March 26, 201411 yr Road specs don't require asphalt to be sealed, like a parking lot would be. They are supposed to seal the joints of asphalt/concrete with tar, but that only lasts a few seasons before it wears away. Roads fail for a variety of reasons but mostly the concrete/asphalt starts to break up when the subgrade (clay surface below) starts to roll/heave. Pockets form under the pavement, the pavement breaks, and the freeze/thaw cycle takes over from there. Filling potholes with asphalt is only a temporary fix till next freeze/thaw cycle. Many of the worst roads for potholes in Cleveland are asphalt on top of brick below. Not sure what the deal is at 117th. The concrete pavement is horrendous. Cool - thanks. West Boulevard is pretty nasty, too - particularly for the small portion between Lorain and West 105
March 26, 201411 yr The concrete was re-done in 2006. West 117th was a three-year project that began in 2000. I drove it to work every day from 1996-2008. I remember detouring around the construction on Sept. 11, 2001 while listening to radio news coverage of the attacks as they were happening. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 26, 201411 yr The concrete was re-done in 2006. West 117th was a three-year project that began in 2000. I drove it to work every day from 1996-2008. I remember detouring around the construction on Sept. 11, 2001 while listening to radio news coverage of the attacks as they were happening. Thats when I remember it being done as well. So just a little over 10 years ago it was finished. The road should show some signs of wear and tear, but not utter destruction as we are witnessing today.
March 26, 201411 yr I wouldn't say that 11 years is all that unreasonable for a high-traffic concrete road to be deteriorating with the winters we have had in those years. Remember that 2004-2005 was the most snow ever recorded and the last few years have seen a lot of freeze/thaws instead of the usual long stretches below freezing. Other roads repaved in concrete much more recently have started to already show signs of wear and tear.
April 12, 201411 yr Michael P. Summers @LakewoodMayor 16m Just secured the last $1 million of federal transportation money for the $2.3 million Madison resurfacing job. NOACA appr'ved today #1LKWD "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 11, 201410 yr Piece of bridge over I-271 in Willoughby Hills goes through car windshield, hits mother and daughter http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/lake-county/2014/10/11/mother-injured-after-bridge-over-i-271-crumbles-onto-car/17110145/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 12, 201410 yr Piece of bridge over I-271 in Willoughby Hills goes through car windshield, hits mother and daughter http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/lake-county/2014/10/11/mother-injured-after-bridge-over-i-271-crumbles-onto-car/17110145/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Two major events of this nature during the last couple weeks. Ledge Road in Macedonia was open for about an hour before a train passed over that bridge and rocks came down.
November 20, 201410 yr Columbus Road Bridge reopening pushed back again By Alison Grant, The Plain Dealer on November 17, 2014 at 1:48 PM, updated November 17, 2014 at 4:41 PM CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The reopening of the Columbus Road Bridge has been delayed again, with the popular link between Ohio City and the Flats now expected to be back in service some time in December. A top engineer for Cuyahoga County, which is administering the work by American Bridge Co., said the contractor is behind on some final steps needed before the span can reopen. "They have to make sure the span locks are working correctly," David Marquard said. "After that, they have to test the electrical system" and perform other tasks. Span locks fix the movable part of the lift bridge in place when it is lowered for traffic to cross. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/11/columbus_road_bridge_reopening.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 21, 201410 yr The bridge normally handles about 6,300 vehicles a day, including 250 trucks. Wow. Anyone else find that fact surprising?
November 21, 201410 yr The bridge normally handles about 6,300 vehicles a day, including 250 trucks. Wow. Anyone else find that fact surprising? As a Tremont resident, not at all. A ton of people use(d) Columbus to cut through the Flats into Downtown, or to cut up Franklin and avoid the W. 25th/Lorain intersection
November 21, 201410 yr The bridge normally handles about 6,300 vehicles a day, including 250 trucks. Wow. Anyone else find that fact surprising? No. That's not very busy. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 14, 201410 yr Westlake's first traffic roundabout proposed for Center Ridge, Canterbury intersection By Barb Galbincea, Northeast Ohio Media Group on December 02, 2014 at 7:30 AM, updated December 02, 2014 at 8:10 AM WESTLAKE, Ohio-- The Westlake Planning Commission on Monday night got its first look at a proposal to build a traffic roundabout at the intersection of Center Ridge and Canterbury roads. Bob Kelly, Westlake's director of engineering, said the intersection is the site of many traffic accidents with injuries -- making it a good candidate to become the city's first roundabout. "It's been on our radar screen for years," he told the commission, adding that the estimated $2 million to build a roundabout would be about $1 million less than what it would cost to improve the intersection with turning lanes. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/westlake/index.ssf/2014/12/westlake_planning_commission_l.html#incart_related_stories "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 15, 201410 yr Westlake's first traffic roundabout proposed for Center Ridge, Canterbury intersection By Barb Galbincea, Northeast Ohio Media Group on December 02, 2014 at 7:30 AM, updated December 02, 2014 at 8:10 AM WESTLAKE, Ohio-- The Westlake Planning Commission on Monday night got its first look at a proposal to build a traffic roundabout at the intersection of Center Ridge and Canterbury roads. Bob Kelly, Westlake's director of engineering, said the intersection is the site of many traffic accidents with injuries -- making it a good candidate to become the city's first roundabout. "It's been on our radar screen for years," he told the commission, adding that the estimated $2 million to build a roundabout would be about $1 million less than what it would cost to improve the intersection with turning lanes. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/westlake/index.ssf/2014/12/westlake_planning_commission_l.html#incart_related_stories These don't belong in NE Ohio. They don't suit the way we drive. The one at Pettibone and Richmond is too small and some genius piled up a bunch of rocks and trash in the middle. It's all but a two way stop when traffic is heavy on Pettibone.
December 15, 201410 yr These don't belong in NE Ohio. They don't suit the way we drive. Then adjust. It's about time NE Ohioans learned how to drive. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 15, 201410 yr Westlake's first traffic roundabout proposed for Center Ridge, Canterbury intersection By Barb Galbincea, Northeast Ohio Media Group on December 02, 2014 at 7:30 AM, updated December 02, 2014 at 8:10 AM WESTLAKE, Ohio-- The Westlake Planning Commission on Monday night got its first look at a proposal to build a traffic roundabout at the intersection of Center Ridge and Canterbury roads. Bob Kelly, Westlake's director of engineering, said the intersection is the site of many traffic accidents with injuries -- making it a good candidate to become the city's first roundabout. "It's been on our radar screen for years," he told the commission, adding that the estimated $2 million to build a roundabout would be about $1 million less than what it would cost to improve the intersection with turning lanes. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/westlake/index.ssf/2014/12/westlake_planning_commission_l.html#incart_related_stories These don't belong in NE Ohio. They don't suit the way we drive. The one at Pettibone and Richmond is too small and some genius piled up a bunch of rocks and trash in the middle. It's all but a two way stop when traffic is heavy on Pettibone. If South Florida can figure them out, Cleveland certainly can.
December 15, 201410 yr These don't belong in NE Ohio. They don't suit the way we drive. Then adjust. It's about time NE Ohioans learned how to drive. Everyone at once? That's crazy. Better to fight the accursed things. Bostonians are considered the worst drivers and the place is lousy with them.
January 12, 201510 yr Road collapse: @CLEpolice TRAFFIC ADVISORY: West 3rd between Lakeside and Summit – Street closed due to collapse 4-5 feet across. Streets crew on scene. https://twitter.com/CLEpolice
January 13, 201510 yr Summit? Whereinthehellis Summit?? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 13, 201510 yr Summit? Whereinthehellis Summit?? It's the road that runs just north of and parallel to Lakeside.
January 13, 201510 yr Always thought that was just basically a driveway to the parking lot, but it obviously is a feeder to Rt 2 West as well.
February 10, 201510 yr Potholes taking over West 117th Street, again Faith Boone, Jonathan Walsh 3:10 PM, Feb 9, 2015 1 hour ago http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/potholes-taking-over-west-117th-street-again?utm_campaign=snsdemo&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=snsanalytics "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 21, 201510 yr Now THAT'S a pothole! One lane of Eddy Rd in Cleveland has collapsed between I 90 and St Clair @WEWS http://t.co/Z5bDWJhBwd "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 21, 201510 yr I spent a good week in Cleveland and Pittsburgh not all that long ago. I couldn't believe the number of massive potholes in some of the more desolate, industrial or poor areas of the city - like closer towards E. Cleveland. There was one example, Kirby/Coit, that had so many traffic was only inching along at less than 20 MPH and doing this twisty route around some of the biggest potholes I've ever encountered. Then I saw why. On some old brick streets near the Tremont neighborhood, I saw extensive shifting of the brick caused by years of freezing and thawing. They all needed to be relaid or removed. But in the more populated areas, especially near wealth, they were in great shape. That said, the concrete roads were either horrible (if they patched every joint with a mound of asphalt) or excellent (Cedar, Euclid). The asphalt roads were hit-or-miss.
March 21, 201510 yr The horribly designed and generally misplaced Richmond-Pettibone roundabout was backed up severely yesterday, and I was stuck behind a car that had "Rep 037" plates and a Kristina Roegner sticker. 1) I didn't know state legislators got their own special plates. 2) Maybe now I can get her to support a bill banning those things from state routes or state funded construction. :evil:
March 22, 201510 yr I no longer have business in that neck of the woods, but I cannot imagine it's any worse than when Barney Fife had to drive up the multi-use path to direct traffic every day.
March 22, 201510 yr 2) Maybe now I can get her to support a bill banning those things from state routes or state funded construction. [/color] :evil: A. Americans don't seem to design roundabouts very well. B. Many Americans don't know how to use them even if they were well-designed. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 22, 201510 yr 2) Maybe now I can get her to support a bill banning those things from state routes or state funded construction. [/color] :evil: A. Americans don't seem to design roundabouts very well. B. Many Americans don't know how to use them even if they were well-designed. The one at Brainard and Shaker isn't too horrible, but the Pettibone-Richmond one is way too small, and the crap built up in the middle causes drivers to be hesitant because they can't see oncoming traffic. I know why they do that, but it's dumb. It's effectively a two way stop rather than the four way it was. That intersection really needed a light that can me made "flashing yellow" most of the day.
March 23, 201510 yr joecimperman @joecimperman 21m21 minutes ago City of Cleveland to spend up to $10 million each year to repave worst streets #onwardupward http://www.cleveland.com/cityhall/index.ssf/2015/03/city_of_cleveland_to_spend_up.html … "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 24, 201510 yr joecimperman @joecimperman 21m21 minutes ago City of Cleveland to spend up to $10 million each year to repave worst streets #onwardupward http://www.cleveland.com/cityhall/index.ssf/2015/03/city_of_cleveland_to_spend_up.html … No context. Is that enough money to keep up with the potholes?
March 24, 201510 yr joecimperman @joecimperman 21m21 minutes ago City of Cleveland to spend up to $10 million each year to repave worst streets #onwardupward http://www.cleveland.com/cityhall/index.ssf/2015/03/city_of_cleveland_to_spend_up.html … No context. Is that enough money to keep up with the potholes? Here's the longer story: http://www.cleveland.com/cityhall/index.ssf/2015/03/cleveland_will_more_than_doubl.html#incart_river
March 26, 201510 yr $7.06 billion in Ohio transportation budget for highway construction and maintenance http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2015/03/7_billion_transportation_budge.html#incart_river How much of that is for building new roads vs. maintenance on existing roads? Isn't there a huge backlog of maintenance that needs to be done on our roads and bridges -- if so, why are we building ANY new roads? :drunk:
March 27, 201510 yr New bike lanes coming to Madison Avenue in Lakewood! http://www.cleveland.com/lakewood/index.ssf/2015/03/lakewood_plans_to_begin_resurf.html Lakewood Citizen @lkwdcitizen 4m4 minutes ago Traffic Alert: No street parking on Madison Ave. due to resurfacing beginning 3/30. GreenCityBlueLake @GCBL Mar 17 Congrats Lakewood - yr bike lanes + parked cars on Madison Ave. Groundbreaking move 4 NEOhio. http://bit.ly/1xbWZRg "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 1, 201510 yr TODAY: @CityofCleveland: Lorain Avenue will be closed at West 25th street and West 28th street for street repairs. 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 6, 201510 yr May 4, 2015 New construction project underway in The Flats Posted by 19 Action News Digital TeamCONNECT CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Ohio Department of Transportation has begun a $3.7 million project to replace the now narrow and outdated bridge which carries Canal Road under the Norfolk Southern railroad (and over the CSX railroad), near the intersection of Commercial Road and the East 9th Street Extension in Cleveland's Flats. While the new bridge is being built, crews placed a temporary signal to maintain one lane of traffic on the bridge. This will remain until the project is complete. The signal will be tied to the movement of the West 3rd Street Lift Bridge. When the bridge is up, traffic heading toward West 3rd will be stopped at the signal. MORE: http://www.19actionnews.com/story/28970700/new-construction-project-underway-in-the-flats "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
May 30, 201510 yr Under construction: Cleveland-area road projects to watch for this summer May 28, 2015 By RACHEL ABBEY MCCAFFERTY Whether you’re planning a trip downtown or just checking the traffic before your morning commute, it helps to know what roads will be sporting some new orange construction cones. Below is a list of some of the road construction Cleveland-area drivers can expect to see this year. The projects were submitted by the respective cities, suburbs and organizations listed. Bookmark this page for updates as projects may be added as time goes on. Cities, suburbs and organizations can email road construction projects listings to [email protected] MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20150528/NEWS/150529983/under-construction-cleveland-area-road-projects-to-watch-for-this "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 17, 20159 yr TTWN Cleveland @TotalTrafficCLE 6m6 minutes ago Fairview Park, OH Closed due to road surface collapse in #Cuyahoga on Mastick Rd Both EB/WB between W 210th St and Eaton Rd #traffic http://bit.ly/ZiKORz "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 18, 20159 yr MT @ODOT_Cleveland Tomorrow a project to revitalize E 22nd St begins. Traffic on E 22nd will be restricted! http://t.co/dtQZnWP64M "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 23, 20159 yr The City of Cleveland Department of Public Works and the Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects has launched a new web-based, geographic information system (GIS) application that will allow visitors to track the status of street repair and resurfacing in the City of Cleveland. You may view the application titled “RoadRx: The Prescription to Repair Cleveland’s Roads” here: http://www.clevelandgis.org/apps/RoadRx/
September 19, 20159 yr Prospect Avenue construction backs up traffic for miles Faith Boone, Kristin Volk 4:02 PM, Sep 14, 2015 CLEVELAND - Construction along Prospect Avenue still has traffic reduced to single lanes and backed up for miles at rush hour, prompting people who work along there to question whether the project has stalled. “They started off really well by ripping up the street," said Darian Tucker who owns Insignia Graphics on Prospect Avenue. "But since then, it's what you see, stalled, it seems like.” “I haven't really seen anything else as to construction on this street," said Debbie Wilcox, who works at a business on Prospect Avenue. "Traffic is horrible." A resurfacing project on Prospect started early July. At that time, crews contracted by the Ohio Department of Transportation resurfaced the north side of the street from East 22nd to Ontario Street. But that side, which has hundreds of cones sitting on it, is still not open. Since construction began, traffic has been reduced to single lanes on the south side of Prospect. That side still needs to be resurfaced. MORE: http://www.newsnet5.com/news/local-news/oh-cuyahoga/prospect-avenue-construction-backs-up-traffic-for-miles "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 2, 20159 yr The day Cleveland's East Side and West Side were linked 100 years ago (Vintage photos) By Alison Grant, The Plain Dealer on October 02, 2015 at 9:45 AM, updated October 02, 2015 at 9:50 AM CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On October 8, 1915, the two halves of the Detroit-Superior Bridge came together when the last pieces of steel were dropped into the center of the arched span. "Fits like paper on the wall," yelled Fred Buck, a superintendent for one of the construction companies, who rushed to his office for a box of cigars to distribute to the iron workers who'd built the span at lightening speed in 37 days, according to a history of the bridge by engineer and former Clevelander William Beyer. A lot of work preceded linking the steel arch -- driving pilings and building footings for piers on either side of the Cuyahoga River and for roadways leading to the bridge. And there was much work to come -- construction of massive concrete arches on either side of the river and of approaches for streetcars and autos. It was November 1917 before the upper deck opened to cars and pedestrians. Streetcars crossed the lower deck in December. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/10/the_day_clevelands_east_side_and_west_side_were_linked_100_years_ago_vintage_photos.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 12, 20159 yr City of Cleveland @CityofCleveland 3h3 hours ago The Columbus Road Lift Bridge will be closed on Tuesday, October 13th from 1:00 pm until 3:00 PM for routine maintenance. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 16, 20159 yr ALERT | I-77 and I-71 to have major weekend closures WKYC Staff, WKYC 11:31 a.m. EDT October 15, 2015 CLEVELAND -- Big traffic changes are in store for weekend drivers coming in and out of Cleveland. Both I-77 and I-71 will see major closures impacting travel -- especially considering there is a Browns game in town this Sunday. MORE: http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/traffic/2015/10/15/traffic-alert--i-77-to-close-all-weekend-at-i-480/73974094/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 20, 20159 yr Which unfinished construction project makes your downtown commute most difficult? @PaulOrlousky investigates delays: https://t.co/S0kT4VsrBf "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 23, 20159 yr TRAFFIC: Portions of I-71, I-77 approaching downtown will close again this weekend. Detours- https://t.co/3N4W6Avtq4 https://t.co/CFQfpkoqYS "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 9, 20159 yr Cleveland Scene @Cleveland_Scene 30s30 seconds ago This One Photo Perfectly Sums Up Road Construction in Cleveland via @Alaina_Nutile http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/11/09/this-one-photo-perfectly-sums-up-road-construction-in-cleveland "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
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