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MetroParks Bikeway Improvements

Beginning the week of Tuesday, September 7, 2021, the MetroParks Bikeway between Herbert Road and Kirk Road, in addition to the Westbury Park Spur Trail, will be closed for improvements and resurfacing. The Kirk Road Trailhead will remain open and accessible while the improvements are being performed. Work will include cleaning and surface preparation, treatment of existing cracks, full-depth pavement repair, installation of new asphalt, furnishing and placing topsoil and compacted aggregate along shoulders, and any incidental items of work as required for the project.

Work is expected to last no longer than fourteen (14) days, barring any inclement weather that would delay or prolong the anticipated project schedule.

Please visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org for additional project information or contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330-702-3000 with questions.

Drive Closure for Old Orchard Bridge Improvements

Starting the week of Monday, August 23, 2021, Old Orchard Bridge (PID#111316) on Chestnut Hill Drive in Mill Creek Park will be closed for bridge and drive improvements. Work will include replacement of the existing bridge railing and curb, waterproofing, new concrete sidewalk, resurfacing of bridge deck and drive approaches, and related items of construction. Chestnut Hill Pavilion will remain accessible from High Drive (near the Scholl Recreation Area), but Chestnut Hill Drive from Canfield Road (US-62) to Chestnut Hill Pavilion will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Detour shall be Canfield Road, Bears Den Road and High Drive.

Work is expected to last approximately sixty (60) days, barring any inclement weather that would delay or prolong the anticipated project schedule.

Please visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org for additional project information or contact Mill Creek MetroParks at 330-702-3000 with questions.

Notice of August Board Meeting

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, August 9, 2021, at 6 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.