Wastewater

Akron Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel

A deep, small-diameter interceptor tunnel and consolidation tank system in karstic ground.

Interceptor tunnelling, deep shafts and a stormwater consolidation tank in highly variable ground.

Karst risk drove a probe-and-treat ground model, with contingency designs developed for unexpected cavities encountered during excavation.

Scope of work

  • Tunnels & Underground Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Construction Management
Akron Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel — Akron, OH
Akron Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel, Akron, OH. Hoffman Tunnels provided tunnel and underground design, engineering and construction-phase support.

Project facts

Ground
Karstic
Tanks
2 consolidation
Diameter
Small bore
Completion
2022
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