CLEVELAND — Ohio Department of Transportation crews will be doing a slew of bridge repairs and repaving this weekend on Interstate 490 through Cleveland, which means drivers should plan ahead for any backups.
For the most part, crews will be replacing pavement on I-490 between I-90 and I-77, as well as making repairs to the I-490 bridge over the Cuyahoga River.
Estimated completion is set for July 2027 for the project.
Here are the traffic impacts you can expect this weekend:
- I-490 east and west between E. 55th Street and W. 7th Street will be reduced to one lane starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 18 at 5 a.m. for pavement repairs.
- I-490 westbound between W. 7th Street and I-71 will close at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 18 at 5 a.m. for pavement repairs — Detour: I-490 westbound to SR 176 south to Denison Ave to SR 176 north to I-90 west.
- I-490 eastbound between I-71 and W. 7th Street will close at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 18, at 5 a.m. for pavement repairs — Detour: I-90 east to SR 176 south to Steelyard Drive to Quigley Road to W 7th. Street
- SR 176/I-71 north ramp to I-490 east will close at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 18 at 5 a.m. for pavement repairs — Detour: SR 176 to W. 14th Street to Quigley Road to W. 7th Street.
- I-490 west to I-90 east will close at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 18 at 5 a.m. for pavement repairs — Detour: R 176 south to Denison Avenue to SR 176 north to I-90 east.
A full list of projects can be found on ODOT's website.