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Commission greenlights manhole adjustment project on Cedar and 3rd streets
Summary
The commission approved a contract to adjust roughly 10 manholes now with a plan to address about 10 per year thereafter; staff estimated the immediate work would cost roughly $90,000–$100,000 and recommended holding most work until warmer temperatures for concrete curing.
The Canton City Commission authorized a manhole‑adjustment project focused on Cedar and 3rd streets and approved adding 5–10 additional manholes to the 2026 program.
Public‑works staff said an inventory identified about 30 manholes across town and recommended targeting two corridors where contractor efficiency would allow roughly 10 manholes to be adjusted in this phase. The contractor would create concrete box‑outs, install adjusting rings and pour concrete collars to bring manhole tops level with the roadway. Staff recommended scheduling most work during warmer weather to ensure proper concrete curing.
The presenter provided a cost estimate described in the meeting as "call it, 90 to 100"; the transcript does not explicitly state units in the quoted phrase. Staff and commissioners discussed adding 5–10 additional manholes in 2026 and potential future street targets, including areas near schools and other corridors. The motions to proceed and to add items to the 2026 plan passed on roll call.
What’s next: staff will finalize contract terms, seek the map of prioritized locations and schedule the work in coordination with the pavement‑management plan.
