SEVEN HILLS, Ohio -- Major resurfacing projects are coming to key streets in Seven Hills.
“Seven Hills recently passed legislation to work with the City of Independence and Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works to repair and replace concrete on Rockside Road,” Mayor Anthony D. Biasiotta said.
“The project has only 700 feet in Seven Hills, which is west of Lombardo Center. That’s approximately 10 percent of the whole project.
“It’s really exciting to know that this major thoroughfare -- providing access to the Independence business district and the I-77/480 interchange -- is being addressed.”
The city is paying $58,500 toward the project, which is expected to take place in 2029.
“Our estimated construction cost is going to be around $47,000,” Biasiotta said.
“Inspection of the services we estimate to be about $2,500, and our share of the engineering and design work is $9,000.”
Also looming is the repaving of Broadview Road between Sprague Road and Skyview Road, located south of West Ridgewood Drive.
The joint Seven Hills, Parma and Ohio Department of Transportation effort is scheduled to begin in 2027.
The project -- estimated at $2.1 million -- includes $1.7 million in federal funding, with Parma contributing $222,500 and Seven Hills paying $212,500.
There’s also talk of adding curbs, curb ramps, gutters and full/partial depth pavement repairs.
But that work isn’t covered by federal funds, so Parma and Seven Hills would be fully responsible for the expenditure.
Biasiotta said both communities are currently applying for Ohio Public Works Commission funds.
“We’re estimating construction, design and inspection work on the ancillary projects to be $7.6 million,” he said.
“What we’re going for from OPWC is $3 million with a $1 million loan, which would create a pool of $4 million.
“These funds would be split 50-50 between Seven Hills and Parma if granted.
“We’ve been advised that when we can add contributing dollars, it improves our chances of getting a grant. It indicates that the cities involved have skin in the game.”
This means the remaining $3.6 million balance would be shared equally by both cities.
“At this point, we’re looking at other sources of funding as well,” he said.