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Public works reports: Larchmont water main paving finished; Bridgeport sewer backup cleared; Barnell sewer permit submitted
Summary
City public-works staff reported completion of final paving after a water-main break, a county-cleared sewer backup in Bridgeport, and permit submissions and coordination for the Barnell project ahead of summer construction.
Public-works staff updated council on three infrastructure matters: final paving on Larchmont after a major water-main break, a large sewer backup in the Bridgeport cluster development that the county cleared, and ongoing permitting and coordination for the Barnell relief-sewer project.
Why it matters: Repair and permitting work affect neighborhood access, future construction schedules and the timing of public-works projects that require coordination with regional agencies.
What staff reported: - Larchmont water main: Director of Public Works reported that Fabrizzi completed final paving after a major water-main break about six weeks earlier. The surface is concrete and must cure; staff expects the road to reopen fully later in the week.
- Bridgeport sewer backup: A major sewer blockage near Landerbrook (noted at the intersection on Lander) caused several basement backups in the Bridgeport development. County crews cleared the blockage close to 5:00 p.m. the day it was discovered; the city said it is investigating whether a broken pipe or other cause is responsible. The city noted the sewer system in the area flows to Cedar and then north via Lander.
- Barnell project: Staff said they are adding lateral work to the Barnell plans, submitted a hydraulic study to the county sewer district and plan to submit materials for an EPA permit by the end of next week. Review of the EPA permit typically takes 4–6 weeks, and staff said they anticipate beginning construction this summer, contingent on permits and relocation coordination with the gas company and Cleveland Water Division (CWD) for the water-main replacement.
Council engagement: Councilmember Balestreya asked whether the city is on track to file the MCIP application for 2026 funding; public-works staff said they are beginning that process and are on schedule to submit in May.
Next steps: Staff will follow up on the hydraulic-study comments from the sewer district, proceed with EPA permit submission, and continue coordination with utilities to keep the Barnell project on schedule.
Ending: The public-works director closed by saying the city expects to begin construction this summer if permits and coordination proceed as planned.
