SR 83 / Chestnut Ridge roundabout funding increase
North Ridgeville
Summary
The Route 83/Chestnut Ridge roundabout is now estimated at $2.3 million after adding replacement of 60-year-old water mains, all locally funded. One resident questioned whether signal retiming would have been far cheaper.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $2.3 million total, with roughly $500,000 in water main work on the local taxpayers' tab.
Motorists at the intersection and users of a more reliable water system.
Taxpayers shoulder the above-estimate construction cost.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council - Aug 3, 2026
The only bid came in ~30% over estimate, so council raised the project cap to $3.25 million to allow a rebid, with ODOT covering about $1.258 million and possible safety funds later.
City Council - Jul 20, 2026
Bids came in about 30% over the $2.02 million estimate, pushing the roundabout project to $3.25 million. The city's share is roughly $1.995 million after ODOT and NOPEC funding, including a fully city-funded $550,000 water main replacement.
City Council - Jul 6, 2026
Both bids for the roundabout came in more than 20% over the engineer's estimate, so the project can't be awarded. The city needs roughly $700,000 more, and construction likely won't start until winter 2026.
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
Council bumped the roundabout budget from $440,000 to $1.1 million to stay legal with Ohio contracting rules; ODOT covers about 73%, but the city fully funds a ~$500,000 water main replacement within the project.
City Council - May 18, 2026
The Route 83/Chestnut Ridge roundabout is now estimated at $2.3 million after adding replacement of 60-year-old water mains, all locally funded. One resident questioned whether signal retiming would have been far cheaper.
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