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12-05-2013 - Innerbelt Update: I-77 North Ramp to I-90 East to Close Overnight Tonight

Overnight Thursday, December 5 the I-77 north ramp to I-90 east will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday morning. During this time, the E 9th Street exit from I-77 north will also be closed....

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12-02-2013 - I-90 Innerbelt West & I-77N Ramp to I-90E to be Closed Overnight Wednesday

Overnight Wed, Dec 4 the I-77N ramp to I-90E will be closed along with the E 9th St exit from I-77N. I-90W will be closed between I-77 and I-490....

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11-23-2013 - Interstate 90 now OPEN: All Traffic on NEW Innerbelt Bridge!

Interstate 90 is now OPEN in its entirety and all traffic is traveling over the new Innerbelt Bridge! Traffic is now in its final configuration for construction of the second bridge....

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11-21-2013 - I-90 Innerbelt East Now CLOSED, Will Remain Closed Thru the Weekend

I-90 east between I-490 & I-77 is now closed & is expected to reopen onto the new bridge by 6 a.m. Mon, Nov 25. Major delays along inbound I-90 east, I-71 north, I-77 north and SR 176 north are expe...

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11-19-2013 - Innerbelt Inbound Closure to Impact Friday Morning Commute: Delays Expected

Inbound I-90 will be closed between I-490 and I-77 beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 21. I-90 east will remain closed through the Friday morning rush and is expected to reopen onto the new b...

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11-13-2013 - I-90 Innerbelt Closures Upcoming/W 14th On-Ramp to Close Thursday Night

As soon as this weekend, I-90 westbound traffic will be shifted onto the new bridge! To make the switch, there are a number of traffic impacts for off-peak hours coming up this week and weekend....

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11-12-2013 - Innerbelt Update: W 14th Street On-Ramp from Tremont to Close Thursday

At 8p on Thurs, Nov 14 the W 14th St on-ramp to I-90 east toward downtown will close until the completion of the second new Innerbelt Bridge. Remember: Getting to Tremont will NOT change, but use an ...

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11-08-2013 - I-90 Innerbelt Closed this Weekend for Traffic Shift/E 14th & Ontario Ramps Close Long-Term

The Ontario Street entrance to the new Innerbelt Bridge is now OPEN for access to I-90 west ONLY. Both the E 14th entrance ramp to I-90 west and Ontario Street exit from I-90 east are now closed. P...

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11-08-2013 - ODOT Celebrates New Westbound I-90 Innerbelt Bridge

Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) today celebrated the near completion of the new $293 million westbound I-90 Innerbelt Bridge – the first of a pair to ...

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11-07-2013 - Innerbelt Update: E 21st Ramp to I-77S Closed/I-90W Ramp to I-77S Closed Overnight

The E 21st Street ramp to I-77 south is now closed. Overnight Thursday, November 7, the ramp from I-90 west to I-77 south will close from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m. the morning of Friday, November 8. ...

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11-05-2013 - Please Join Us in Celebrating the NEW I-90 Innerbelt Bridge!

Join us in a ceremony to celebrate the new westbound I-90 Innerbelt Bridge! A short program and ceremonial ribbon cutting will take place on Friday, November 8....

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11-01-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Carnegie Closed Daily/E 21st Street Ramp Closed Thursday

Daily, Monday thru Friday, November 4-8, Carnegie Ave will be closed between Ontario and E 9th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Overnight Thursday, November 7, the E 21st Street ramp to I-77 south will close u...

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10-30-2013 - Innerbelt Meeting: Join Us Next Wednesday Regarding Tremont Traffic Changes & NEW Park Proposal

Come and learn about a special proposal to build a new park, the reconfiguration of West 14th Street and parking relocation. We'll also discuss the upcoming closure of the W 14th Street on-ramp....

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10-28-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Carnegie Avenue Closed Days This Week

Thru Friday, November 1, Carnegie Avenue will be closed between Ontario and E 9th Streets from 9a-3p each day. Fairfield Ave will be closed from 7a Thurs, Oct 31 thru 6p on Fri, Nov 1. Use Starkweat...

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10-24-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Ontario Street Exit Ramp to Close Soon

On or around Nov 9, the Ontario EXIT ramp from I-90 east will close through construction of the second Innerbelt Bridge, in late 2016. The E 9th Street EXIT ramp will remain OPEN, however is expecte...

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10-23-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Ontario/E 9th On-Ramps Set to Reopen Soon!

Soon, both the Ontario and E 9th ramps will OPEN onto the new bridge for access to I-90 west. The E 14 on-ramp to I-90 west and E 21st on-ramp to I-77 south will close....

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10-15-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Continue to Opt for the Alternate!

Wednesday through Friday, October 16-18, there will be intermittent lane closures at the intersection of Carnegie Avenue and Ontario Street....

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10-04-2013 - I-90 Innerbelt Eastbound Traffic Changes Tonight: Opt for the Alternate!

Overnight Oct 4, crews will install “channelizers” to separate I-90 thru traffic from I-77 north ramp traffic merging with I-90. Be sure to use I-490 east to I-77 north to access E 22nd and Carnegie...

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10-03-2013 - Innerbelt Changes Beginning Tonight!

Due to this weekend’s anticipated inclement weather, beginning tonight, the following changes will take place to implement ODOT's "Alternate Route Plan" to handle the influx of traffic while all traf...

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09-27-2013 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of September 30

Soon, motorists who travel from the westside will need to use I-490E to I-77N to reach MidTown destinations via E 22nd and Carnegie. Also, those who travel inbound on the Jennings will need to use I...

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09-25-2013 - Innerbelt Changes: Opt for the Alternate to Reach Downtown & MidTown Destinations!

As we prep to complete the new Innerbelt Bridge and open it to traffic, a series of traffic changes will take place. These are all part of ODOT’s “Alternate Route Plan” to handle the influx of traff...

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09-20-2013 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of September 23

Ontario Street will be closed under I-90 on Monday and Tuesday nights. This work will NOT impact Tribe games! Also - Abbey Avenue in Tremont will be closed during the day on Thursday....

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09-13-2013 - Apparent Winning Team for Eastbound Innerbelt Bridge Construction Revealed

Shortly after 10 a.m. today, ODOT announced that TGR along with designer URS Corporation are the apparent winning team who will perform the demolition of the existing 1959 Innerbelt Bridge and constr...

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09-13-2013 - E 9th Ramp to Innerbelt Closes Monday; ODOT Announces Apparent Winning Team to Build Eastbound Bridge

Beginning Monday while the Ontario on-ramp remains closed, crews will also close the E 9th Street on-ramp to the Innerbelt Bridge. During this time, the E 14th Street on-ramp to I-90 west will remai...

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09-10-2013 - E 9th St Entrance to Innerbelt Bridge to Close September 16

Beginning September 16, while the Ontario ramp to I-90 west/I-71 south remains closed, crews will also close the E 9th Street ramp to I-90 west/I-71 south. During this time, the E 14th Street on-ram...

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09-06-2013 - No Additional Innerbelt Impacts to get You to the Game on Sunday!

NEW!! Tuesday through Friday, September 10-13, Kenilworth Avenue under I-90 will be closed. Use Starkweather or Fairfield....

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08-30-2013 - New Westbound Innerbelt Bridge Topped Out

The Ohio Department of Transportation, Walsh Construction and HNTB Ohio, Inc. hosted a “Topping Out” ceremony today to commemorate the completion of structural steel erection on the new westbound Int...

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08-30-2013 - Innerbelt Update: I-77 South Closed Overnight Tuesday

Interstate 77 south will be closed overnight Tuesday, September 3. Also - Downtown motorists should be prepared for some upcoming closures which will impact how they exit the city!...

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08-23-2013 - Innerbelt Update: I-77 South Closed Nights Next Week/Abbey Ave Closes Monday

Lots of work going on! Ontario Street closures this weekend. Canal Road closed Sunday evening to Monday at noon. I-77 south closed nights next week. Abbey Ave in Tremont closes for two weeks on Mo...

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08-22-2013 - Did You Know!? The Innerbelt & Towpath Trail Link

See how ODOT is working to integrate the Towpath Trail into the Innerbelt Bridge construction. The project will improve connectivity between Tremont and Downtown and open up views of the city that m...

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08-21-2013 - Attention Tremont: Abbey Ave to Close Next Week to Place Innerbelt Steel

The Innerbelt project team is preparing to make the FINAL steel connections for the new westbound I-90 Innerbelt Bridge! Beginning next week, crews will close Abbey Avenue in order to perform this wo...

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08-16-2013 - Innerbelt Update: I-77S Closed Nights Starting Friday/I-490E Reduced to 1 Lane Saturday

NEW!! Canal Rd will be closed under I-90 overnight Thursday and overnight Sunday. Motorists will be able to access Canal Road from either end throughout this time....

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08-14-2013 - Happy Birthday Innerbelt Bridge: Celebrate with us at Lunch by the Lake

Celebrate the Innerbelt Bridge’s final birthday on Thursday, August 15! Visit North Coast Harbor during Lunch by the Lake from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Mason’s Creamery has created a special ice cream f...

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08-09-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Ontario Closures this Weekend & Nights; Long-Term Ramp Closures Start Next Week

Beginning on, or around, Aug 15, the ramp from I-490 west to I-77 north will be closed. Crews will also close the ramp from E 30th Street to I-77 north. Both ramps will remain closed until completio...

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08-02-2013 - Innerbelt Update: I-490/I-77 Ramp Closure Rescheduled & Ontario Closures this Weekend & Nights Next Week

The closure of the ramp from I-490 west to I-77 north will now take place on, or around, Thursday, August 15. A detour will be posted using W 7th Street. This is the first of several changes that wi...

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07-26-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Ontario Closures this Weekend & Nights Next Week

Access changes are coming as we prepare to open the westbound Innerbelt Bridge this fall. On, or around, August 15, the ramp from I-490 west to I-77 north will be closed until completion of the secon...

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07-25-2013 - Notice of Upcoming Innerbelt Work: I-490W Ramp to I-77N to Close Soon

Beginning on, or around, Aug 15, from E 55th St, the I-490 west ramp to I-77 north will close. A detour route will be posted using W 7th Street. This ramp will remain closed until the fall of 2016 w...

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07-18-2013 - I-90 Innerbelt West Closed Fri PM-Sun AM; Ontario Closed Nights Next Week

Opt for the Alternate this weekend! The Innerbelt Bridge west will be closed Friday night through Sunday morning. Ontario Street will be closed Sunday and nights next week....

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07-12-2013 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of July 15

Wed and Thurs, July 17 & 18, W 3rd Street will be closed under I-90 except during peak hours. Canal closed under I-90 from Fri, July 12 at 8 p.m. until Sat, July 13 at 5 p.m....

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07-03-2013 - Innerbelt Update: I-71 North/I-90 West Closed this Weekend

NEW!! I-71 north, just before the Innerbelt Bridge, and I-90/the Innerbelt Bridge westbound will be closed this weekend. Canal Road will close weeknights through July 12....

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06-28-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of July 1

Nightly Monday through Wednesday, July 1-3, Ontario Street will be closed between E 14th Street and Carnegie Avenue between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning. This work will also require nightly clo...

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06-21-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Ontario St Closures Nights Next Week

Nightly Tuesday through Friday, June 25-28, Ontario Street will be closed between E 14th Street and Carnegie Avenue between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the next morning....

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06-14-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Canal & W 3rd Closures Begin Next Week

Beginning Tuesday, June 18 through Friday, June 28, W 3rd Street will be closed under I-90. Beginning Tuesday, June 18 through Wed, July 3, Canal Road will be closed under I-90....

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06-07-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Ontario St Closures Overnight Tonight, W 3rd Closure Begins June 18

Overnight Friday, June 7, Ontario St will be closed between E 14th St and Carnegie Ave from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Beginning Tuesday, June 18, W 3rd Street will close....

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06-06-2013 - Notice of Upcoming Innerbelt Work - Canal and W 3rd Closures

UPDATED!! From Tuesday, June 18 to Tuesday, July 2, Canal Road will be closed under I-90. W 3rd Street is also expected to close June 17-23....

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05-31-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Ontario St Closures Overnight Friday

Overnight Friday, June 7, Ontario St will be closed between E 14th St and Carnegie Ave from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning. Work will also require the closure of the Ontario exit from I-90 east an...

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05-24-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Ontario St Closures Overnight Wednesday

UPDATED!! Overnight Wednesday, May 29, Ontario St will be closed between E 14th St and Carnegie Ave from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning. ...

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05-17-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of May 20

On Thursday, May 23, Ontario Street will be closed between E 14th Street and Carnegie Avenue from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning. This work will also require the closure of the Ontario exit from I...

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05-10-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of May 13

Monday through Friday, May 13 through May 17, motorists on Carnegie Avenue should be alert for trucks entering and exiting from Central Viaduct Way....

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05-02-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of May 6

Monday through Friday, May 6 through May 10, Ontario Street from E. 14th Street to Carnegie Avenue will have lane restrictions outbound from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m....

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04-26-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of April 29

Monday through Friday, April 22 through April 26, Ontario Street from E. 14th Street to Carnegie Avenue will have lane restrictions outbound from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m....

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04-19-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of April 22

Monday through Friday, April 22 through April 26, Ontario Street from E. 14th Street to Carnegie Avenue will be limited to one lane outbound from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....

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04-12-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of April 15

Monday through Friday, April 15-19, Ontario Street will have lane restrictions in both directions between E 14th Street and Carnegie Avenue, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists should be alert for equipm...

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04-05-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of April 8, 2013

Crews are nearly finished setting structural steel beams over Ontario Street near Progressive Field. Work will be coordinated and closure times will be adjusted to minimize disruption to downtown ev...

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03-29-2013 - Innerbelt Update: Work to Set Steel Beams over Ontario Continues

Crews work to set structural steel beams over Ontario Street near Progressive Field. This requires both daily and nightly traffic restrictions. Work will be coordinated and closure times will be ad...

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03-22-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of March 25

Work to set structural steel beams over Ontario Street near Progressive Field is now scheduled through April 5. This will continue to require both daily and nightly traffic restrictions....

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03-15-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info For the Week of March 18

Only minor traffic impacts are expected next week in the Downtown/Gateway District. More info is below. Continue to visit Innerbelt.org for all the latest Innerbelt news!...

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03-08-2013 - Steel Beams to be set over Ontario Street for new Innerbelt Bridge

Starting March 11, crews will begin work to set structural steel beams over Ontario Street near Progressive Field. This will require both daily and nightly traffic restrictions for about three weeks...

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03-01-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info: Join our "Construction Conversation" on March 6

Only minor traffic impacts are expected next week in the Downtown/Gateway District. Learn more about the Innerbelt Bridge project and get the latest update on project progress by participating in ou...

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02-22-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of February 25, 2013

Learn more about the Innerbelt Bridge project and get the latest update on project progress by participating in our first "Construction Conversation" of 2013. Join us on Wednesday, March 6 from 5:30...

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02-15-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of February 18, 2013

Only minor impacts are expected next week. Mon and Tues, Feb 18 and 19, crews will install new street signs in the following intersections: E 14th at Broadway; E 14th at Orange; & Ontario at Carnegi...

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02-08-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of February 11, 2013

Wednesday through Friday, February 13-15, motorists may encounter lane restrictions at the following locations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day as crews perform lighting and signal work:...

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02-06-2013 - Three Teams to Vie for Coveted Eastbound Innerbelt Bridge Contract

ODOT today announced the final three teams who will vie for an estimated $330 million contract to design, construct and finance the second (eastbound) I-90 Innerbelt Bridge and demolish the existing,...

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02-01-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of February 4, 2013

Fairfield Avenue is now OPEN under I-90. The roadway closed on Monday, February 4 but reopened on Tuesday, February 12....

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01-31-2013 - Innerbelt Bridge Design Inspires Local Iron Artist

So inspired by the design of the new Innerbelt Bridge, a local iron artist has been commissioned to create a table base emulating the new Innerbelt Bridge for display at this year’s Great Big Home + ...

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01-25-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of January 28, 2013

On Wednesday, January 30, there will be lane restrictions on eastbound Carnegie Avenue and northbound E 9th Street, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The lane restrictions will be located near the intersecti...

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01-18-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of January 21, 2013

There are no anticipated traffic impacts due to planned construction activities for the coming week. Continue to visit Innerbelt.org for all the latest Innerbelt news!...

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01-11-2013 - Innerbelt News & Info for the Week of January 14, 2013

There are no anticipated traffic impacts due to planned construction activities for the coming week. Continue to visit Innerbelt.org for all the latest Innerbelt news!...

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01-08-2013 - Comments Sought on Final Plans for Public Areas Around Second Innerbelt Bridge

This evening, ODOT held a public meeting to discuss options for the look and feel of community areas surrounding the second new Innerbelt Bridge. Plans include nature play area, public overlook & sa...

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01-04-2013 - Access from SR 176N to I-71N/I-90E Prohibited Sat AM & Join us on Jan 8 for an Innerbelt Public Meeting!

On Saturday, January 5, SR 176 (Jennings Freeway) north motorists will not have access to I-71 north/I-90 east from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. ...

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01-02-2013 - Maintenance Work to Close I-90 Innerbelt West at I-77 from 11a-2p

Beginning at 11 a.m. today, ODOT maintenance crews will close I-90 west to all traffic at the I-77 split until 2 p.m. Opt for the Alternate! Use I-77 south to I-490 west to I-90 west....

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12-28-2012 - ODOT to Present Final Plans for Public Areas Around Second New Innerbelt Bridge

ODOT will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, January 8 to present final plans for the look and feel of community areas surrounding the second new Innerbelt Bridge....

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12-21-2012 - Cleveland’s Eastbound Innerbelt Bridge: Potential Design-Build-Finance Teams Submit Statements of Qualifications

ODOT today received statements of qualifications from potential design-build-finance (DBF) teams who hope to design, construct and finance the second (eastbound) I-90 Innerbelt Bridge and demolish th...

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12-14-2012 - Happy Holidays from the Innerbelt Project Team!

We wish you safe travels this winter and much joy this holiday season. We appreciate your patience as we continue work on this very important project which is vital to the success of moving people in...

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12-07-2012 - No Additional Impacts as Part of Innerbelt Construction & Bike-to-Work on Monday!

Our Holiday Gift to You… No Additional Traffic Impacts! There are no additional planned impacts to traffic as part of the Innerbelt Bridge project during the week of December 10, 2012....

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11-30-2012 - Only Minor Innerbelt Impacts Next Week; Final "Construction Conversation" of 2012 on Wednesday!

Only minor operations will take place in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood next week. Learn more about the project and get the latest update on progress by participating in our final "Construction Co...

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11-29-2012 - Innerbelt Update: I-71 North Closed Tonight at I-490 for Maintenance

Crews will close all lanes on I-71 north at I-490 from approximately 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. overnight Thursday, November 29. Motorists will be detoured via I-490 east to I-77 north to I-90 east....

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11-20-2012 - Search for Second Innerbelt Bridge Construction Team Officially Begins

ODOT today officially launched the search for a qualified design, construction and finance team to build the new eastbound Innerbelt Bridge and demolish the aging structure motorists currently use....

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11-16-2012 - Only Minor Impacts due to Innerbelt Construction Thanksgiving Week

With Thanksgiving holding the title as the second-deadliest holiday on Ohio’s roads last year, ODOT is reminding motorists to buckle up, especially this holiday. Please, buckle up… and have a SAFE &...

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11-09-2012 - I-90 Innerbelt West CLOSED 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday

I-90 west will be closed during the day on Sunday, November 11 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Opt for the Alternate! Use I-77 south to I-490 west to I-90 west! ...

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11-02-2012 - I-90 Innerbelt West Closure Rescheduled for Thursday Night

The closure of I-90 west originally scheduled for last weekend has been rescheduled. The closure will now take place overnight Thursday, November 8....

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10-25-2012 - I-90 Innerbelt West Monday Night Closure CANCELED

Overnight Wednesday, October 31, the I-490 east ramp to I-77 south will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. in order to perform pavement repairs. Detour via I-77 north to East 30th Street to I-77 south...

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10-19-2012 - I-90 Innerbelt West CLOSED Sat AM thru Sun PM; Paving in Tremont Next Week

Sat, Oct 20, at 7 a.m. through Sun, Oct 21 at 5 p.m., I-90 west will be closed between I-77 and I-490. The entrance ramps to I-90 west from E 14th and E 9th Streets will also be closed. Opt for the A...

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10-16-2012 - Innerbelt Motorists: Do YOU have lunch plans today?

Abbey Avenue has reopened to two-way traffic. Now, getting in and out of Tremont is easier than ever! Restaurants, boutiques, galleries and all types of establishments are open for business!...

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10-12-2012 - Innerbelt Update: Carnegie/Ontario Closed Saturday & Abbey Bridge to OPEN to Two-Way Traffic on Tuesday!

On Sat, Oct 13, the Carnegie/Ontario intersection will be closed from 9a-5p. The I-90 east ramp to Ontario will also be closed. The Abbey Ave bridge will reopen to two-way traffic before AM rush hour...

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10-10-2012 - Innerbelt Update: Carnegie "Thru" Movement Restored Friday AM

Due to inclement weather, the scheduled reopening of Carnegie Avenue to “thru” traffic at Ontario Street has been delayed one day....

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10-05-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of October 8, 2012

Carnegie motorists traveling in either direction are ONLY able to turn RIGHT onto Ontario. Motorists are reminded to follow all posted signage, watch for trucks entering and leaving the zone and pay...

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10-04-2012 - Maintenance Work Closing Ramps Near Innerbelt on Fri, Oct 5

On Friday, October 5, crews will close the SR 176/I-71 north ramp to I-490 east from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Crews will then close the I-490 east and west ramps to I-77 north from approximately 12:3...

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09-28-2012 - Innerbelt Update: Carnegie "Thru" Restrictions Begin Overnight Oct 3

Beginning overnight Wednesday and continuing through Thursday morning, October 11, crews will restrict “thru” movements for Carnegie motorists at Ontario. ...

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09-21-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of September 24, 2012

Closures will continue to alternate among the Tremont bridges next week, but two of the cross-streets will always remain open for use. ...

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09-13-2012 - Only Minor Impacts due to Innerbelt Construction Next Week

Alternating closures at Tremont bridges next week. Would YOU Like to Tour the Innerbelt Bridge Project? Spots are still available for our September 28 public tours... but get ‘em while they last!...

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09-07-2012 - Innerbelt Update: Major Traffic Switch at Carnegie Ontario Intersection Overnight Tuesday

Overnight Tuesday crews will make a major traffic switch at the Carnegie/Ontario Intersection. Beginning Wednesday morning, Ontario will be limited to two lanes in each direction. Delays are expect...

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08-29-2012 - No Additional Closures due to Innerbelt Work this Labor Day, Nighttime I-90W Closures Next Week

No additional impacts to your Labor Day weekend travels. Be on the lookout for overnight closures of I-90 west Wed & Thus nights, September 5 and 6....

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08-24-2012 - New Financing Option Eliminates Delays for Innerbelt Project & More for the Week of August 27

A first-of-its-kind financing option will eliminate construction delays for the Innerbelt Bridge project. Bridge inspections continue. Fairfield to close starting Monday....

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08-23-2012 - Kasich Announces Innovative Funding Plan for Innerbelt Bridge in Cleveland

Governor John R. Kasich today announced that a first-of-its-kind financing option will eliminate construction delays for the Innerbelt Bridge project, despite the Ohio Department of Transportation’s ...

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08-21-2012 - ODOT's Innerbelt Team Helps Local College Students “Get Back to Campus”

As students return to the campuses of Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College next week, ODOT has created the Cleveland Innerbelt “Get Back to Campus” map to help students and facul...

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08-17-2012 - Innerbelt East Ramp to Broadway to Close Friday 9a-2p

On Friday, August 24 inspections crews will close the I-90 east exit ramp to Broadway Avenue from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m....

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08-10-2012 - Innerbelt Mural Program and Abbey Bridge Traffic Switch Coming Soon

Crews are scheduled to switch the traffic on Abbey Avenue to the north half of the bridge on Wednesday, August 15. ...

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08-06-2012 - Artists Chosen for Permanent Murals on Cleveland’s New Innerbelt Bridge

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), together with LAND studio, is excited to announce that three, local artists have been chosen for the Innerbelt Project public art mural program....

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08-03-2012 - Innerbelt Update - Right Turn onto Lorain-Carnegie from Outbound Ontario to be Restored Wed AM

Beginning overnight Tuesday, August 7 please expect changes in the traffic pattern at the Carnegie/Ontario Intersection. Beginning Wednesday morning, outbound Ontario motorists will again be able to...

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07-27-2012 - I-90 Innerbelt West Closed Overnight Tonight 9 p.m. to Midnight

Overnight Monday, July 30, I-90 west will be closed between I-77 and I-490 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Opt for the Alternate! Detour via I-77 south to I-490 west to I-90 west....

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07-26-2012 - An Innerbelt Message from Vinnie Pestano of your Cleveland Indians

Don’t let construction stop YOU from getting out and enjoying ALL of Cleveland! Enjoy this special message from Vinnie Pestano of your Cleveland Indians! ...

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07-24-2012 - E 14th Ramp Opening/Ontario Ramp to Innerbelt West Closure Moved to WEDNESDAY Night

Due to forecasted inclement weather, the reopening of the ramp from E 14th Street to I-90 west and the closure of the ramp from Ontario Street to I-90 west has been rescheduled for overnight WEDNESDA...

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07-20-2012 - E 14th Ramp to OPEN/Ontario Ramp to Innerbelt West to CLOSE for 1 Year Overnight Thursday

Overnight Thursday, July 26, the E 14th Street ramp to I-90 west will reopen, and the Ontario ramp to I-90 west will close for about a year. Beginning Friday morning, July 27, Ontario motorists shou...

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07-13-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of July 16, 2012

Monday through Friday, July 16-20, E 9th Street under I-90 will have a lane restriction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....

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07-10-2012 - ODOT Seeking Comments on Look/Feel of Areas Around Second New Innerbelt

This evening, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) held a public meeting to discuss options for the look and feel of community areas surrounding the second new Innerbelt Bridge....

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07-06-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of July 9, 2012

Are you curious about plans for the second Innerbelt Bridge? Then mark your calendar for a Public Meeting on Tuesday, July 10....

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06-29-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of July 2, 2012

Mark your calendar for a Public Meeting on Tuesday, July 10 at Sokolowski’s University Inn from 5:30-7 p.m. to discuss options for the look and feel of community areas surrounding the second new Inne...

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06-27-2012 - ODOT Seeking Comments on Look and Feel of Areas Around Second New Innerbelt Bridge

ODOT will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 10 to discuss options for the look and feel of community areas surrounding the second new Innerbelt Bridge....

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06-25-2012 - I-90 Innerbelt West Closed Overnight Wed and Thurs This Week; Abbey Closed Overnight Tues

Overnight Thursday, I-90 west will be closed between I-77 and I-490 to switch traffic in the area. "Opt for the Alternate" and use I-77 and I-490 to avoid the closure!...

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06-21-2012 - Innerbelt Closures at E 9th Street Rescheduled; Inbound Ontario Closed TONIGHT

Be on the lookout for a closure of inbound Ontario Street overnight tonight from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. The closures at E 9th Street originally scheduled for tonight have been rescheduled for Saturday....

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06-15-2012 - I-90 Innerbelt West Ramp to I-77S Closed Sat AM, E 9th Closures Thurs Night and Fairfield Closed Next Week

This Just In: On Tuesday, June 19 Abbey Avenue will be closed between W 11th and W 19th Streets from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. for paving....

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06-11-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of June 11-15

Monday-Friday, June 11-15, the ramp from E 9th to I-77 south will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Wednesday, June 13, Starkweather will be closed under I-90 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m....

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06-07-2012 - Ontario Lane Closure begins Tonight and I-90 Innerbelt Ramp Closures Saturday

One, outbound lane of Ontario to close tonight. Expect delays during the PM commute beginning Friday. Fairfield Ave closed in Tremont on Friday. Innerbelt ramp closures Saturday. ...

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06-01-2012 - Innerbelt Updates on Downtown and Abbey Work too!

Beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, crews will implement a one-lane closure on outbound Ontario Street approaching I-90/I-77....

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05-25-2012 - No Additional Innerbelt Closures this Holiday Weekend, but be on the Lookout for Downtown Work Next Week!

Beginning the week of June 4, crews will implement a one-lane closure on outbound Ontario Street approaching I-90/I-77. Also, be on the lookout for overnight closures at E 9th Street on both Tuesday...

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05-21-2012 - This Just In! Innerbelt Project Team to Shift Traffic Lanes on Carnegie Avenue

Beginning overnight Tuesday night, May 22, crews will adjust the workzone on Carnegie. Watch for changing traffic patterns and follow all posted signage. Additional changes at the intersection are ...

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05-18-2012 - Innerbelt Update - Striping Overnight Sunday and Abbey Avenue One-Way Begins Monday

It's sure to be busy a weekend in CLE! Be on the lookout for striping operations overnight Sunday. Also, beginning next week in Tremont, Abbey Avenue will be reduced to a single lane....

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05-11-2012 - Ontario Lanes to OPEN Today; E 9th Street to Close Under the I-90 Innerbelt This Weekend

The lanes on Ontario will be fully open following the evening rush on Friday, May 11. This weekend, E 9th Street will be closed under I-90 as well as multiple ramps at E 9th Street....

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05-04-2012 - East 9th Street Extension OPEN and I-90 Innerbelt West to CLOSE Saturday 6a-3p

The new East 9th Street Extension is now OPEN to traffic. On Saturday, May 5, crews will close I-90 west between I-77 and I-490, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Opt for the Alternate! and use I-77 south to I-...

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05-04-2012 - Innerbelt Update - NEW East 9th Street Extension Opened for Improved Access to Industrial Flats

At 4 p.m. today, ODOT and the Innerbelt project team opened the NEW East 9th Street Extension. The final piece of construction equipment was removed from the site, breaking a banner and ceremoniousl...

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04-27-2012 - Innerbelt Update: Carnegie and Ontario Work Zone Shifted

Overnight Friday, April 27, crews will be changing the work zone at the intersection of Carnegie Avenue and Ontario Street....

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04-20-2012 - Innerbelt Update: Commercial Road to Closed; Abbey Ave Bridge Work

Commercial Road is closed between Central Viaduct Way (near Carnegie) and Canal Road. On Wednesday, April 25, crews will begin mobilizing for work to renovate the Abbey Avenue Bridge....

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04-13-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning April 16

Crews will be conducting paving operations on Orange Ave and E 14th. Delays are expected. Orange will remain open with one lane in each direction. On E 14th, motorists should expect occasional clo...

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04-11-2012 - This Just In! I-90 Innerbelt West Closed Overnight Thursday 8p-Midnight

Overnight Thursday, April 12, I-90 west will be closed between I-77 and I-490, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Opt for the Alternate! ...

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04-06-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning April 9

Crews have reduced lanes at the intersection of Carnegie and Ontario. It is likely that morning rush hour for those who enter downtown via Ontario, and both morning and evening rush hours for those ...

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03-30-2012 - Innerbelt Project to Reduce Lanes at Carnegie and Ontario Intersection Beginning April 6

Beginning on April 6, crews will reduce lanes at the intersection of Carnegie and Ontario. Getting downtown is easy, just allow extra time to enter and exit and use alternate routes when you can....

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03-28-2012 - ODOT to Offer Public Tours of Innerbelt Bridge Project Site

ODOT and its Innerbelt Bridge project team are pleased to offer monthly public tours of the Innerbelt Bridge construction project. The first tours will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012....

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03-23-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning March 26

Kenilworth Avenue is closed under I-90 and will remain closed through Friday, March 30....

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03-20-2012 - ODOT Applies for Federal Funds to Move Innerbelt Project Forward

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and its Innerbelt Bridge project team yesterday submitted a formal application for a federal grant to move forward more quickly with the construction of a...

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03-16-2012 - St. Patrick’s Day Edition of the Innerbelt Update

This year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is sure to draw a huge crowd in downtown Cleveland. Construction won’t impact your trip downtown this weekend, but motorists are encouraged to ride RTA and avoid...

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03-14-2012 - Access Change Coming Tomorrow for Carnegie Motorists Bound for I-90 Innerbelt West

Access to the E 9th Street entrance ramp to I-90 west will change. Motorists who are eastbound on Carnegie Avenue may not access the ramp directly, but instead must turn right on E 9th....

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03-09-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning March 13

Kenilworth Avenue will remain closed this week, reopening by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 16....

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03-02-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning March 5

Monday through Friday, March 5-9, Kenilworth Avenue will be closed under I-90. Signage will be posted directing traffic to the appropriate detour. E 14th Street under I-90 may also have lane restri...

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03-01-2012 - I-90 Innerbelt West Closed 8 p.m. to Midnight on Thursday, March 1

Overnight March 1, I-90 west will be closed between I-77 and I-490 along with the E 9th and Ontario Street on-ramps to I-90 west from 8 p.m. to midnight. Opt for the Alternate! Use I-77 and I-490....

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02-28-2012 - Some Innerbelt Related Downtown Closures Wednesday Night and Thursday

Inbound Ontario/Orange/Broadway will be closed under I-90 overnight Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 1 a.m. & on Thursday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Use E 14th Street to Carnegie to Ontario....

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02-27-2012 - I-90 Innerbelt West Closed Overnight Monday & Tuesday

Overnight Monday and Tuesday, February 27 & 28, I-90 west will be closed between I-77 and I-490, from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Opt for the Alternate! Use I-77 south to I-490 west to I-90 west...

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02-22-2012 - I-90 Innerbelt West, Some Downtown Ramps Closed Overnight Friday, February 24

Friday night, February 24, crews will be demolishing part of the E 9th entrance ramp and the edge of the far north lane on the bridge structure over Ontario. This work is necessary to facilitate con...

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02-21-2012 - Abbey Loop Ramp Closed, E 9th Ramp to I-90 Innerbelt West Closed Tues and Wed

The closure of the E 9th entrance ramp to I-90 west, previously scheduled for Mon & Tues, Feb 20-21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – has been extended to include Wed, Feb 22 during the same hours....

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02-17-2012 - Abbey Loop to Close in Tremont, E 9th Ramp to Innerbelt West Closed Daily Mon-Wed

Mon, Feb 20, crews will reopen the W 14th exit ramp from I-90 west. As soon as the W 14th ramp is open, the Abbey Loop ramp will be closed. Mon-Wed, the E 9th entrance ramp to I-90 west will be clos...

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02-03-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of February 13

Kenilworth Avenue will be closed to through traffic under I-90 beginning on Tuesday, February 14, at 7 a.m. and will remain closed through Friday, February 17, at 5 p.m....

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01-27-2012 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of January 30

Kenilworth Avenue remains closed to motorists and pedestrians. The street will reopen for vehicular use by Friday, February 3 at 5 p.m. ...

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01-20-2012 - W 14th Street Off-Ramp from Innerbelt West Now to Close Wednesday

Now beginning Wednesday, January 25, the W 14th Street off-ramp from I-90 west will be closing for a month or more. Remember, it’s still very easy to get to all your favorite Tremont and Ohio City h...

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01-17-2012 - W 14th Off-Ramp from I-90 Innerbelt West to Close Starting Monday

Beginning on Monday, January 23, the W 14th Street off-ramp from I-90 west will be closed and all exiting traffic will instead use the Abbey Avenue loop ramp. ...

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01-13-2012 - I-90 Innerbelt Work Over Kenilworth Continues and Daytime Lane Closures on Downtown Streets

Kenilworth Avenue is expected to close again beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, January 16, and will remain closed until 5 p.m. next Friday, January 20....

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01-12-2012 - ODOT and MidTown Cleveland, Inc. to Undertake Innerbelt Economic Impact Study

ODOT and MidTown Cleveland, Inc. have agreed to undertake an economic development study to address concerns regarding the Prospect and Carnegie Avenue exit ramps from I-90 east, along MidTown’s Healt...

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01-06-2012 - I-90 Innerbelt Work Over Kenilworth Avenue Continues Next Week

Crews are busy this winter reconstructing the outdated I-90 west overpass over Kenilworth Avenue in the Tremont area. Next week, please expect the following closures......

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12-29-2011 - Kenilworth Ave to Close Under I-90 Innerbelt Next Week

As of Tuesday, January 3, Kenilworth Avenue is closed under I-90 in order to begin work to replace the I-90 bridge over Kenilworth. The closure will continue through the weekend into mid-week (on, o...

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12-16-2011 - Holiday Update from the Innerbelt Project Team

We wish you safe travels this winter and much joy this holiday season. Only minor work is taking place this holiday week....

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12-08-2011 - I-90 West Ramp to I-77 Closed Saturday, I-90 Innerbelt West Closed Monday Night

Crews are preparing to shift the traffic lanes on I-90 west near the I-71 split to begin replacing the deck of the Kenilworth overpass. This work is weather dependent, so we'll keep our website upda...

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12-02-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of December 5

The I-90 west closure originally scheduled for Wednesday night has been cancelled! It is likely this work will now take place overnight Monday, December 12....

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11-28-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning November 28

Only minor impacts to traffic this week on the Innerbelt Bridge project. Both E 9th and E 14th Streets will have lane restrictions under I-90 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. ...

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11-21-2011 - I-90 Innerbelt East OPEN to Three (3) Lanes

I-90 east has again reopened to three (3) lanes and important downtown ramps including E 9th Street and Carnegie are again accessible. The SR 176 north ramp to I-71 north/I-90 east has reopened too....

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11-17-2011 - I-90 Innerbelt East and West CLOSED Friday PM through Sunday AM

Motorists bound for downtown events on Friday night and Saturday should use I-490 and I-77 to reach their destinations. On Sunday afternoon, I-90 east will again be reopened to three (3) lanes and d...

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11-14-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning November 14

Reminder: The ramp from I-77 north to I-90 east and E 9th Street has been restored to having one lane that must exit for E 9th Street and one lane that continues to I-90 east. ...

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11-14-2011 - We're Working to Restore the I-90 East Innerbelt to its Previous Configuration

Attention Commuters: As we mentioned in our Friday update, we are working to restore I-90 east to its “pre-construction” configuration. That means I-90 east will again be reopened to three (3) lane...

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11-11-2011 - Innerbelt Update: No Access to I-490 East from I-90 East this Weekend

Beginning Friday, November 11 at 8 p.m., the left two lanes of I-90 east will be closed at the I-90/I-490 split until 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 13. Motorists may not access I-490 east from I-90 eas...

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11-07-2011 - Innerbelt Work for the Week of November 7

I-90 east closed overnight Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday this week. "Opt for the Alternate!" and use I-490 east to I-77 north....

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11-04-2011 - I-90 Innerbelt East and W 14th Street On-Ramp Closed this Saturday, Some Nights Next Week

This Saturday is shaping-up to be a very busy work day in CLE! Allow extra time to your downtown destinations this weekend and make sure to follow the posted detour signage. ...

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10-31-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of October 31

Tuesday, November 1, Broadway will be closed between E 14th and E 30th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Use Orange Avenue. ...

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10-28-2011 - Artists Sought for Permanent Murals on Cleveland’s New Innerbelt Bridge

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has partnered with Cleveland Public Art (CPA) to commission three artists to design up to nine murals to complement Cleveland’s new Innerbelt Bridge, whic...

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10-20-2011 - I-90 Innerbelt East Closed Overnight Friday, October 28

Friday, October 28, I-90 east will be closed between I-490 and I-77 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Detour via I-490 east to I-77 north to I-90 east. ...

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10-17-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning October 17

Monday thru Friday, October 17-21, E 9th Street will have lane restrictions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Monday thru Friday, October 17-21, E 14th Street will be closed under I-90 from 8 p.m. to 6 a...

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10-13-2011 - I-90 Innerbelt West to Close this Weekend

Beginning Saturday, October 15, at 6 a.m., I-90 west will be closed between I-77 and I-490 until 6 a.m. on Monday. Use I-77 south to I-490 west and on to I-90 west and I-71 south....

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10-07-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning October 7

E 9th & E 14th Streets closed this weekend along with the I-90 west ramp to I-77 south; Ontario entrance closed Monday...

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10-03-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning October 3

Monday thru Friday, October 3-7, Broadway will be closed between E 14th and E 30th Streets, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Use E 30th, Woodland and Orange to avoid this utility relocation work....

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09-29-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E 9th Ramp to Close Sat AM. Use I-490 and I-77 to Avoid Closures this Weekend!

This weekend, crews will be working to shift traffic downtown. In order to implement the traffic shift, there will be numerous closures along many downtown routes this weekend! ...

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09-23-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning September 23

The most important part of this traffic change will be the closure of the E 9th Street exit ramp from I-90 east. The EARLIEST time for the closure of the E 9th exit ramp would be late on Friday night...

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09-16-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning September 16

Beginning Friday, September 16 at 8 p.m., E 14th Street will be closed under I-90 until 6 a.m. on Monday, September 19 in order to perform work on the bridge above. Use Ontario Street...

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09-09-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week beginning September 9 - No work on Sunday, September 11

The 10th anniversary of the attacks that occurred on 9/11 will be marked by multiple organizations in Cleveland Plus throughout the weekend....

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09-02-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week beginning September 2

Overnight Thursday, September 8, crews will close I-90 west between I-77 and E 9th Street from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. in order to pour the concrete bridge deck above. Motorists will be detoured via I-7...

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08-26-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of August 26

Each night, Tuesday, August 30 through Wednesday, August 31, crews will close the ramp from I-90 west to I-77 south from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. for overhead bridge work....

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08-26-2011 - Download QR-code-enhanced “Get Back to Campus” map at Innerbelt.org

As students return to the campuses of Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College on Monday, ODOT has created the Cleveland Innerbelt "Get Back to Campus" map to help students and facul...

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08-22-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week of August 22: E 9th/E 14th Streets Closed Nightly

Each night, Monday, August 22 through Friday, August 26, crews will close E 14th Street AND E 9th Street under I-90....

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08-19-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Weekend of August 19-21: I-90 to Remain OPEN Tonight/Sunday

The following impacts will take place this weekend as crews work to shift traffic along the I-90 corridor. Upon completion of the traffic shift on Monday morning, westbound traffic will no longer be...

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08-12-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning August 12: I-90 WB Closed NEXT Weekend

Friday, August 19 at 8 p.m. through Monday, August 22, at 6 a.m., I-90 west will be closed between I-77 and Ontario as crews shift traffic in the area. Westbound I-90 traffic will be detoured via I-...

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08-05-2011 - Innerbelt Update for the Week Beginning August 5

On Saturday, August 6, E. 14th Street will be closed under I-90 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists may detour via Carnegie to Ontario. On Saturday, August 6, the ramp from I-90 west to I-77 south will...

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07-29-2011 - Innerbelt - Upcoming Traffic Impacts, as of July 29

Overnight Friday, July 29, E 14th Street will be closed under I-90 from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m....

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07-26-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E 14th/E 9th OPEN Tonight; Closed Nights this Week

Overnight Wenesday, the northbound lanes of E 9th Street under I-90 will close at 8 p.m., the road will be completely closed at 11 p.m. and will remain closed until 6 a.m. Overnight Thursday, the no...

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07-22-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E 9th & E 14th Streets Closed Nights Next Week

Each night Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28, crews will close E 14th Street AND E 9th Street under I-90. Motorists may detour via Carnegie to Ontario. Daily lane closures will be implemente...

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07-15-2011 - Innerbelt Update: I-90W to I-77S Closed Mid-4 Fri & Sat Nights; E 9th/E 14th Closed Weekend

Overnight Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, crews will close the ramp from I-90 westbound to I-77 southbound from Midnight until 4 a.m. each night as crews demolish portions of the overhead brid...

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07-13-2011 - Innerbelt Update: I-90 WB Ramp to I-77 SB Closed Mid to 4 a.m. Tonight/Tomorrow Night

Overnight tonight and tomorrow night, crews will close the ramp from I-90 westbound to I-77 southbound from Midnight until 4 a.m. each night as crews demolish portions of the overhead bridges above t...

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07-11-2011 - Innerbelt Update: This Just In... I-90 WB Ramp to I-77 SB Closed Midnight to 2 a.m. Tonight

Overnight tonight, crews will close the ramp from I-90 westbound to I-77 southbound from Midnight until 2 a.m. as crews demolish portions of the overhead bridges above the ramp. In addition, crews w...

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07-08-2011 - Innerbelt Update: I-90 WB CLOSED this Weekend; Eastside Drivers Expect Delays Monday AM

OVERNIGHT TONIGHT thru MONDAY MORNING: I-90 westbound will be CLOSED completely between E 14th and Ontario Streets from 8 p.m. Friday, July 8 through 6 a.m. Monday, July 11 as work to restrict the we...

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07-06-2011 - Innerbelt Update: Major Changes TONIGHT; I-90 WB CLOSED this Weekend

I-90 eastbound will be reduced to two (2) lanes. Motorists will also no longer be able to access Carnegie Avenue from I-90 eastbound. Motorists will still be able to access Carnegie Avenue using th...

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07-05-2011 - Innerbelt Update: I-71/SR 176 Traffic Changes TONIGHT; I-90 WB CLOSED this Weekend

Beginning this week, I-90 will be restricted from three (3) lanes to two (2) lanes in each direction. There will also be access changes along the downtown corridor. There are additional Interstate ...

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07-01-2011 - Attention Commuters: Important Innerbelt Traffic Changes Next Week

Important downtown traffic changes are ready to be implemented. Beginning next week, the Innerbelt Bridge project team will be restricting traffic on I-90 from three (3) lanes to two (2) lanes in ea...

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06-24-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E 9th and nearby ramps closed this weekend, I-77 north to I-90 east ramp closed Friday night

This weekend, E 9th Street will be closed under I-90 for demolition of the bridge above. E 9th Street will remain closed from 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 24 until 6 a.m. on Monday, June 27. Traffic wil...

Due to inclement weather, work which was originally scheduled to take place overnight Tuesday, June 21, has been rescheduled for overnight Wednesday, June 22. Beginning overnight Wednesday, June 22,...

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06-21-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E 14th Ramp Closures Moved to Wed. Night; E 9th Closed this Weekend

Beginning overnight Wednesday, June 22, the E 14th Street ramps to both I-77 and I-90 will close. These closures will remain in effect until the summer of 2012, or longer. Motorists may detour via ...

Beginning overnight Tuesday, the E 14th Street ramps to both I-77 southbound and I-90 westbound will close and will remain closed through the summer of 2012, or longer....

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06-17-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E 14th St Ramps to CLOSE Overnight Tuesday for a Year

Beginning overnight Tuesday, June 21, the E 14th Street ramps to both I-77 and I-90 will close. These closures will remain in effect until the summer of 2012. Motorists may detour via E 14th Street...

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06-15-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E 9th Ramp to I-77 SB Closed Nights this Week

Nightly through Friday, June 17, crews will close the E 9th Street ramp to I-77 southbound, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for asphalt paving. Traffic will be detoured south on E 9th Street to Orange Avenue...

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06-13-2011 - Innerbelt Update: Open House TONIGHT; E 9th ramp to I-77 SB Closed Tonight/Tomorrow Night

Please join us for an Open House tonight, Monday, June 13 any time between 4:30 and 7 p.m. at Massimo da Milano, 1400 West 25th Street, Cleveland. We’ll have drawings, maps and staff on hand to answe...

Now that ramp reconstruction work on the ramp from I-77 northbound to I-90 eastbound is half-complete, crews are making necessary changes to the access for E 22nd Street. Because of ongoing work and...

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06-03-2011 - Innerbelt Update: Nightly Regional Ramp Restrictions Continue this Week

Overnight Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, crews will close E 14th Street under I-90 from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Motorists will be detoured via E 9th or E 22nd Streets. Nightly lane closures on I-9...

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05-31-2011 - Innerbelt Update: Nightly Regional Ramp Restrictions Continue this Week

Overnight Tuesday, May 31 through Thursday, June 2, crews will restrict traffic at the interchange of I-90 eastbound/I-490 eastbound/I-71 from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. each night as crews perform paving o...

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05-31-2011 - ODOT Announces Date for Innerbelt Open House

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in coordination with Walsh Construction and HNTB Ohio Inc., are happy to announce that a public open house for the Innerbelt Bridge project will be held M...

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05-26-2011 - Innerbelt Update: Nightly Paving Postponed

Overnight paving at the interchange of I-90 eastbound/I-490 eastbound/I-71 has been postponed due to tonight's weather forecast and upcoming holiday....

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05-25-2011 - Innerbelt Update: I-90 Lane Closures Tonight/Tomorrow Night

Crews have completed paving at the interchange of I-490 and I-77. Overnight tonight and Thursday, May 26 crews will restrict traffic at the interchange of I-90 eastbound/I-490 eastbound/I-71 from 7 ...

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05-24-2011 - Innerbelt Update: Nightly Restrictions at I-490/I-77 Interchange; Abbey Ave now OPEN

Nightly through approximately Wednesday, May 25, crews will restrict traffic along various ramps at the interchange of I-490 and I-77 from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. as crews perform paving operations....

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05-20-2011 - Innerbelt Update: Multiple Lane Closures and Ramp Restrictions Starting Friday, May 20

Overnight Friday, May 20 crews will restrict traffic on the ramp from I-90 eastbound to I-71 southbound from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. for asphalt paving. Motorists should expect brief delays during this t...

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05-13-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E. 14th Street Ramp to Close Overnight Wednesday

Overnight Wednesday, May 18 crews will close E 14th Street under I-90 from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Motorists will be detoured via E 9th or E 22nd Streets....

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05-05-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E 22nd Street Widening to Begin Next Week

Beginning on, or around, Thursday, May 12 crews will begin work to add two southbound lanes to E 22nd Street between Carnegie Avenue and Cedar Avenue....

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) today ceremoniously broke ground on Cleveland’s new Interstate 90 Innerbelt Bridge – Ohio’s largest transportation improvement project in state history....

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04-29-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E 14th Street Under I-90 to Close Overnight Monday, 8p-6a

Overnight Monday, May 2 crews will close E 14th Street under I-90 from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Motorists will be detoured via E 9th or E 22nd Streets....

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04-14-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E. 14th St. to Close Saturday AM; Intermittent Closures of I-90 Overnight Sunday

On Saturday, April 16, crews will close E. 14th St. under I-90 from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Motorists will be detoured via E. 9th or E. 22nd Streets. Overnight Sunday, April 17, crews will perform short,...

Beginning overnight, Sunday April 10 and Monday, April 11 crews on behalf of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will permanently close the Interstate 90 eastbound ramp to Interstate 77 sout...

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04-04-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E. 14th St. Closures Continue Nights this Week

Overnight each night through approximately Friday, April 8, crews will close E. 14th Street under the existing Innerbelt Bridge from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. each morning. Motorists will be detoured via ...

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03-28-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E. 14th St. to Close Nights this Week/Pile Driving Operations Begin this Week

Overnight each night through Friday, April 1, crews will close E. 14th Street under the existing Innerbelt Bridge from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. each morning. Motorists will be detoured via E. 9th or E. 2...

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03-21-2011 - Innerbelt Update: E. 14th St. to Close Nights this Week; Broadway/Ontario Restrictions Today & Tomorrow Night

Crews prepare to begin construction of a new Innerbelt Bridge which will eventually carry westbound traffic. Overnight each night Monday, March 21 through Friday, March 25, crews will close E. 14th ...

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03-16-2011 - Innerbelt Update: I-77 NB Ramp to I-90 EB to be Closed Early Friday Morning/Friday Night

During the early morning hours of Friday, March 18 crews will close the I-77 northbound ramp to I-90 eastbound from 1 a.m. until 5 a.m. in order to shift traffic in the vicinity. Crews will also per...

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03-14-2011 - Intermittent Lane Closures on Commercial Road Under Existing Innerbelt Bridge this Week

Crews work to place sub-decking on the existing Innerbelt Bridge over Commercial Road and vicinity. Through approximately March 18, crews will perform intermittent lane closures on Commercial Road b...

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03-08-2011 - E. 21st Street Ramp to I-77 SB to be Closed Long-Term for Innerbelt Bridge Construction

Beginning overnight Tuesday, March 8, weather dependent, crews will close the E. 21st Street ramp to I-77 southbound. The E. 21st Street ramp will remain closed until both the new westbound and east...

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03-07-2011 - Interstate On-Ramp to Close as Part of Innerbelt Reconstruction Work

Beginning overnight Tuesday, March 8, weather dependent, crews on behalf of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will close the E. 21st Street ramp to I-77 southbound....

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02-25-2011 - Cold Storage Building to be Removed to Make Way for New Innerbelt Bridge

Beginning on Tuesday, March 1, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will permanently close University Road between W. 14th Street and the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks along the west bank ...

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02-25-2011 - Innerbelt Update: Tremont’s University Road to Close as Cold Storage Building Removal Begins

Crews prepare to begin construction of a new Innerbelt Bridge which will eventually carry westbound traffic. Beginning on Tuesday, March 1, crews will permanently close University Road between W. 14...

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01-10-2011 - Cleveland City Planning Commission Approves Innerbelt Bridge Aesthetic Details

The Cleveland City Planning Commission on Friday approved the final aesthetic details of Cleveland’s new westbound I-90 Innerbelt Bridge....

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12-30-2010 - I-90 Innerbelt WB ramp to W. 14th St. to CLOSE January 3-7; Abbey Ave. to Remain OPEN

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 3 and continuing through approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, January 7, crews will close the I-90 westbound ramp to W. 14th Street in order to conduct geotechnical ...

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12-15-2010 - Final Opportunity for Public Comment on Innerbelt Bridge Aesthetic Details Tonight

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will hold a public meeting tonight from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. to present the public with the final aesthetic details to be applied to Cleveland’s new westbo...

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12-13-2010 - Innerbelt Bridge Aesthetic Details Public Meeting Rescheduled for December 15

Due to inclement weather, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has rescheduled tonight’s public meeting to present the public with the final aesthetic details to be applied to Cleveland’s new...

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12-13-2010 - Innerbelt Bridge Final Opportunity to Comment on Aesthetic Details Tonight

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will hold a public meeting tonight from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. to present the public with the final aesthetic details to be applied to Cleveland’s new westbo...

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12-06-2010 - ODOT Seeking Comments on Final Aesthetic Details at Innerbelt.org

Beginning at Noon today, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will present on its Web site the final choices for aesthetic details to be applied to Cleveland’s new westbound Innerbelt Bridge....

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11-30-2010 - Cleveland’s New I-90 Innerbelt Bridge: Final Round of Meetings to Wrap-Up Aesthetics for Historic New Bridge

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) today met with an extensive group of local stakeholders in what will be the final battery of meetings involving the look and feel of Cleveland’s new westb...

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09-14-2010 - Cleveland’s New I-90 Innerbelt Bridge: ODOT Today Releases Additional Renderings of Historic New Bridge

With the contract now awarded, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is today releasing additional images of the historic new westbound Interstate 90 Innerbelt Bridge....

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09-09-2010 - Cleveland’s New I-90 Innerbelt Bridge: Apparent Winning Team for Historic Bridge Construction Revealed

After nearly five weeks of expert technical evaluation - combined with a review of public input and a value-based cost comparison – the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and City of Cleveland ...

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08-05-2010 - Evaluation Begins on Proposals to Build New Innerbelt Bridge

After months of engineering and design work, the three teams competing to build Cleveland’s new Interstate 90 Innerbelt Bridge have delivered their detailed plans and proposals to the Ohio Department...

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07-19-2010 - Cleveland’s New I-90 Innerbelt Bridge: ODOT Makes History With Estimated $67.5 Million in Subcontracting Opportunities for Northeast Ohio Disadvantaged Businesses

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is providing opportunities to disadvantaged businesses in Northeast Ohio for nearly $67.5 million in construction, supplies, trucking and professional ser...

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03-23-2010 - Finalists Chosen to Submit Proposals to Build New Innerbelt Bridge

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and City of Cleveland today announced the three finalists who will prepare technical and price proposals to build the state’s largest single transportatio...

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03-02-2010 - Cleveland’s New I-90 Innerbelt Bridge: Potential Design-Build Teams Submit Statements of Qualifications

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) today received statements of qualifications from potential design-build teams who hope to build the state’s largest single transportation investment ever ...

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02-10-2010 - Cleveland’s New I-90 Innerbelt Bridge: ODOT Presents Project Expectations to Potential Design-Build Teams

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) continues to advance what will be the state’s largest single transportation investment ever – construction of a new $450 million westbound Innerbelt Bridg...

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02-03-2010 - Cleveland’s New I-90 Innerbelt Bridge: ODOT Requests Qualifications from Potential Design-Build Teams

As the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) advances what will be the state’s largest single transportation investment ever, yesterday the Department moved another step closer to building Clevela...

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01-14-2010 - Cleveland’s New I-90 Innerbelt Bridge: ODOT Presents Innerbelt Project Expectations, Selection Criteria to Engineering and Bridge Design Councils

As the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) advances what will be the state’s largest single transportation investment ever, the Department's expert engineers yesterday presented project highlig...

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12-17-2009 - Cleveland’s New I-90 Innerbelt Bridge: City of Cleveland to Assist ODOT in Innovative Construction Process

As the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) advances what will be the state’s largest single transportation investment ever, ODOT is assuring that citizen opinion and public input are part of the...

Just in time for Thanksgiving holiday travelers and ‘Black Friday’ shoppers, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) crews working on downtown Cleveland’s Innerbelt Bridge today reopened lanes and r...

Beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, November 20 crews will close the eastbound lanes of I-90 over the Innerbelt Bridge in order to perform striping, fencing and barrier wall removal operations. The east...

As crews work to quickly wrap-up two of northeast Ohio’s most vital transportation projects, the Ohio Department of Transportation has adjusted the timing of tonight’s planned I-90 Innerbelt Bridge c...

As crews work aggressively to maintain the late November reopening of all lanes and ramps on the I-90 Innerbelt Bridge, the Ohio Department of Transportation will institute complete closures of the I...

In addition to tonight’s planned closure of I-90 eastbound over the Innerbelt Bridge, crews on behalf of the Ohio Department of Transportation will again institute limited closures of I-90 eastbound ...

In the latest phase of ODOT’s Innerbelt Bridge Safety Plan, crews on behalf of the Ohio Department of Transportation will institute a limited closure of I-90 eastbound over the Innerbelt Bridge overn...

In the latest phase of ODOT’s Innerbelt Bridge Safety Plan, crews on behalf of the Ohio Department of Transportation will again institute a limited-weekend closure of the I-90 Innerbelt Bridge in ord...

In the latest phase of ODOT’s Innerbelt Bridge Safety Plan, crews on behalf of the Ohio Department of Transportation will begin weekend and overnight closures of the I-90 Innerbelt Bridge in order to...

Crews on behalf of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) today began the latest phase of ODOT’s Innerbelt Bridge Safety Plan to reopen closed lanes and ramps on Downtown Cleveland’s Interstate...

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Innerbelt Urban Design and Aesthetics Subcommittee will tomorrow present draft recommendations for aesthetic treatments to the new westbound I-90 ...

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have approved the Innerbelt Plan’s Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and the plan has now been issued ...

Closed lanes and ramps on Downtown Cleveland’s Interstate 90 could open as early as the end of November, under plans announced today by the Ohio Department of Transportation....

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have approved the Innerbelt Plan’s Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and the plan is now available on ...

In the latest phase of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Innerbelt Bridge Safety Plan, crews will perform steel repairs to the Interstate 90 Innerbelt Bridge into downtown Cleveland, closing th...

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06-08-2009 - ODOT: Work begins on Ohio’s First Stimulus-Funded Project

Work is underway on Ohio’s first transportation project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act....

In the latest phase of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Innerbelt Bridge Safety Plan, crews will perform work to complete the unique realignment of the Interstate 90 Innerbelt Bridge into down...

In a continuing effort to confirm weight calculations for a unique procedure to realign the Interstate 90 Innerbelt Bridge, overnight tonight, Thursday, May 7, crews will temporarily restrict traffic...

In the latest phase of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Innerbelt Bridge Safety Plan, crews will perform a unique procedure to realign the Interstate 90 Innerbelt Bridge into downtown Clevelan...

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have approved the Innerbelt Plan’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and have released the plan for pu...

The Ohio Department of Transportation today announced an aggressive timeline to reopen closed lanes and ramps on the I-90 Innerbelt Bridge in downtown Cleveland....

Crews have completed bridge maintenance work on the westbound lanes of the I-90 Innerbelt Bridge. Work currently takes place on the eastbound side of the structure, closing the right lane....

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) today reopened one lane of traffic in each direction on the I-90 Innerbelt Bridge....

Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) engineers and the Department’s automated traffic recorders show that nearly 1,900 heavy trucks continue to use the I-90 Innerbelt Bridge through downtown Cle...

Following extensive testing, analysis and deliberation by the state’s top bridge engineers, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will implement a three-part Innerbelt Bridge Safety Plan to re...

Due to today’s inclement weather, tonight’s complete restriction on the I-90 Innerbelt Bridge in downtown Cleveland has been CANCELLED....

In order to perform controlled testing on the I-90 Innerbelt Bridge, traffic will be completely restricted on the bridge between approximately 12 Midnight and 2 a.m. overnight Wednesday, October 8. ...

As inspectors from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) continue to closely examine several sections of the Interstate 90 Innerbelt Bridge in downtown Cleveland, ODOT Director James Beasley h...

As part of a continuing effort to better understand the effects of age and deterioration on the Interstate 90 Innerbelt Bridge, crews from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) have closed one...

The W. 14th St. entrance ramp to I-90 eastbound is closed as engineers perform detailed inspection of the ramp....

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