Traffic Alerts – Upcoming Road Closures And Detours
Motorists should be aware of upcoming road closures that may impact travel in and around Willoughby
SR 174 (River Road) Southbound Closure: Beginning Monday, June 1st, SR 174 (River Road) southbound between SR 84 (Ridge Road) and US 6 (Chardon Road) will be closed for approximately six weeks as part of an ODOT resurfacing project. A posted detour will direct traffic via SR 84 East, SR 306 South, I-90 West, SR 91 South, and US 6 East.
Vine Street Closure: Beginning Tuesday, June 2nd, Vine Street westbound between Erie Street and St. Clair Street will be closed for approximately 10 days for sanitary sewer installation. Eastbound traffic will remain open, and detours will be posted.
SR 84 Retaining Wall Project – Scheduled to begin July 1st, Slope stabilization and retaining wall construction will begin near Shankland Road and continue toward the intersection of Route 174. SR 84 will be closed between Shankland Road and River Road for approximately eight weeks. Detours will be posted.
River Street Resurfacing Project – Scheduled to begin July 13, Milling and resurfacing improvements through an ODOT-funded project. Traffic will be maintained, but motorists should expect delays.
River Street Retaining Wall Extension – An additional 192-foot continuation of last year’s slope stabilization project near Wilson Avenue. This work utilizes remaining FEMA grant funding from the original project. Construction is expected to begin in late August. River Street will be closed for approximately six weeks. Detours will be posted.
Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time while these projects are underway.
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS:
Ridge Road Sidewalk & Transit Waiting Area Project – New sidewalk connections and LAKETRAN accessibility improvements near the intersection of Routes 91 and 84.
SOM Center Road Commercial Sidewalk Project – Installation of new sidewalks along the commercial corridor on Route 91 near Route 84.