CSO project noise permits (Ottawa Street and 015 South)
Lansing
Summary
Two Combined Sewer Overflow projects need noise waivers to keep working — including Saturdays — and one risks losing $2 million in federal funding if not done by September 30. The city is trying to get roads paved before Silver Bells.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $2 million in federal funding could be lost if the CSO 015 South project misses the September deadline.
Mostly businesses along the work corridors, plus one apartment complex and a hotel nearby.
Residents near the work zones will endure construction noise, including potential weekend work.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council - Aug 24, 2026
Contractor Leavitt and Starck wanted Saturday work through October 31 to finish the combined sewer overflow project sooner, but the permit failed 5-3 — noise permits need six votes. Work will likely extend into early November without Saturdays.
Committee on City Operations - Jul 23, 2026
Two Combined Sewer Overflow projects need noise waivers to keep working — including Saturdays — and one risks losing $2 million in federal funding if not done by September 30. The city is trying to get roads paved before Silver Bells.
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
Two combined sewer overflow projects — Hoffman Bros.' Ottawa Street work and Leavitt and Starck's 015 South — need noise special permits; items were referred to committee with public hearings to be set. Nearby residents can weigh in on hours and noise impacts.
City Council - Feb 9, 2026
Hoffman Bros. needs noise permits to run combined sewer overflow construction on major streets including W. Oakland, N. Capitol and Turner Rd. Hearings were held and referred; residents along these corridors will hear heavy construction if approved.
Committee of the Whole - Jan 26, 2026
Hoffman Bros. wants Saturday work hours on two big sewer overflow projects; Saturday work cuts the W. Oakland Ave. full closure from 6 months to 4. Residents who lived through past CSO construction urged the council to reject extended noise hours.
City Council - Jan 12, 2026
Hoffman Bros. is seeking noise permits for sewer overflow work on major streets (Oakland, Walnut, Seymour, Capitol, Washington, and E. North/Turner). A resident warned against weekend waivers, citing years of living through CSO construction.
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