BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, – The Northwestern Water and Sewer District (The District) delivers water and sewer services to over 20,000 customers in Wood, Henry, Sandusky, and Hancock counties. Although many of our projects are performed underground, our utility work can impact water and sewer service and roads throughout our service area. Updates are highlighted in bold and underlined.
Henry County Waterline: Waterline Installation
Through June, lane restrictions are possible on CR 424 (Old US 24), between CR 4 and SR 109 for waterline installation. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. Continuing through June, lane and shoulder restrictions are possible starting in Weston on Euler Road (CR N) from Van Tassel Road to SR 65, and on Kiel Road from Weston Road to Euler Road for waterline installation. Lane restrictions are also possible for waterline installation in the Village of McClure north of US 6. Project investment: $4.9 million. Project complete: June.
McComb and Hoytville Sewer Line Replacement
Through April, lane restrictions are possible in various locations throughout McComb for sewer line replacement. Project investment: $643,000. Project complete: April.
McComb Regional Waterline Installation
Through November, intermittent lane restrictions and closures are possible along Deweyville Road (CR 203) from North Baltimore to Township Road 131 (TR 131), TR 131 from CR 203 to SR 613, and SR 613 to Park Drive for waterline installation. Project investment: $7 million. Project complete: November.
Middleton & Center Townships: Sugar Ridge Sewer Installation
Through July, lane restrictions are possible on Sugar Ridge Road between I-75 and SR 25, and along Mercer Road, north and south of Sugar Ridge Road for sewer installation. Project investment: $1.6 million. Project complete: July.
Northwood: Tracy Road Waterline Replacement *UPDATE*
Through April, southbound Tracy Road between Andrus Road and Wales Road will be closed. Use an alternate route. Additional lane restrictions on Tracy Road from Florence Avenue to Wales Road for waterline replacement will be announced. Road closures on Florence Avenue and Andrus Road at Tracy Road, and service interruptions will be announced. Project investment: $1.9 million. Project complete: January 2024.
Perrysburg: Willowbend Pump Station & Force Main Replacement *PROJECT COMPELTE*
Work on the Willowbend pump station on River Road between Brittany Road and Seminary Road is complete. Additional paving work will be announced. Project investment: $2.5 million.
Perrysburg Township: Ford Road Pump Station Replacement *UPDATE*
Ford Road, between White Road and Lindsay Drive, is open. Through October, expect construction traffic on Ford Road between White Road and Lindsey Road for pump station replacement and relocation. Project investment: $7.7 million. Project complete: October.
Plain Township: Liberty Hi Water Line Extension
Through May, lane restrictions are possible on Liberty Hi Road from Euler Road to Poe Road and along Gorrill Road east of Liberty High Road for waterline installation. Project investment: $900,000. Project complete: May.
District-Wide Valve Maintenance
Through April, crews will be working in Rossford for valve maintenance. This work involves turning valves on waterlines, which can occasionally cause water to become discolored. Residents are advised to flush their taps if this occurs. Valve maintenance work will continue in various locations throughout The District through December.