Owen Brown Street Reconstruction Project

Project Update 4/12/2023

Currently this project is on hold while Summit County DSSS finalizes design for a new gravity sewer along the same corridor. Construction is tentatively scheduled for the winter of 2023 or spring of 2024.

Project Description

The City is reconstructing Owen Brown Street between Morse Road and SR 91 due to its failing road surface and base. In addition, the existing cast-iron waterline along Owen Brown Street, between the bridge over the creek and SR 91, is undersized, beyond its useful life, and due for replacement. Also included in the City's project are storm sewer repairs and laterals, partial curb replacement, sidewalk repairs, and driveway apron replacements.

The City, along with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD), has investigated flooding at the existing bridge over the Brandywine Creek Tributary that runs under Owen Brown Street. Based upon the recently completed hydraulic study, it is recommended that instead of replacing the bridge, an additional, 42-inch overflow pipe be constructed next to the existing bridge to increase capacity of the storm system and reduce the chance of flooding.

The Summit County Department of Sanitary Sewer Services (DSSS) is planning to reconstruct a section of the sanitary sewer system along Owen Brown Street. Since the sanitary sewer is deeper than any of the City’s infrastructure, the City anticipates that the County’s work will take place ahead of any City work to avoid conflicts between contractors, utilities, and to limit disruptions to residents.  

Upon completion of all underground work and roadway repairs, Owen Brown Street from Morse Road to SR 91 will undergo asphalt roadway resurfacing.