of Women Voters for a free screening of the Tony-winning musical Suffs at Hiram College on May 8. Learn about the suffrage movement.
Public Works — Aurora
Party at the Barn at 945 Bartlett Road in Aurora has a full spring and summer schedule including Bunny Yoga, Baby Animal Spring Fest, Mother's Day and Father's Day events, and Junior Farmer experiences for kids.
Public Works — Cleveland
ODOT begins the $328 million I-90 Central Interchange Project in Cleveland to modernize bridges and pavement. See the 2026 construction and closure schedule.
Public Works — Macedonia
City of Macedonia Community Room 9691 Valley View Road, Macedonia Wednesday, June 3, 2026 7:00 pm Long lost films of Ernie “Ghoulardi” Anderson, Tim Conway and “Big Chuck” Schodowski will be the focus of a special presentation to benefit Macedonia’s Longwood Manor restoration project. Authors Janice
Public Works — Stow
The Crossroads 91/59 project in Stow enters a new phase with asphalt milling on SR 91 and signal upgrades on SR 59. Get the latest construction data here.
Public Works — Elyria
Mayor Kevin Brubaker confirmed that Norfolk Southern Railway will completely replace the aging railroad bridge spanning East Bridge Street in a multi-million dollar investment to modernize the city's aesthetic and improve safety.
Public Works — Northeast Ohio
The Rockcliff Drive Infrastructure Project is a comprehensive municipal improvement initiative in Rocky River, Ohio, designed to replace aging underground utilities and surface pavement. Scheduled for a construction window between ... The post Rockcliff Drive Infrastructure Project, Sewer Upgrades,
Public Works — Solon
The familiar sight of the Dunkin’ at 6353 SOM Center Road has officially vanished from the Solon landscape, making way for a modern reconstruction project designed to tackle one of ... The post Dunkin’ in Solon Demolished for Major Drive-Thru Expansion first appeared on Northeast Ohio News.
Public Works — Summit County
Summit County offers help with lowering energy costs, including insulation, air sealing, furnace repair/replacement, and hot water tank repair/replacement, countywide through the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP). Unlike some other housing repair programs which can only be used in certai
Public Works — Macedonia
Emergency crews successfully evacuated 92 residents and contained a roof fire fueled by high winds at the local care facility. MACEDONIA, Ohio – On March 13, 2026, the Macedonia Fire Department responded to an active structure fire at the Avenue at Macedonia Care and Rehabilitation Center located on
Public Works — Stow - Routes 91 & 59
The City of Stow has awarded contracts for two significant ODOT Local Public Agency projects as part of CROSSROADS 91/59, a major initiative to improve local roadways along Routes 91 and 59.
Public Works — Hudson / Stow - I-480 Bridge
Beginning the week of March 16, Stow Road at the I-480 bridge will be closed by ODOT for 240 days to replace the bridge deck and resurface. Detour will route traffic through Middleton Road to Ravenna Road to Old Mill Road.
Public Works — Ashtabula - Bridge Street Harbor
GoBus has begun operating twice-daily intercity bus service from Bridge Street in Ashtabula Harbor, with stops in Painesville and a Cleveland airport park-and-ride connecting to RTA and routes into Pennsylvania.
Public Works — Northeast Ohio - ODOT District 4
The Ohio Department of Transportation has released its weekly traffic impact report for District 4, covering Ashtabula, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit, and Trumbull counties. All listed work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Public Works — Akron / Fairlawn - Schocalog Run Watershed
Council approved a sponsorship agreement with the City of Fairlawn for the Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program to remove a dam along Schocalog Run, part of Fairlawn's $1.2M project to convert the former Rosemont Country Club into a 66-acre preserve.
Public Works — Akron - Talmadge Avenue
Council approved a participatory agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the construction and resurfacing of Talmadge Avenue, adding to Akron's ongoing road improvement program.