Navarre Avenue Safety Improvement Project
(LUC-2-21.72 – PID 118234)
In August 2025, the City of Oregon awarded a contract to Hillabrand & Sons Construction in amount of $6,079,347.45 (5811 Woodville Road, Northwood, Ohio 43619) for the Navarre Avenue Safety Improvement Project. The project will implement a variety of safety improvements along Navarre Avenue (SR 2) between Isaac Streets Drive and Coy Road, with the goal of reducing crashes and improving overall safety for motorists, pedestrians, and nearby businesses.
Construction Schedule:
- April 2026: Preliminary underground work related to traffic signals begins.
- May 2026: Roadway construction begins.
- October 2026: All construction activities are expected to be complete.
The project extends from Isaac Streets Drive to just east of Kroger Drive (approximately 500 feet west of Coy Road). All work will occur within existing public rights-of-way or easements along Navarre Avenue.
Funding
Eligible elements of the project are partially funded through the following sources:
- ODOT Highway Safety Improvement Program: $5,000,000
- Ohio Public Works Commission: $592,682
Planned Improvements:
- Construction of a center median
- New traffic signals at Harbor Drive, Kingston Court/Planet Fitness, and Kroger Drive, including ADA-compliant pedestrian signals and U-turn bulb-outs
- Roadway resurfacing and updated pavement markings
- Overhead lane-use signage
- Landscaping and streetscape enhancements consistent with the Navarre and Wheeling project
Traffic and Access:
- Periodic lane closures will occur, but at least one lane in each direction will remain open at all times.
- Median installation and paving work will be scheduled during off-peak and nighttime hours.
- Driveway access will be maintained except during active construction directly in front of a driveway. Alternative arrangements will be coordinated with affected property owners in advance.
- Project representatives will contact stakeholders directly regarding any potential access restrictions.
Project Oversight:
The City has retained American Structurepoint, Inc. (ASI), 600 Superior Avenue East, Suite 2401, Cleveland, Ohio 44114, to provide a full-time project representative and inspector. The inspector will be onsite throughout construction to address any questions or concerns.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding this project, please contact the City of Oregon Department of Public Service at (419) 698-7047 or eng@oregonohio.org.