en.Wedoany.com Reported - In Cleveland, Ohio, USA, the Ohio Department of Transportation, the City of Cleveland, and Cuyahoga County have commenced work on the I-90 Central Interchange Project following a groundbreaking ceremony. This infrastructure initiative, valued at $328 million, involves a comprehensive overhaul of a critical section of the I-90 corridor between East 9th Street and Carnegie Avenue.
The project includes the complete replacement of the pavement on the designated I-90 segment and the replacement of several bridges within the area's transportation network. Bridges to be replaced include the I-90 westbound ramp to I-77 southbound, the section of I-90 crossing over West 14th Street, the East 22nd Street crossing over I-90, and the Carnegie Avenue crossing over I-90. The Cedar Avenue bridge over I-90 and the Community College Avenue bridge over East 14th Street will be demolished. The redesign of the East 22nd Street bridge will incorporate active transportation infrastructure connecting the Campus District with the downtown community.
The project anticipates introducing road and ramp closures as early as 2026. The I-77 northbound exit to East 14th Street and East 22nd Street will be closed for five months, and East 14th Street between Orange Avenue and Carnegie Avenue will be closed for eight months. Community College Avenue between East 14th Street and East 22nd Street will be closed for three months, East 22nd Street between Carnegie Avenue and Central Avenue will be closed for one year, and Cedar Avenue between East 28th Street and East 22nd Street will also be closed for one year. Weekend closures on I-90 will facilitate bridge demolition work.
The Ohio Department of Transportation states that the I-90 Central Interchange Project is part of the Cleveland Innerbelt Modernization Plan, which involves the repair and reconstruction of approximately five miles of roadway along the I-71, I-77, and I-90 corridors, addressing issues such as congestion, outdated design, and access limitations. "This is a great day for Northeast Ohio as we launch this project that will improve transportation for all users," said John Picuri, Deputy Director of ODOT's District 12. "This milestone is the result of close collaboration between ODOT and our city and county partners, ensuring the infrastructure upgrades are not only functional but also visually appealing and thoughtfully designed to reflect the character of the community."
Minor preliminary work has begun on East 14th Street with minimal traffic disruption. Further lane restrictions and traffic pattern changes are expected throughout the project's duration. The full completion of the I-90 Central Interchange Project is anticipated in the summer of 2032.
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