River Road Connector Trail, Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation

The contract is for the construction of a 550' shared-use trail on River Road between Mulberry Street and the Willow Street Lift Bridge. The project includes the partial removal of the west lane of River Road, installation of a new crosswalk and curb ramps, and drainage to capture runoff from the Ontario Stone property. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Clean Ohio Trails Fund has awarded $198,750 towards the project. The contract was awarded to Mark Haynes Construction, Inc. as the lowest and best bidder, with a lump sum of $217,500. • The project is expected to be completed by the time Wendy Park Bridge is completed. • The contract includes an Owner's Allowance of $20,000 for use as directed by the Cleveland Metroparks. • The project is part of the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail - North and will connect to the soon to be opened Wendy Park Bridge in the Lakefront Reservation. • The contract is dependent upon finalization of the grant award contract with ODNR. • Mark Haynes Construction, Inc. has experience with similar projects, including stream restoration, private and municipal utilities, park and recreation construction, airports, road construction, and shoreline erosion control.