Traffic & Transit

I-271 Construction: Roadwork That Could Impact Upcoming Plans

The Ohio Department of Transportation has plans to update highways on Cuyahoga County's east side in coming weeks.

The Ohio Department of Transportation is moving into new phases on several highway projects.
The Ohio Department of Transportation is moving into new phases on several highway projects. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

WILOUGHBY, OH — Four major ODOT projects on Cuyahoga County's east side will move into new phases in coming days.

The I-271 ramp re-alignment will continue through the weekend, which could disrupt your plans. Work on I-480, noise wall repairs, and route striping will also take place in coming days.

Here's the work that could impact your drive:

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I-271

  • I-271 northbound to I-90 westbound will be closed on Friday at 9 p.m. through Saturday at 6 a.m. for pavement work.
    • Detour will be I-90 eastbound to SR 91 to I-90 westbound.
  • I-271 northbound express lanes between SR 91 and Mayfield Rd. will be closed on Tuesday, at 7:30 p.m. through Wednesday at 6 a.m. for pavement work.
    • Detour will utilize I-271 local lanes.
  • I-271 southbound express lanes between SR 91 and Mayfield Rd. will be closed on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. through Thursday at 6 a.m. for pavement work.
    • Detour will utilize I-271 local lanes.

I-480

  • I-77 northbound between Wallings Rd. and Pleasant Valley Rd. will have a right lane closure on Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for noise wall repairs.
  • I-77 north and south ramps to I-480 east will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
    • Detour will be I-480 west to State Road to I-480 east.
  • I-480 east to Transportation Boulevard will be closed on Wednesday, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Thursday.
  • I-480 east, between Valley View bridge between I-77 and Transportation Boulevard, will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. and continuing through 6 a.m. Thursday.
    • Detour will be I-480 eastbound to Granger Rd. to I-480 westbound to Transportation Blvd.

Noise Wall Repairs

  • I-77 northbound between Wallings Rd. and Pleasant Valley Rd. will have a right lane closure on Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for noise wall repairs.

Striping Projects

  • I-271 local lanes between the Summit County and I-480 – will have various nightly lane restrictions between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. for striping beginning on Thursday through late September.
  • I-271 express lanes between the Summit County and I-480 – will have various nightly lane restrictions and closures between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. for striping beginning on Thursday through late September.

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