From ODOT:

Exciting news for Cleveland and all of NE Ohio! The eastbound bridge will open soon... https://t.co/7Ka5ueOvp6

Wow, can't believe the end is really in sight. I'm pretty excited to see how the landscape plan underneath the Tremont side of the bridge turns out. It's mere crumbs in the scheme of this project, but could be a pretty cool improvement for Tremont.

Wow, can't believe the end is really in sight. I'm pretty excited to see how the landscape plan underneath the Tremont side of the bridge turns out. It's mere crumbs in the scheme of this project, but could be a pretty cool improvement for Tremont.

 

We were in Tremont about a week ago, and parked in the new lot to get a picture of the Cleveland sign. You can see the new access road, and retaining terraces, taking shape alongside Abbey Rd. It looks like it will be very nice.

Opening ceremony tomorrow morning at 10am, accessible at East Ninth Street http://www.dot.state.oh.us/districts/D12/Deputy%20Director/News/Pages/You're-Invited-to-Celebrate-the-Opening-of-the-Eastbound-GVVBridge.aspx

Anyone know if the land that had opened up north and east of Orange Ave because of freeway construction/demo of old ramps, could be opened up for development? Currently it's just vast expanses of grass. I think it could and should be opened up for the construction of small office buildings and maybe convenience retail.

I suggested this:

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,14163.msg817974.html#msg817974

 

The site is big enough that a new urbanist-style Tri-C campus could fit in there.

One afternoon, when exiting I-77 toward Ontario, I had a strange vision.  As I looked toward the parcel north of Ontario by E 9th St., the outlet mall proposed for the Lakefront suddenly appeared before me.  :-D 

 

I imagine IKEA would fit (parking underneath)

 

I believe the parcel north of Ontario or Orange, whatever, and east of E 9th St. could be developed, but not the one west of E 9th St.

 

When is construction scheduled for the remainder of the Innerbelt?  By the way, it really isn't a belt, more like a cravat.

Nice vision. If you had x-ray eyes, you could see through the buildings to the RTA rail station below them. ;)

Innerbelt Plan and Map

 

• Phase 1 - Cuyahoga River Bridge WB - 2011-2015 - Completed
  
• Phase 2 - Cuyahoga River Bridge EB - 2014-2016 - Completed
  
• Phase 3a - Widen I-77 bridge over I-490 and improve I-77 south of I-490 - 2017-2019 - Funded, construction to start next summer
  
• Phase 3b - Broadway Avenue Bridge Reconstruction - 2017-2019 - Funded
  
• Phase 4a 4b 4c - Central Interchange by completing improvements for I-90; replacing the E22 and Carnegie bridges over I-90; removing the Cedar bridge over I-90; improving I-77 south of I-90 to I-490 - 2018-2021 - Partially funded
  
• Phase 5 - Relocate sewer interceptor under I-90; replace railroad bridges over I-90 by Deadman's Curve; replace Superior, St. Clair, Hamilton and Lakeside bridges over I-90; realign Deadman's curve - 2022-2027 - Not funded
  
• Phase 6 - Improve I-71 between W25 and I-490; replace pavement and bridge decks - 2027 - Not funded
  
• Phase 7 - Replace Prospect, Euclid, Chester and Payne bridges over I-90; reconstruct I-90 EB and WB in the trench between Carnegie and Superior - 2028-2033 - Not funded
  

 

The map shows how much will change. The footprint will be smaller in many areas and many of those awful circa 1950's and 1960's ramps will be removed.

Nice vision. If you had x-ray eyes, you could see through the buildings to the RTA rail station below them. ;)

 

At the very least, attendees were encouraged to ride RTA to the celebration.

One afternoon, when exiting I-77 toward Ontario, I had a strange vision.  As I looked toward the parcel north of Ontario by E 9th St., the outlet mall proposed for the Lakefront suddenly appeared before me.  :-D 

 

I imagine IKEA would fit (parking underneath)

 

I believe the parcel north of Ontario or Orange, whatever, and east of E 9th St. could be developed, but not the one west of E 9th St.

 

When is construction scheduled for the remainder of the Innerbelt?  By the way, it really isn't a belt, more like a cravat.

 

Where you see an Ikea and outlets, I see a modern Justice Center complex!  But I would take either--good idea! 

 

In case you haven't been on it (I was for first time earlier this morning), it's not completely open and won't be until sometime in October, according to ODOT (I can't find the link now, and they don't have it on the website now...).

 

Not yet open:

Not all lanes (the lanes were all striped and superficially looked ready to go, but only 2 were open)

 

On Ramp from West 14th to Innerbelt

Ramp from 176 North to 71

(if I'm ever nostalgic for a freeway, it's this ramp, which enabled you to go from my parent's house in Old Brooklyn to downtown, E.9th and Carnegie in 12 minutes flat during offpeak hours)

 

question:

Is the ramp from East 21st to 77 or innerbelt open yet?

 

 

 

Innerbelt Update: Weekend Closures & Restrictions, What's Ahead

 

Interstate Impacts:

Overnight tonight the right two lanes of I-90 west will close at Prospect Avenue and across the #GVVBridge.  One lane will close at 7 p.m. and the second lane will close at 10 p.m. All lane will reopen by 6 a.m. Friday.  Access to the #GVVBridge and all downtown streets will be maintained.

On Friday, October 14, I-90 west will close at I-77 at 7 p.m.  Access to I-90 west from East 9^th and Ontario streets to cross the #GVVBridge will be maintained until two hours after the Cleveland Indians’ game for those leaving game one Friday night. At that time, I-90 west over the #GVVBridge will be closed and remain closed until one hour before the Cleveland Indians’ game two ends on Saturday, October 15.

One hour before the end of game two on Saturday, access to I-90 west from East 9^th and Ontario streets will reopen to cross the #GVVBridge.

Two hours after the end of game two on Saturday, I-90 west over the #GVVBridge will be closed and remain closed until 6 a.m. Monday, October 17.  Opt for the Alternate and use I-77 and I-490.

 

Lane closures and restrictions for this weekend have been scheduled to have the least amount of impact possible on those heading to Progressive Field to cheer on the Cleveland Indians!

 

What’s going on during all of this work? Crews will be removing the westbound alternate route which was put in place at the onset of the #GVVBridge project. Beginning Monday, I-90 west will have three lanes entering the #GVVBridge joined by a lane from East 9th Street and an additional lane from Ontario Street for a total of five lanes in the westbound direction. Also as part of this work, the ramp from I-90 west to I-77 south will return to one lane.

Let’s look ahead… During the week of October 17, crews need to change several overhead signs on the routes leading to the #GVVBridge.  Motorists should be alert for various overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Weather permitting, on Monday, October 17 crews to be working on I-71 north between Denison Avenue and I-490. On Tuesday, October 18 and Wednesday, October 19, crews will be on SR 176 north between I-480 and West 14th Street and Wednesday, October 19 through Friday, October 21,  crews will be working on I-90 east between Lorain Avenue and I-490.  This work is weather dependent and plans could change. Stay tuned for any updates!   Now let’s look even further ahead… The weekend of October 21-24 crews are scheduled remove the eastbound alternate route plan put in place at the onset on the #GVVBridge project. This plan will require I-90 east to close at I-490, access to I-90 east from West 41st Street to close, access to West 25th Street from I-90 east to close and I-90 east access to I-71 south and SR 176 to also close. Closure times will be determined based on the Cleveland Indians’ playoff schedule. Stay tuned for updates!   The million dollar question…When will I-90 east and I-71 north open up to two lanes to access the #GVVBridge? If all goes to plan during the weekend of October 21-24, by 6 a.m. Monday, October 24, when I-90 east reopens there will be two lanes entering the #GVVBridge, I-71 north will have two lanes entering the bridge and the entrance from SR 176 to the bridge will reopen for a total of five lanes in the eastbound direction.  Other changes starting October 24 will include the West 14th St. entrance ramp to I-90 east will reopen, the ramp from I-77 north to I-90 east will be returned to one lane, the delineators which separate traffic from I-90 and I-77 will be relocated and access from I-90 east to Carnegie Avenue will be returned.   Now we know that’s a lot of information, however everyone has been asking and we wanted to share this good news.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

"Also as part of this work, the ramp from I-90 west to I-77 south will return to one lane."

 

WHY??? It's clearly working fine.

 

"Also as part of this work, the ramp from I-90 west to I-77 south will return to one lane."

 

WHY??? It's clearly working fine.

 

Basically it's because you only have so much existing space for lanes (which is 4). When the EB bridge was moved to two lanes, 77N was restriped to two lanes because that was the alternate route. Now the EB lanes will return to carrying 3 lanes through to the trench and the 77N ramp returns to 1 lane.

so when will 176 be able to continue in to 90 east?  Currently you have to take 90 west or 490 east....

"Also as part of this work, the ramp from I-90 west to I-77 south will return to one lane."

 

WHY??? It's clearly working fine.

 

Basically it's because you only have so much existing space for lanes (which is 4). When the EB bridge was moved to two lanes, 77N was restriped to two lanes because that was the alternate route. Now the EB lanes will return to carrying 3 lanes through to the trench and the 77N ramp returns to 1 lane.

Ohhhh, so they're moving that barrier back to the right. That makes sense. I was just driving it this morning thinking this is a huge area for one lane. Thank you!

The twin Innerbelt bridges with Progressive Field in the foreground.

 

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so when will 176 be able to continue in to 90 east?  Currently you have to take 90 west or 490 east....

 

Did it ever really "close?" ;)

People are always cutting through there

so when will 176 be able to continue in to 90 east?  Currently you have to take 90 west or 490 east....

 

It's in the PR Musky provided (and it depends on how far the Cleveland Indians go in the playoffs):

 

The million dollar question…When will I-90 east and I-71 north open up to two lanes to access the #GVVBridge? If all goes to plan during the weekend of October 21-24, by 6 a.m. Monday, October 24, when I-90 east reopens there will be two lanes entering the #GVVBridge, I-71 north will have two lanes entering the bridge and the entrance from SR 176 to the bridge will reopen

 

 

Innerbelt Update: Weekend Closures & Restrictions, I-90 east FULLY OPEN Monday

 

 

Interstate Impacts:

 

 

Weather permitting through Friday, October 21, crews will be working on I-90 east between Lorain Avenue and I-490 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. in order to make changes to overhead signs leading to the #GVVBridge.  Motorists should be alert for various lane closures.

 

 

o  In addition to these lane closures, the West 41st Street entrance ramp to I-90 east and I-90 eastbound exit ramp to West 25th Street will be closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. West 41st Street motorists will be detoured via West 44th Street to I-90 west to Lorain Avenue to I-90 east.  I-90 eastbound motorists will be detoured via West 41st Street to Lorain Avenue to West 25th Street.

 

 

·        On Friday, October 21, I-90 east over the #GVVBridge and I-71 north at I-90 will close from 8:15 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, October 24.  Motorists should Opt for the Alternate and use I-490 east to I-77 north.

 

 

·        In addition to the above mentioned closure of I-90 east on Friday:

 

 

o  The West 41st Street entrance ramp to I-90 east and I-90 eastbound exit ramp to West 25th Street will close Friday at 8:15 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday.  West 41st Street motorists will be detoured via West 44th Street to I-90 west to Lorain Avenue to I-90 east.  I-90 eastbound motorists destined for West 25th Street will be detoured via West 41st Street to Lorain Avenue to West 25th Street

 

 

o  The I-90 eastbound exit ramps to I-71 south and SR 176 south will close Friday at  8:15 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, October 24 for pavement marking operations.  Motorists will be detoured via I-490 east to Broadway Avenue to I-490 west to I-71/SR176 south.

 

 

o  The left lane of I-77 northbound at East 14th Street will close Friday at 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday.

 

 

·        Overnight Saturday, October 22, there will be rolling road blocks along I-90 west over the #GVVBridge between I-77 and I-71 beginning at 8 p.m. through approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday.

 

 

 

What’s going on during all of this work? Crews will be removing the eastbound alternate route which was put in place at the onset of the #GVVBridge project. Beginning Monday when I-90 east reopens, there will be two lanes entering the #GVVBridge, I-71 north will have two lanes entering the bridge and the entrance from SR 176 to the bridge will reopen for a total of five lanes in the eastbound direction.  Other changes starting October 24 will include the West 14th St. entrance ramp to I-90 east will reopen, the ramp from I-77 north to I-90 east will be returned to one lane, the delineators which separate traffic from I-90 and I-77 will be relocated and access from I-90 east to Carnegie Avenue will be returned.

 

Although the fanfare is over, the construction still isn't  :laugh:

 

Crews are doing some landscaping around the Ontario exits and by the Abbey Ave on-ramp as well.

 

A couple notes:

 

Much of the lighting underneath the bridges of Carnegie, Euclid, Lakeside, Superior, etc, has been replaced. No longer the orange sodium glow, but it's white lighting that's looks better.

 

East 9th now connects to Broadway as of a week or 2 ago. see https://www.mapillary.com/app/?lat=41.49307239&lng=-81.68101041&z=17&pKey=nT4KzyD0wvwek8Kw4-dHpw&focus=photo as the blocked off road. 

 

A couple questions:

- Are they restoring access to 90-West via an E.14th on ramp? There's a section of new bridge for such a ramp (see the following the image in google https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4967145,-81.6810179,114a,20y,163.7h,46.06t/data=!3m1!1e3 ) but the recently constructed (not on gmaps) says otherwise.

 

- Is the E.21st on ramp to 77 South re-opened?

 

- When is the on-ramp 490W to 77N going to open? I thought it'd be soon after the bridge opened but no dice yet.

 

- About 2-3 weeks ago, there was restriping done and there's now a dedicated lane from I-90E to 176/71-S. During the innerbelt construction, the far right lane was West 25th exit only)

They relamped the underpasses near dead man's curve with bright LEDs instead of the old sulphur yellow lights that have been there for decades.

 

A couple questions:

- Are they restoring access to 90-West via an E.14th on ramp? There's a section of new bridge for such a ramp (see the following the image in google https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4967145,-81.6810179,114a,20y,163.7h,46.06t/data=!3m1!1e3 ) but the recently constructed (not on gmaps) says otherwise.

 

- Is the E.21st on ramp to 77 South re-opened?

 

- When is the on-ramp 490W to 77N going to open? I thought it'd be soon after the bridge opened but no dice yet.

 

- About 2-3 weeks ago, there was restriping done and there's now a dedicated lane from I-90E to 176/71-S. During the innerbelt construction, the far right lane was West 25th exit only)

 

From ODOT's website...

East 21st Street Entrance Ramp to I-77 South:

This ramp will remain closed until spring 2017.

 

I-490 West Ramp to I-77 North:

This ramp will remain closed until spring 2017.

 

E 14th Street Entrance Ramp to I-90 West:

This ramp will remain closed thru completion of Innerbelt Construction Contract Group 3. For more info on future plans and timelines, click here.

 

http://www.dot.state.oh.us/projects/ClevelandUrbanCoreProjects/Innerbelt/InnerbeltBridge/NewsInformation/Pages/TrafficImpacts.aspx

They relamped the underpasses near dead man's curve with bright LEDs instead of the old sulphur yellow lights that have been there for decades.

 

Also an interesting note as it relates to LED street lighting. Just like we've been hearing about recently the "blue light" in our phones and TVs affecting our eyes...the American Medical Association issued a warning as it pertains to LED street lighting because this cooler color of light poses some health effects.

 

http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/21/health/led-streetlights-ama/

 

I'm personally a fan of the lighting...and I love how it looks on Euclid rather than the yellow High Pressure Sodium lighting we're used to (plus it saves money!).

It's a pretty misguided warning - and the benefits of far lower energy consumption, temperature (color) and contrast are far above that of some "health" effects that's all psychological. There are some that claim to "hear" LED lights, too.

Per an Innerbelt Facebook post on 12/18, ODOT has gotten the OK to replace the HPS lights on the two new bridges with LED. Didn't give a timeframe.

On the Innerbelt/90 bridges? They are all LED. Unless you are talking about the interchanges?

I wish the lights they used for the under lighting weren't so bright. Coming up W14th where it meets Abbey at night is like driving into a supernova.  8-)

I wish the lights they used for the under lighting weren't so bright. Coming up W14th where it meets Abbey at night is like driving into a supernova.  8-)

 

When they first turned them on for testing I noticed this (kinda hard not to) and initially thought that it was going to be toned down after they had a chance to survey everything, but its still like that.

Also an interesting note as it relates to LED street lighting. Just like we've been hearing about recently the "blue light" in our phones and TVs affecting our eyes...the American Medical Association issued a warning as it pertains to LED street lighting because this cooler color of light poses some health effects.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/21/health/led-streetlights-ama/

The need for energy efficiency is serious, but so too is minimizing human risk from bad lighting, both due to glare and to circadian disruption

 

I searched for a long time to find red led nightlights. I have been using them for three weeks and I think I fall asleep better because the house is lit with color that does not disturb my "circadian rhythms". 

https://www.maxximastyle.com/led-night-lights/led-multi-color-red-white-blue-night-light-switch-dusk-to-dawn-sensor-pack-of-2

ODOT to close Broadway ramp to I-77 South as next phase of Innerbelt construction project begins

 

http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2017/03/odot_to_close_broadway_ramp_to.html#incart_river_home

I've been waiting for this phase. That bridge over 490 is awful. Especially southbound how they have three lanes squeezed into the space that use to be two, with zero shoulder width. I drive over there at least 5 times a week, and cant see the benefit to ending the third lane on the other side of the bridge compared to before.

 

Also looking forward to the new Broadway overpass. The new overpasses all along 77 north of 480 all look great and the brick (even being fake) is a nice touch. I just wish they'd rebuild the Harvard overpass sometime soon too.

^They are.

ODOT proposes to replace the bridge with work beginning in 2018

 

7/1/2017

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CUY IR 077 12.12

Newburgh Hts; Harvard over IR-77 Replace the Harvard Avenue bridge over I-77 in the Village of

Newburgh Heights. Work includes removing the center pier.

$6,700,000.00

 

Having those central piers out of the way and room to add inner shoulders (at a future point) is a huge selling point to getting rid of those aging bridges - which were built in the late 1950's for the SR 21 freeway. Look over at the Broadway exit on I-77 northbound and see how the interchange is wide? The SR 21 freeway was originally planned to swing to the east.

Having those central piers out of the way and room to add inner shoulders (at a future point) is a huge selling point to getting rid of those aging bridges - which were built in the late 1950's for the SR 21 freeway. Look over at the Broadway exit on I-77 northbound and see how the interchange is wide? The SR 21 freeway was originally planned to swing to the east.

 

I'm going way off topic but I'm curious about something:

 

What we call the SR21 freeway was actually called the Willow Freeway back in the day. My grandparents constantly referenced I-77 that way. Anyone know why it had that name?

Not sure and I can't find anything about it.

 

Interestingly enough, Willow Freeway, when it was being planned, called for a future direct interchange with the Ohio Turnpike. It assumed that the Turnpike would have its tolls removed: http://images.ulib.csuohio.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/urbanohio/id/2200/rec/1 (plate 1)

 

You can also see the proposed express/local lanes for I-480, which would have alleviated many of those queueing and backup concerns that plagues it now, especially by I-77 (plate 11).

Not sure and I can't find anything about it.

 

Interestingly enough, Willow Freeway, when it was being planned, called for a future direct interchange with the Ohio Turnpike. It assumed that the Turnpike would have its tolls removed: http://images.ulib.csuohio.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/urbanohio/id/2200/rec/1 (plate 1)

 

You can also see the proposed express/local lanes for I-480, which would have alleviated many of those queueing and backup concerns that plagues it now, especially by I-77 (plate 11).

 

People still call the SR-176 freeway the "Jennings" and I don't believe any signs on the freeways call it that.

Looks like it was supposed to terminate at the "Willow Station" in Imdependence, hence the name! Pretty obscure ha.

 

http://ech.case.edu/cgi/article.pl?id=WF1

Not sure and I can't find anything about it.

 

Interestingly enough, Willow Freeway, when it was being planned, called for a future direct interchange with the Ohio Turnpike. It assumed that the Turnpike would have its tolls removed: http://images.ulib.csuohio.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/urbanohio/id/2200/rec/1 (plate 1)

 

You can also see the proposed express/local lanes for I-480, which would have alleviated many of those queueing and backup concerns that plagues it now, especially by I-77 (plate 11).

 

Thanks, Sherman.

 

I found it. I guess the original idea for the expressway was to run it from downtown to the Willow B&O railroad station in Independence that no longer exists.

 

http://ech.case.edu/ech-cgi/article.pl?id=WF1

ODOT Seeks Comments on Proposed I-71 to SR 176 Deceleration Lane

 

Garfield Heights (Friday, February 22) - The Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing to add a southbound deceleration lane from I-71 south to SR 176 south.  The proposed 1300-feet long deceleration lane will extend from the existing SR 176 exit north to West 14th Street overpass.  All work will be within the existing I-71 median area.

A minor lane shift along I-71 will permit the construction of the deceleration lane pavement.  A weekend closure of the SR 176 ramp may be required to construct the transition between proposed and existing pavement.  Temporary off-peak lane closures of I-71 southbound may be required for drainage conduit installation.

 

ODOT is seeking public input regarding the project.  Comments may be directed to:

Mr. Mark Alan Carpenter
District Environmental Engineer, 
5500 Transportation Blvd.,
Garfield Heights, OH, 44125, 
or 216-584-2089 or [email protected] 
Comments will be received until March 25, 2019.

 

 

On 2/25/2019 at 9:26 AM, musky said:

ODOT Seeks Comments on Proposed I-71 to SR 176 Deceleration Lane

 

Garfield Heights (Friday, February 22) - The Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing to add a southbound deceleration lane from I-71 south to SR 176 south.  The proposed 1300-feet long deceleration lane will extend from the existing SR 176 exit north to West 14th Street overpass.  All work will be within the existing I-71 median area.

A minor lane shift along I-71 will permit the construction of the deceleration lane pavement.  A weekend closure of the SR 176 ramp may be required to construct the transition between proposed and existing pavement.  Temporary off-peak lane closures of I-71 southbound may be required for drainage conduit installation.

 

ODOT is seeking public input regarding the project.  Comments may be directed to:

Mr. Mark Alan Carpenter
District Environmental Engineer, 
5500 Transportation Blvd.,
Garfield Heights, OH, 44125, 
or 216-584-2089 or [email protected] 
Comments will be received until March 25, 2019.

 

 

 

Good, This is much needed. A lot of accidents occur at that exit because it is so short and tight.  They also need to address how people, after they go through this exit have to weave across all lanes of 176 to get off on the Steelyard exit.

On 3/19/2019 at 9:43 AM, Mov2Ohio said:

 

Good, This is much needed. A lot of accidents occur at that exit because it is so short and tight.  They also need to address how people, after they go through this exit have to weave across all lanes of 176 to get off on the Steelyard exit.

Part of the problem is people coming from 490/71 and cutting across 71 to get onto the Jennings versus staying on the Jennings offramp, I don't know why people do this aside from being distracted while driving. This is going to come off as pretentious, but after living in Pittsburgh and merging 5x on a daily commute  (in less space than the 71-Steelyard merge in a lot of instances), folks need a lesson in merging here - a little friendliness goes a long way (a la 71-176-Steelyard merge/exit sequence). If someone's trying to break in, let them in (and don't merge in until the zipper pushes you into the lane...).

 

Rant aside, I think this is a huge waste of money that could be allocated in other, more pressing, areas.

 

So... WEWS felt the need to write an article about something that hasn’t made any progress in two decades, and still won’t make any progress for at least another decade?

On 2/25/2019 at 9:26 AM, musky said:

ODOT Seeks Comments on Proposed I-71 to SR 176 Deceleration Lane

 

Garfield Heights (Friday, February 22) - The Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing to add a southbound deceleration lane from I-71 south to SR 176 south.  The proposed 1300-feet long deceleration lane will extend from the existing SR 176 exit north to West 14th Street overpass.  All work will be within the existing I-71 median area.

A minor lane shift along I-71 will permit the construction of the deceleration lane pavement.  A weekend closure of the SR 176 ramp may be required to construct the transition between proposed and existing pavement.  Temporary off-peak lane closures of I-71 southbound may be required for drainage conduit installation.

 

ODOT is seeking public input regarding the project.  Comments may be directed to:

Mr. Mark Alan Carpenter
District Environmental Engineer, 
5500 Transportation Blvd.,
Garfield Heights, OH, 44125, 
or 216-584-2089 or [email protected] 
Comments will be received until March 25, 2019.

 

 

 

https://www.news5cleveland.com/traffic/traffic-news/odot-adding-another-lane-on-i-71-to-allow-drivers-to-easily-merge-onto-jennings-freeway

 

20 hours ago, skiwest said:

 

https://www.news5cleveland.com/traffic/traffic-news/odot-adding-another-lane-on-i-71-to-allow-drivers-to-easily-merge-onto-jennings-freeway

 

Ugh, such a waste.

 

Can't find a dime for RTA but we can keep expanding highways and adding to the burden of maintenance.

6 hours ago, GISguy said:

Ugh, such a waste.

 

Can't find a dime for RTA but we can keep expanding highways and adding to the burden of maintenance.

 

Amen.  If we cannot afford to maintain what we have, it is fiscally irresponsible to be adding to to the state's maintenance obligations.   And encouraging inefficient sprawl, etc.

Am I crazy or do I remember NOACA and ODOT announcing a fix-it-first philosophy, or at least promising a more well rounded transportation policy? If so, it's been nothing but lip service because highway expansion is continuing unabated.

On 9/10/2020 at 10:41 AM, skiwest said:

 

https://www.news5cleveland.com/traffic/traffic-news/odot-adding-another-lane-on-i-71-to-allow-drivers-to-easily-merge-onto-jennings-freeway

 

 

It's actually a pretty cheap and quick safety fix.