Contractors are responsible for any claims which may arise during the construction process. Please report a potential claim to the City and we will forward it to the contractor for follow-up.
General road maintenance inquiries should be directed to our Public Works department at (440) 974-5781 or pubworks@cityofmentor.com. If a pothole exists on private property, such as in a parking lot or private street, it is the responsibility of the property owner to address it as well as any possible […]
The City directly allocates an average of about $1.5 million towards local road maintenance and repair each year. We receive additional funding from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) to offset costs for many of our major improvements. These OPWC funds vary from year to year and may impact project […]
Residential streets throughout the city are evaluated on a bi-annual basis using Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) pavement condition ratings. Work is prioritized based on roadway scores. Recommendations are made in the fall for work to be conducted in the spring of the following year. We rely on ODOT funding […]
All projects are posted on the City of Mentor website, social media, and on the City of Mentor App if substantial traffic delays are expected on a project. Those immediately affected are notified by letter and/or a visit by the contractor. Projects can be impacted by weather and other scheduling […]
Considerations are given for potential weather and utility delays. If a delay can be attributed to a contractor, liquidated damages may be assessed, however each project is unique in its own right and scheduling is sometimes reassessed during the course of the project as necessary dependent on unforeseen circumstances.
Nighttime work is considered in non-residential areas when feasible on a project, however, certain materials – such as asphalt – may not always be available during night time hours. Temperatures, traffic volume and noise are major factors. Our engineers try to assess to best way to proceed with a project […]