Lakewood Traffic Alert: Closure of Detroit Ave. Near Former Hospital to be Extended

LAKEWOOD, OH — Demolition of the Lakewood Professional Office Building will continue this week requiring the closure of Detroit Rd. to be extended possibly until Wednesday.

Challenges involving the backfilling of the basement and unavoidable weather conditions are reasons for the extension, according Lakewood Planning director, Bryce Sylvester.

The road closure will ensure public safety during the demolition of the building. The two block section of roadway will be closed between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. After 5:30 pm, the road will re-open each night.

Parking for businesses on the north side of Detroit can be reasonably accessed using the posted Detour routes. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. The RTA #26 bus line will also be re-routed to adjust for this closure.

This is the only time during demolition and during construction of the Family Health Center that Detroit Avenue is expected to be closed.

See also:

• Watch Demolition of Lakewood Hospital Parking Garage Bridge
• Examining the Many Facets of Lakewood's Issue 64
• Lakewood Issue 64 Election Results: For 64 Carries the Vote
• Lakewood Mayor Mike Summers Issues Statement About City's Healthcare Future
• Lakewood Hospital Closure to be Decided on November Ballot
• Members Tapped for City's New Wellness Foundation Planning Task Force

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