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Weekly Updates

Aug. 24, 2009 -- Ceremonial Grand Opening of the Roundabout is August 25 at 10 a.m.   

Currently the project is 90% complete. 

As part of the overall Massillon Road Project, a small traffic circle turnaround in front of the new City of Green Central Administration Building, located at 1755 Town Park Blvd., is being rebuilt. The circle will have some of the same elements located on it, as the roundabout.  In addition, the crews continue to complete the Wise Road component of the project and work on finalizing the small items that are always a part of the end of a job. All residents within the construction limits will receive new mailboxes. The contractor will install the mailboxes this week.

Concerns and specific questions can be directed to the city engineer's office

Aug. 10, 2009 -- 80% complete

The Roundabout is completed and open to traffic! The entire Massillon Road portion (including the roundabout) of our project is completed and opened on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 4:45pm. All construction detour signs have been removed and the message boards are announcing MASSILLON ROAD IS OPEN. The roundabout was completed and opened to traffic fifteen (15) days ahead of schedule. In addition, the Massillon Road portion outside of the roundabout area was not expected to be completed until November 2009.

The City of Green would like to acknowledge several people from Wenger Excavating/Northstar Asphalt that are responsible for this remarkable accomplishment: Dave Blosser, Jeff Gaul, Dave Parcher, and Ryan Douglas. Without their guidance and daily input, the early delivery of the project would not have been possible. A special thank you to the all the Wenger/Northstar Asphalt employees on this project. Their dedication and hard work is much appreciated by the City of Green, its citizens and the Floyd Browne Group.

In the upcoming weeks, the crews will continue to complete the Wise Road component of the project and work on finalizing the small items that are always a part of the end of a job.

Aug. 3, 2009-- Total project is 75% complete.

Massillon Road will open on Wednesday, Aug. 5 by 7 a.m.

The contractor has completed the roundabout (RAB) improvements along with the improvements on Massillon Road. In the coming weeks, the contractor will focus their efforts on completing the improvements on Wise Road.

July 27, 2009 -- Project is 60% complete

The contractor has completed the Round About (RAB) improvements along with the improvements on Massillon Road. The roadway will be in operation on Wednesday, August 5, 2009. Massillon road in all directions of the RAB are also complete . The contractor will focus their efforts on completing the improvements on Wise Road.

July 20, 2009 -- Project is 50% complete.

The contractor of the Massillon Road roundabout (RAB) project is now focusing their efforts on completing all the small components of the RAB (landscaping, seeding mulching, clean up). The roadway surface at the roundabout (RAB) is now paved with the first layer of asphalt. Landscaping has begun within the inner circle. South of the RAB, the roadway has curbs on both sides along with new base asphalt. The entire projects' outline is now very visible. Green plaza's new entrance is now in operation. The owner of the plaza is doing the re-construction work for the plazas parking lot. The new access to the plaza is now located north of the plaza signs.

July 13, 2009 -- Project is 40% complete.
The roadway surface at the Roundabout (RAB) is now paved with asphalt. To see the latest photos, click here. The first of three (3) layers of asphalt concrete is now in place at the RAB and it looks great. The roadway is still closed for another 6 weeks, but the progress so far has been phenomenal. Green Plaza is undergoing a transformation also. A new entrance is in the works along with a much-needed reconfiguration of the front parking lot. The owner of the plaza is doing the re-construction work. Access to the plaza has not changed and we urge residents to continue to patronize businesses there.

Within the next several weeks, new storm sewers will be in place on Wise Road at Massillon Road. The contactor will focus much of their efforts on the Wise Road components of the project. Concrete Crews will continue to pour new drive approaches and sidewalk. In addition, the walking trail will be reestablished at the Torok center along with the new driveway.

July 6, 2009-- Project is 35 percent complete.

Sidewalks around the roundabout are nearly completed. When the project is completed, sidewalks will connect from I-77 to Wise Road. Click here to view photos of the project.  The storm sewer is completed from the roundabout to the new water quality pond near Wise Road.  The message board previously located on Massillon Road at Greensburg Road is now located on the I-77exit ramp to Massillon Road. The change in location is to help trucks find the proper detour route. Additional signs have been placed at Town Crossing to announce that Green Plaza is open during this construction project. Access to the plaza has not changed and we are urging residents to shop there.

Within the next several weeks, we anticipate the roundabout to have the first of several layers of new asphalt. Curb and gutters will be placed southeast of the roundabout to Wise Road. The new approach to the fire station will be complete along with the Torok Center driveway. The contractor will be installing a large storm sewer at Wise Road to the new water quality pond. We anticipate delays on Wise at Massillon Road as this happens.

June 29, 2009 -- Project is 30 percent complete.

• The contractor is nearly complete with the installation of the curbs at the roundabout. Landscapers have begun restoration of the new areas between the curb and sidewalk.
• The installation of the sub-base is now taking place in anticipation of the new asphalt roadway.
• The contractor has completed the storm sewer from the new water quality pond to the roundabout.
• During construction access to the Green Plaza, Subway, Choices Barber Shop, Avon Trailer Park, Green Fire Station No 1 and Torok Center are being maintained.
• Within the next several weeks, more sidewalks will be completed. The first of several layers of new asphalt will be placed around the roundabout and the installation of curbs southeast of the roundabout to Wise Road will be installed.

June 22, 2009 -- Project is 22 percent complete. 

• All utilities are relocated out of the way of the construction crews. The contractor has completed all storm sewers and is now working on connecting them to the new water quality pond.
• The surveyors are laying out curb and gutter stakes for the remaining curbs. Earthwork in the roadway portion of the RAB is now complete in anticipation of the new curbs. The outline of the new RAB is now evident.
• Residences along Massillon and Steese Road - The contractor has completed removing topsoil in preparation of new curbs and sidewalk in numerous locations within the project. Affected residence mailboxes will be placed on temporary movable structures so that they can receive their mail as much as possible. There will be times when it will be physically impossible for the mail person to deliver to all within the project. We do apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact us if you have any special needs of any kind during this period. We can only help if we know.
• For the next two weeks during the closure period, work within the intersection area will include completion of curbs/gutters and new pavement; connecting storm sewers to the new pond; and installation of conduit for overhead lighting. We will also install new sidewalks and drive approaches to numerous residences including the Fire Station.

June 16, 2009 -- Massillon Road at Steese Road is closed until August 24.  Please follow the posted detours.  Massillon Road is open to Green Plaza.

June 1, 2009 -- Crews are working on Massillon Road, Steese Road, and the Pond. We have already placed new curbs and base asphalt on Massillon Road. New detour signs are being placed along the roadway as we push closer to the road closure on June 8, 2009.

May 26, 2009 -- Project is 10% complete.

Construction crews are working in multiple locations along Massillon Road.   Please remember to slow down in the construction area and stay alert. 

• The Contractor is nearly complete with the water quality pond located on Massillon Road at Wise Road. The pond's general shape is now evident and the outlet structure is set. The basin is necessary to treat the water for pollutants prior to releasing out of the basin. The top soil from the pond will reused throughout the project. 
• The Green Plaza's new driveway to Massillon Road is underway. The curbs are complete and a hydrant has been relocated. The new driveway is now open in a temporary state. The existing entrance to the plaza will remain open until the new entrance is complete and operational. 
• The road widening along the Northeast side of Massillon Road has started. Curbs are now in place and are backfilled.
• On the new Steese Road (East), new storm sewers are installed. 

May 18, 2009 -- Project is 5% complete. Construction crews are working in multiple locations along Massillon Road.   Please remember to slow down in the construction area and stay alert.

• AT&T is working on moving communications lines to new poles
• Contractor has started to construct the water quality pond located on Massillon Road at Wise Road. The basin is necessary to treat the water for pollutants prior to releasing out of the basin.
• The Green Plaza new driveway to Massillon Road is underway. The existing entrance to the plaza will remain open until the new entrance is complete and operational.
• The road widening (slot) along the Northeast side of Massillon Road has started. Once the dirt is excavated and removed from the side of the road, gravel will be installed. The curb installation will follow soon after.

May 11, 2009 --Construction has begun. Massillon and Steese Roads will remain open through May, but expect delays. Please remember to slow down and use caution in this and all construction zones.

May 4, 2009-- Construction officially begins this week. The general contractor, Wenger Excavating, moved onto the site last week. Massillon Road and Steese Road will remain open through the month of May. The road is to be closed on June 6 through August 23. For detour information, click here.

Please remember to slow down and remain alert in the construction zone. Construction will begin with the excavation and construction of the new storm water pond across from Wise Road (a duplex was recently demolished at the location).

April 27, 2009 -- The City of Green has daily communication with all 3 utility companies to ensure progress on the relocation of gas, electric and phone lines are moved prior to the official construction start. Next week Ohio Edison and AT&T will be working on the same side of the roadway. 

April 20, 2009 --With only two weeks before the official construction start date, the utility companies are busy working on relocating their infrastructure to accommodate the road widening. In addition, subcontractors have moved onto the site to begin performing pre-construction work.

April 6, 2009 -- In preparation for the project to officially begin, the last few months has been spent relocating utilities, clearing trees, removing trailers, and relocating the pond in front of Anthony & Biscan funeral home.  In the next few weeks, utility relocation will be completed and the contractor, Wenger Excavating, will start pre-construction activities. Concerns and specific questions can be directed to the city engineer's office. 

Recent Photos

August 7 Photos -- The Completed Roundabout

July 27 Roundabout Photos

July 20 Roundabout Photos

July 13 Roundabout Photos

Look at Roundabout From Above

Roundabout Curbing Installation

Road Closure and Construction

Steese Road East Construction

More Utility Relocation

Pond relocation

To make room for the roundabout, the pond in front of Anthony & Biscan Funeral Home was relocated to further back on the funeral homes lot.  The funeral home's sign will be relocated as well when the time comes.

Utility Relocation

As with most road widening construction projects, utility relocation is usually necessary.   The utilities along Massillon and Steese Roads were moved in February and March 2009.