Summary
ODOT billed the city $3.6 million in engineering and contractor overruns on the Center Ridge widening project — mostly caused by Windstream's slow utility relocation. The city has $2.7 million set aside and is being asked for another $923,000, and officials expect to fight it, possibly in court.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city is on the hook for about $923,000 now, with more change orders expected.
Nobody locally benefits — taxpayers could be saddled with costs caused by a utility's delays.
North Ridgeville taxpayers, who city leaders argue should not pay for Windstream's delays.
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