Construction Will Impact Streets, Replace Old Piping In Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, OH — A multi-phase construction project, led by Dominion Energy, will replace 31,564 feet of bare steel piping in Lakewood. Unfortunately, the project will also disrupt drivers in the city.

The $5.14 million project has already launched into phase one, which will replace 2,074 feet of bare steel piping that was originally installed in 1951. While the project should be finished by June 15, weather permitting, the construction will impact Archdale Avenue, West Clifton Boulevard and Riverside Drive.

The second part of the project started on Monday, the city said. Dominion is replacing 13,620 feet of bare steel line that was originally installed in 1922. This portion of the construction will impact Lakewood Heights Boulevard, Wascana and Wyandotte avenues and Lewis Drive.

The second project should be finished by August 21, weather permitting. Crews will also be replacing 300 service lines which connect Dominion Energy Ohio's mainlines to customer homes. The company will assume responsibility for the replaced service lines, according to the city.

Phase three will start June 4. Construction will impact Carabel, Lakeland, Madison and Morrison avenues, the city said. That portion of the project should be wrapped up by September 7, weather permitting.

Dominion will be replacing 10,355 feet of bare steel pipe during phase three. Most of that pipe was installed in 1917. The company will also replace 209 service lines in the area.

Finally, phase four construction will start August 6. Dominion will replace 5,535 feet of bare steel pipe, originally installed in 1908. The construction will affect parts of Madison and Detroit avenues, along with Orchard Grove. Construction should be finished by September 21, weather permitting.

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