News Flash

August 12, 2020 - Project Update

In this first phase of construction along Massillon Road North, curbs for the median and turn lanes near I-77 and the Raber Road roundabout are being installed beginning this week. In addition, (within the current construction area) the water main is 100%...

July 21, 2020 Speed Limit Reduced on Massillon Road Project Area

Beginning July 22, the speed limit within the Massillon Road North Project Area (Massillon Road from I-77 to SR 619) will be 25 MPH.

Lanes will be narrowed and shifted slightly to the east to provide a safer work area as construction on the west lanes cont...

July 17, 2020 Massillon Road North Update

Karvo has continued with the installation of the new storm sewer at both Raber Rd. and Stein Rd. The new sanitary force main is complete and functioning. Excavation is continuing on the West side of Massillon Rd. between Stein and Raber Rd.

July 14, 2020 Massillon Road North Update

Work this week continues with installation of storm sewers along Raber Road and Stein Road. A new water main along Raber and Massillon Road will begin being installed.  With the next week, new traffic patterns will be set up along Massillon Road....

July 6, 2020 Massillon Road North Update

This month, crews from Karvo Companies will continue work on what will become the southbound lanes of Massillon Road. They will be setting up a defined construction zone running along the west side of Massillon Road to help keep crews safe. Crews are addi...

June 19, 2020: Continuing Work off the Road

The following tasks have completed as of this week:

• Stein Road detention Pond
• West site excavation (finalizing early next week)
• Temporary access drives installed for businesses on the West side of Massillon Road.

Next steps:

• Raber Rd cul-de-sac storm sewers to...

June 5, 2020: Raber Road Sewer Lines

Week of June 8:

Main sewer lines are scheduled to be installed along the north side of Raber Road. This work is anticipated to take approximately two weeks. Traffic will be maintained with lane restrictions. Expect delays along Raber Road westbound approac...

May 21, 2020: Construction set to begin week of May 26

Karvo Construction will officially begin construction the week of May 26, weather permitting. The initial work for the next month or two will be centered around Raber Road and continue up to Stein Road, and will include setting up work zones, bringing in ...

May 15, 2020: Utility Relocation Continues as Construction Start Approaches

This week and into next the following utility work continues:

• Dominion Energy has been onsite for the last couple of months relocating the existing gas line and installing new service lines throughout the corridor.  Gas lines and service lines nee...

February 24, 2020 Dominion Energy Gas Line Relocation

Dominion Energy Utility Relocation Beginning Week of February 17

Dominion Energy will begin gas line relocation along the east side of Massillon Road from Raber to SR619 the week of February 17.

• Installing new gas line and new service lines to all establish...

Week of January 27, 2020

Tree Removal Scheduled for Monday, January 27, Weather Permitting

On Monday, January 27, expect delays as crews clear trees on the east side of Massillon Road (from Handel’s to Stein Road) on Monday, January 27. Work will begin at 8 a.m. and end ...

Week of December 9-13, 2019

The City sent letters to businesses in the immediate construction area (those along Massillon Road North of I-77 to just past SR619) alerting them of our construction manager and inquiring for updated contact information.

Week of Dec. 12, 2019

The Massillon Road North project will begin in late spring 2020; however, utility relocation has begun and will continue throughout the winter months leading up to the start of construction. 

• This week December 2-6, 2019 -- AT&T is relocating ...