Last updated: 08/14/2026
Sewer Update
We anticipate Phase I of the sewer work (Francis to Woodsdale) will be complete in late September and Phase II (Francis to Detroit) will begin in fall 2026.
Project Overview
In late 2024, two sinkholes appeared on Arlington Ave. between Francis and National. We began work on the sewer replacement in 2025.
In 2026, we will begin a street reconstruction project between Spencer and Woodsdale and additional sewer updates between Detroit and Francis.
Construction 2026
Kokosing is working on the sewer replacement between Francis and National through Summer 2026. Geddis Paving and Excavating completed the street reconstruction from Spencer to Toronto/Woodsdale.
Reconstruction Project Overview
The City reconstructed Arlington Ave. from South Detroit Ave. to Spencer St. in 2026.
More Information
Road Closures
Arlington Ave. will remain closed to through traffic from Detroit to Woodsdale.
There will be ongoing traffic restrictions on Arlington Ave. through 2028.
Timeline
October 2024 – 2 sinkholes appear near Francis Ave.
February 2025 – City rejects bid for $21 million from E.R. Zeiler
February 2025 – City conducts additional review of sewer
Spring 2025 – City installs and maintains bypass pump
Summer 2025 – City accepts bid from Kokosing for $7.9 million for sewer replacement
City replaces waterline from Detroit to Woodsdale
July 2025 – Kokosing begins work to access sewer and assess potential repairs
September 2025 – City determined pipe is beyond repair and will need replaced. Projected cost is $16 million
March 2026 – City announces sewer from Francis to Detroit will be replaced
Summer 2026 – Street reconstruction from Spencer to Toronto/Woodsdale
Fall 2026 – Anticipated completion date of sewer replacement between Francis and Woodsdale
Bid sewer repair for Francis to Detroit
2027 – Street reconstruction Woodsdale to Francis and sewer repair Francis to Detroit
2028 – Street reconstruction Francis to Detroit
Sewer Overflows
There are no current sewer overflows, and the City continue to monitor all high-risk locations closely.
Water quality sampling is ongoing. Read more about genetic testing here.
Please keep in mind that health advisories remain in place for Delaware Creek, Swan Creek, and Heilman Ditch. Residents should avoid contact with creek water until further notice. See map.
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department has also issued a public health advisory for Swan Creek and its tributaries from Eastgate to the Maumee River. Please avoid contact with water in and around the creek until further notice. See map.
Residents who see an overflowing manhole or experience water in the basement are urged to contact Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020, available 24 hours a day.
All updates:
Read the update from October 31
Read the update from October 10
Read the update from September 5
Latest arlington News
View All NewsMonday, April 06
Ohio EPA Finds No Significant Environmental Impact for Arlington Sewer Replacement Project
Read the articleThursday, September 18
City of Toledo to Fully Replace Collapsed Arlington Avenue Sewer
Read the articleMonday, June 30
Pump Failure at Arlington Causes Overflows
Read the articleProject Cost
Sanitary Sewer Replacement – $16 million (Phase I) and $16 million (Phase II)
Bypass pumping – $2 million
Reconstruction – $4.2 million
Project Outcomes
- Better on-street parking
- Improved pavement condition
- New sewer infrastructure
- New waterline