Heads up, Cleveland commuters: starting tomorrow, you're facing a major detour if you're used to entering I-90 westbound via West Blvd. According to a post by the Ohio Department of Transportation District 12 Cleveland, that particular entrance ramp will be shut down for about sixty days. A pretty standard job of drainage work and pavement replacement that'll surely add up to smoother rides down the road – but certainly jam the near-term traffic.
The new route will take drivers a bit out of the way, recalibrating paths through Lorain Ave. and W. 117th St. Yes, this means that those already-congested arteries will now receive an extra dose of commuter blood, pulsing at the behest of progress and patience. For locals, that could translate into extra minutes tacked on to their usual drive and probably some frayed nerves to boot. In line with such changes, ODOT is urging drivers to plan ahead and allow for additional travel time.
For updates on this and other traffic advisories in the area, keep an eye on ODOT's social media channels. A cursory glance now, and then could save you a good chunk of time if you're navigating the I-90 corridor. They provide real-time information that could be the difference between a timely arrival and a tardy slip at work or school. It's advisable to map out alternate routes and possibly discover some new local spots along the detour—you might just find your new favorite coffee shop or a quicker way to the grocery store.
