ODOT Considers Adding $2.1M Roundabout Near MetroHealth

CLEVELAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation is considering a mobility-improvement plan that would alter traffic patterns around MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland.

Construction would focus on U.S. Route 42 (W. 25th St.), I-71 and the MetroHealth intersection. Crews would build a roundabout near the hospital with access to U.S. 42 and Scranton Road. The project would also add a fourth lane to the I-71 south ramp, creating a through lane to the roundabout.

ODOT estimates the total construction for the project to be $2.1 million.

Construction would necessitate lane closures, but traffic flow would be maintained through the area, the department said.

Prior to construction commencing, the department is seeking public comments on the project. Comments can be submitted online, or via mail to Corey Marie Czinger, environmental specialist, 5500 Transportation Boulevard Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125. Comments can also be sent via phone at 216-584-2149 or email via Corey.Czinger@dot.ohio.gov.

All comments must be received by April 23.