The City of Tiffin is consistently working to improve and protect our public infrastructure, ensuring safety and longevity for years to come. This page aims to keep you updated on all ongoing and upcoming construction activities during the summer season, ensuring citizens are well-informed and can plan accordingly. Individual updates will be made to this page as well as posted to the City of Tiffin social media outlets, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, as they are announced from the City Engineers Office.
If you have any questions about these and other projects, please contact Tiffin City Hall at 419-448-5401.
Notifications:
- Monday, June 24, AQUA will begin their Miami Street Waterline Project between Wall Street and Sandusky Street. Traffic will be maintained via flaggers and a temporary traffic signal. Work is expected to last until August. Residents can expect delays in this area.
- Beginning Sunday, July 7th residents should expect lane closures and parking restrictions on South Washington Street between Sycamore Street and Riverside Drive between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. for sewer cleaning and televising. This work is assumed to last 3-5 days.
- Beginning Friday, July 12, M&B will be working on milling and paving Charlotte St. Once complete, they will move on to 3rd St, 4th St, Russell St and Front St. Expect temporary lane closures with flaggers to help direct traffic.
- Beginning, Monday, July 15th residents should expect the temporary full closure of South Washington Street between Sycamore Street and Circular Street and temporary lane closures of South Washington Street between Glenn Street and Circular Street for sewer cleaning and televising. This work is assumed to last 3-5 days.
CSO 24 & 30 Inflow Reduction Project
Per the City of Tiffin’s Ohio EPA mandated Long Term Control Plan, the City of Tiffin must reduce the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) events to 4 events per typical year while also eliminating all future bypass events at the city’s Waste Water Treatment Plant. To achieve this goal, sewer work will proceed in the following project areas;
- Rebecca Street between Circular Street and Ann Street
- Ann Street between Main Street and Rebecca Street
- Park Place
- Schonhardt Street (Entire Length - Madison Street to Coe Street)
- Main Street between Jefferson Street and Schonhardt Street
- Charlotte Street between First Street and Third Street
- Second Street between Russell Street and Charlotte Street
HSTS Elimination Project
This project involves installing sanitary sewer mains in different areas across the City of Tiffin. This aims to replace multiple Household Sewage Treatment Systems (HSTS) currently in operation.
- Gibson Street between Indian Lane and South Washington Street
- Morgan Avenue
- Scott Street between Miami Street and Wentz Street
- Steiner Street
- Clinton Avenue between Steiner Street and Seneca Street
You can read more in depth about the CSO 24 & 30 Inflow Reduction Project & the HSTS Elimination Project here.
2024 Street Paving Program Resurfacing
The 2024 City of Tiffin Street Paving Program contains 24 streets to be resurfaced by the end of the year. The active list is as follows:
- Charlotte Street
- Ella Street
- Euclid Avenue
- Fourth Street
- Front Street between First Street and Third Street
- Gibson Court
- Hampden Park
- Marlyn Street
- Nelson Street between Wentz Street and West Market Street
- Russell Street
- Saint Francis Avenue
- Scott Street between Miami Street and Wentz Street
- Third Street
- Walker Street between Circular Street and Schonhardt Street
- Wall Street between West Davis Street and Miami Street
- West Market Street between Hopewell Avenue and Elmer Street
You can read more about the 2024 Street Paving Program here.
Columbia Gas of Ohio & Miller Pipeline
Columbia Gas of Ohio and its contractor, Miller Pipeline, are set to begin a pipeline replacement project in Tiffin on Monday, May 27, 2024. Crews will be installing approximately 8,400 feet of new plastic pipe serving 140 residences on sections of Washington, Park, Highland, Summit, Lawndale, 6th, 7th and Grand.
Read more information about this project here.
AQUA Ohio
Madison Street Project
Aqua is currently replacing the 100-year-old water main along the entire length of Madison street in Tiffin. Crews will increase the size of the main from six-inch to eight-inch in diameter and install four new fire hydrants. Additionally, 19 new valves will be installed along the route to minimize service interruptions during future maintenance or repairs.
The project will begin at the intersection of Madison Street and East Front Street and proceed along the northern side of Madison to Schonhardt Street. Through traffic will be restricted while the project is underway Monday to Thursday between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm. The parking spaces and sidewalk on the north side of Madison Street will be closed. Access to adjacent parking lots and most parking on the southern side of the street will be maintained. Drivers and pedestrians entering the work zone should use extra caution and be aware of the workers and construction hazards including traffic changes, moving machinery and open trenches.
Read more information about this project here.
Miami Street Project
Aqua is also initiating a project to replace a section of water main along Miami Street in Tiffin. The current six-inch diameter main will be upgraded to an eight-inch one, with the installation of five new fire hydrants and 21 valves to enhance maintenance efficiency. Beginning on June 24, the construction will progress from the Miami Street and Wall Street intersection to South Sandusky Street. Construction activity is scheduled from Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 5:00pm.
Read more information about this project here.
How to Stay Informed
- Check this page regularly for the latest updates and detailed project timelines.
- Follow the City of Tiffin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for important updates.
- Tiffin City Council Meetings are open to the public and held at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month on the second floor in Council Chambers at City Hall, 51 E. Market Street, in Downtown Tiffin.
- Meetings are also live streamed on FaceBook, and past meetings can be viewed on YouTube.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our city. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated!
