ODOT District 3 Weekly Construction Report
For the week of July 15
LORAIN COUNTY
US Route 6: Bridge Repairs
US 6, between Washington Ave. and Arizona Ave., will be reduced to one lane of traffic for bridge repairs on the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge. The westbound lanes and north sidewalk are closed. Traffic will be maintained in the eastbound lanes and pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the south sidewalk. Intermittent bridge lifts are scheduled as crews complete bridge work. The openings should not be any longer than those normally utilized to allow passage of a vessel. A sidewalk detour is posted for pedestrians. Specific project work can be found online at dot.state.oh.us/districts/D03/Pages/LOR-6-Charles-Berry-Bascule-Bridge0501-5976.aspx. The project is expected to be complete March 2020.
State Route 18
SR 18, from the Huron County Line to the Medina County line, will be reduced to one lane of traffic for a resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. The project is expected to be complete October 2019; however, all work is weather dependent and is subject to change.
US Route 20: Resurfacing
US 20, from Parsons Ave. to Middle Ave., have daily lane closures for a resurfacing project. The SR 511 ramp to US 20 eastbound (Ramp C), and the US 20 eastbound exit ramp to SR 511 (Ramp D) will close Monday, July 15 thru Friday, July 19 for pavement repairs. The detour route for Ramp C is SR 511 to SR 58 to US 20 eastbound. The detour route for Ramp D is US 20 eastbound to SR 301 to US 20 westbound to SR 511. All detours will be signed accordingly. The project is expected to be complete August 2019.
US Route 20: Major Widening
US 20, between Stoney Ridge Rd. and Lear Nagle Rd., will have one lane of traffic maintained in each direction. The eastbound designated right turn lane on US 20, to SR 83 south, is closed to traffic. Motorists will still be able to make a righthand turn using the thru lane. Crews continue to install new storm sewers on the northside of US 20. Work continues on the installation of underdrains from SR 83 towards the west. Root Rd. is now closed and remain closed until the beginning of the new school year. At that time, Root Rd. will be open to southbound traffic only. This is to accommodate the busses in the afternoon. Lanes widths throughout the project will be reduced to 10 ft. Three lanes of traffic will be maintained; one eastbound lane, one westbound lane and a center turn lane. Specific project work can be found online at dot.state.oh.us/districts/D03/Pages/LOR-US-20-.aspx. To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing by the work zone. Pedestrians and bicyclists should use extreme caution while traveling through the work zone and stay out of the active work area to avoid conflicts with construction vehicles and equipment. The project is expected to be complete October 2019; however, all work is weather dependent and is subject to change.
US Route 20: Bridge Replacement
US 20 over Ridgeway Ditch, between Case Rd. and Fowlers Run, will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction for a bridge replacement project. The project is expected to be complete May 2020.
US Route 20: Micro-Surfacing
US 20, Chestnut Ridge Rd. to Taylor St., will have single lane closures for a micro-surfacing project. The project is expected to be complete September 2019.
State Route 57: Micro-Surfacing
SR 57, from Abbe Rd. to Lorain Blvd., will have single lane closures for a micro-surfacing project. The project is expected to be complete September 2019.
State Route 57 ***UPDATE***
SR 57, from I-90 to SR 254, will be reduced to one lane of traffic for a resurfacing project. The outside lanes on SR 57 are closed to traffic as crews perform milling and pavement repair work. This project is within the City of Elyria. The project is expected to be complete September 2019.
State Route 83
SR 83, from Dunham Rd. to SR 303, will have daily lane closures for a micro-surfacing project. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. The project is expected to be complete September 2019.
Interstate 90: Bridge Replacement
I-90 westbound, at the I-90 structure over the SR 2 split, will be reduced to one lane of traffic for a bridge replacement project. SR 2 eastbound is maintained with two lanes of traffic. Traffic will be maintained using a concrete barrier divide. The project is expected to be complete October 2019.
Interstate 90/State Route 83: Minor Widening ***UPDATE***
I-90, at the SR 83 exit ramps and Chester Road, will have intermittent lane closures for installation of new traffic signals and highway lighting. The new signals have been installed and are activated. Crews still need to complete final striping and sidewalk work. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. SR 83 exit ramps and I-90 traffic will be maintained at all times. The project is expected to be complete July 2019.
State Route 113 ***UPDATE***
SR 113, from W. Ridge Rd. to SR 57, will be reduced to one lane of traffic for a resurfacing project. The outside lanes on SR 113, between SR 57 and Lake Ave., are closed to traffic as crews complete milling and pavement repairs. This project runs through the City of Elyria. The project is expected to be complete September 2019.
State Route 162
SR 162, just west of Gore Orphanage Rd., is closed for a culvert replacement. The detour route for westbound motorists is SR 162 to SR 511, north on SR 511 to SR 18, west on SR 18 to SR 60, south on SR 60 to SR 162, and reverse for eastbound motorists. The road is expected to reopen Tuesday, August 6, 2019.
State Route 301
SR 301 (Abbe Rd.), south of US 6, is closed for a pavement replacement project. The detour route for northbound motorists is SR 301 to SR 611, east on SR 611 to I-90, east on I-90 to SR 83, north on SR 83 to US 6, west on US 6 to SR 301, and reverse for southbound motorists. Please Note: Within the SR 301 (Abbe Rd.) closure, the intersection of Walker Rd. with SR 301 will also be closed for 21 days beginning July 16. Walker Rd. can be accessed from the west via Buckeye Dr. to Maple Ave. and from the east via Cove Beach Ave. The entire project is expected to be complete Monday, November 11, 2019.
State Route 511
SR 511, from the Ashland County line to US 20, will be reduced to one of traffic for a resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained by flaggers. The project is expected to be complete September 2019.
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The environmental review, consultation and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for these projects are being, or have been, carried out by ODOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 11, 2015, and executed by FHWA and ODOT.
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