Construction : Granger Road Bridge (079-0221) Bridge Replacement Project

The current bridge was originally built in 1913 and received a new superstructure in 1972. The single span 65 foot long, 24 foot wide bridge will be replaced with a 87 foot long, 32 foot wide, concrete structure for vehicular traffic with wider shoulders. This project will be primarily funded with Local Bridge Program grant money.

Status:

Due to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this project was moved from construction in 2025 to construction in 2024, as well as now being primarily funded with federal dollars.

Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. was awarded the bid for this project. 

• 03/05/2024: Waiting on First Energy to relocate power lines
• 03/19/2024: First Energy is set to start in April. 
• 04/09/2024: First energy is in the process of relocating poles. 
• 04/16/2024: First energy is finishing up relocating poles. 
• 04/23/2024: First Energy still has one pole to move. Cable company is also in the process of moving their lines. 
• 06/04/2024: First Energy pole has been moved and two cable lines need moved.
• 06/25/2024: Phone line to be removed by July 5th. Weather permiting Kenmore has scheduled start of construction for 07/08/2024.

Maintenance of Traffic:

The detour will be posted using the following roads; Cleveland Massillon Road, Bath Road, N. Hametown Road, and Granger Rd. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained during this work.