Emergency Culvert Repair Needed On Bagley Road

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH — Cuyahoga County is considering giving $250,000 to Middleburg Heights to help with an emergency culvert repair on Bagley Road. Bridge inspectors from the county's Public Works Department said the culvert was close to failure.

“It is important that we continue to work together to provide our municipalities with the resources needed, especially in emergency situations,” said Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish. “The City of Middleburg Heights reached out to us and it is imperative that the culvert is repaired to prevent interruptions to the communities and services that could have possibly been affected.”

A culvert is a tunnel carrying a stream or open drain under a road. Given the importance of Bagley Road to southwest Cuyahoga County cities, keeping the street from disrepair is critical, the county said.

“The County is pleased to assist Middleburg Heights keep this major arterial route open and safe for the traveling public,” said Michael Dever, director of public works, Cuyahoga County.

Bagley Road is a five-lane east and west expressway. Approximately 25,000 vehicles pass over Bagley Road each day. Emergency services personnel from Middleburg Heights, Brook Park, Strongsville, Brunswick and Parma Heights frequently make use of the road, particularly the area with the culvert, on their way to Southwest General Hospital.

“Myself and the people of Middleburg Heights are thankful for the reliable and competent leadership of Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish and his staff, in requesting a $250,000 award to repair a critical road culvert that affects, not only our city, but the region,” said Middleburg Heights Mayor Gary W. Starr.

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