The Cuyahoga County Engineer's Office

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Cleveland ---"The Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office is, once again, opening the lower level of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and subway to the public July 4^th weekend," announces Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer. At this free, self-guided tour visitors will experience the original streetcar station & tracks and unique views of the river, lake & downtown, among many other things. In addition, they will take in an enormous part of Cleveland’s history. The gates open at 9:00 a.m. and the event ends at 3:00 p.m. Reservations are not needed.

Reminiscent of last year, this tour is being held in conjunction with the Flats Oxbow’s July 4^th Waterfront Festival. "Over 1,534 visitors attended the Fourth of July tour last year, and over 1,284 visitors attended this year’s Memorial Day weekend tour," states Bob Klaiber. The tour’s main entrance is located at the northeast corner of the W. 25^th Street and Detroit Avenue intersection, at the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Bridge Garage, 2433 Superior Viaduct. On the day of the tour, volunteers will assist with the maintenance of traffic and parking, which is also free. Cameras are encouraged and this is an event for all ages. Please note that the final tour for 2008 will be on Saturday, August 30^th.

For questions or concerns prior to the tour, please either visit our website or contact the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On the day of the tour, please contact 216-348-3900/3901.

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Cleveland ---On Tuesday, May 27, 2008, the Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, will begin the improvement of the Tri-C Eastern Campus Entrance Roadway in the Village of Highland Hills. Traffic patterns will vary throughout the course of construction. However, the entrance will be close for the first phase of the project. At this time, traffic will be detoured from Richmond Road to Harvard Road to the Robert Bishop Road entrance.

According to Bob Klaiber, this project is scheduled for completion in August 2008. Tri Mor Corporation is the general contractor, and the estimated cost of the construction contract is $788,350.85. In addition, the Federal Highway Administration is providing the funding.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland ---Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, is proud to announce the first walking tour of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and subway for 2008. This tour is being held on Saturday, May 24, 2008, and, as in years past, the lower level will open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 3:00 p.m. In addition, reservations are not needed for this is a self-guided tour.

"Over the years, these tours have become a staple in the summer holiday celebrations within Greater Cleveland," affirms Bob Klaiber. "Over 4,920 visitors visited the bridge during the three tours held in 2007." He also states that the various exhibits, films and the 1947 Presidential Conference Commission (PCC) streetcar have simply added to the allure of the tours.

The main entrance for the tour is located at the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office’s Bridge Garage. The address is 2433 Superior Viaduct, and free parking is available in the County Engineer’s lot, which is also located at this address. Cameras are encouraged, and the event is wheelchair and stroller accessible. This is an event for all ages. The remaining tours for 2008 are Saturday, July 5, 2008 and Saturday, August 30, 2008.

For questions or concerns prior to the tour, please either visit our website or contact the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On the day of the tour, please contact 216-348-3900/3901.

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Cleveland ---On Tuesday, May 13, 2008, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will close Stearns Road to thru traffic, from I-480 to Lorain Road in the City of North Olmsted, in order to conduct paving. This closure will begin at 6:30 a.m., and is a one day closure. The roadway, however, will be accessible for emergency vehicles and local residents only. Alternate routes are to be used at this time. This closure is weather pending.

In March 2007, the Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, began the Crocker Road-Stearns Road Extension in the Cities of North Olmsted & Westlake. This project includes the expansion of Crocker Road-Stearns Road from Center Ridge Road to Lorain Road, as well as the widening of Stearns Road from Lorain to I-480. Construction is scheduled for completion in September 2009. Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. is the general contractor. The Federal Highway Administration through NOACA and Cuyahoga County are providing the funding for this project, which will cost an estimate $13,299,797.20.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Monday, May 5, 2008, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will resume work on Bagley Road/Stearns Road Intersection in the City of Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township. At this time traffic will be maintained westbound on Bagley Road. In addition, southbound traffic will be maintained on Stearns Road.

Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Co., Inc. is the general contractor for the project. The estimated cost of this project is $1,613,237.50, and Cuyahoga County is providing the funding. Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, states that the estimated completion date is August 2008.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Monday, April 21, 2008, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office initiated a detour for the Eddy Road repair and resurfacing in the City of East Cleveland. Traffic is being maintained one-way southbound. Northbound traffic is being detoured via Euclid Avenue, west on Superior, north on E. 123^rd Street and then east on Arlington. This project will extend from Euclid Avenue to the East Cleveland North Corporation Line. Furthermore, traffic will be maintained at all times throughout the course of construction.

Vandra Brothers Construction, Inc. is the general contractor on the project, which is estimated to cost $809,232.80. The estimated completion date is August 2008, and the Ohio Public Works Commission and Cuyahoga County are funding the project. As work progresses, please be patient when dealing with the inconveniences of construction. We regret the temporary effects this work will have on your community.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Wednesday, April 23, 2008 and Thursday, April 24, 2008, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will close Harvard Road Bridge No. 82, over the Cuyahoga River in the City of Cleveland and Village of Cuyahoga Heights. This closure is necessary in order to continue with the construction process. Motorists are to use alternative routes at this time.

The rehabilitation of Harvard Road Bridge No. 82 began in February 2007, and it is scheduled for completion in August 2008. Cuyahoga Bridge & Road, Inc. is the general contractor for this $1,227,414.30 project. The Federal Highway Administration through Cuyahoga Engineer’s Association of Ohio (CEAO) and Cuyahoga County are providing the funding.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Monday, April 14, 2008, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will begin the repair and resurfacing of Eddy Road in the City of East Cleveland. This project will extend from Euclid Avenue to the East Cleveland North Corporation Line. Furthermore, traffic will be maintained at all times throughout the course of construction.

Vandra Brothers Construction, Inc. is the general contractor on the project, which is estimated to cost $809,232.80. The estimated completion date is August 2008, and the Ohio Public Works Commission and Cuyahoga County are funding the project. As work progresses, please be patient when dealing with the inconveniences of construction. We regret the temporary effects this work will have on your community.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Monday, February 11, 2008, the Eastland Road Improvement construction project will commence. Work will begin on Section 2, which consists of the area of Eastland Road just north of Sheldon Road to S.R. 237. Throughout this phase of the project, traffic will be maintained one-way northbound between Sheldon Road and S.R. 237. Southbound traffic will use the following detour: S.R. 237 to Sheldon Road to Eastland Road.

This improvement project will take place from Bagley Road to S.R. 237 in the Cities of Berea, Brook Park & Middleburg Heights. Also included are the grade separation of the Conrail Railroad & the replacement of Eastland Road Bridge No. 27 over Abrams Creek. Anthony Allega, according to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, was awarded this contract for a bid price of $17,999,999.99. The Federal Highway Administration through NOACA & CEAO, Cuyahoga County, Berea, Brook Park & Middleburg Heights are providing the funding for this improvement project. This project is scheduled for completion in October 2010.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- A public meeting will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2008, to discuss the Eastland Road Improvement project. The meeting will be held at Berea High School, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting commencing at 7:00 p.m. Berea High School is located at 165 E. Bagley Road. Representatives from the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, Cities of Berea, Brook Park & Middleburg Heights and Anthony Allega Cement Contractor will discuss project details, answer all questions and listen to residents’ concerns.

According to Bob Klaiber, Cuyahoga County Engineer, this improvement project will take place from Bagley Road to SR 237 in the Cities of Berea, Brook Park & Middleburg Heights. Also included are the grade separation of the Conrail Railroad & the replacement of Eastland Road Bridge No. 27 over Abrams Creek. Construction will begin in February 2008 and is scheduled for completion in October 2010. Anthony Allega was awarded this contract for a bid price of $17,999,999.99. The Federal Highway Administration through NOACA & CEAO, Cuyahoga County, Berea, Brook Park & Middleburg Heights are providing the funding for this improvement project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Thursday, January 31, 2008, the Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, will hold a public meeting to discuss the upcoming Eastland Road Improvement construction project. This meeting will be held at Berea High School, which is located at 165 E. Bagley Road. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, Cities of Berea, Brook Park & Middleburg Heights and Anthony Allega Cement Contractor will be present.

According to Bob Klaiber, this improvement will take place from Bagley Road to SR 237 in the Cities of Berea, Brook Park & Middleburg Heights. Included in this project are the grade separation of the Conrail Railroad & the replacement of Eastland Road Bridge No. 27 over Abrams Creek. Construction will begin in February 2008 and is scheduled for completion in October 2010. Anthony Allega was awarded this contract for a bid price of $17,999,999.99. The Federal Highway Administration through NOACA & CEAO, Cuyahoga County, Berea, Brook Park & Middleburg Heights are providing the funding for this improvement project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

Cleveland --- On Wednesday, April 23, 2008 and Thursday, April 24, 2008, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will close Harvard Road Bridge No. 82, over the Cuyahoga River in the City of Cleveland and Village of Cuyahoga Heights. This closure is necessary in order to continue with the construction process. Motorists are to use alternative routes at this time.

The rehabilitation of Harvard Road Bridge No. 82 began in February 2007, and it is scheduled for completion in August 2008. Cuyahoga Bridge & Road, Inc. is the general contractor for this $1,227,414.30 project. The Federal Highway Administration through Cuyahoga Engineer’s Association of Ohio (CEAO) and Cuyahoga County are providing the funding.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- Warrensville Center Road Bridge No. 205 in the City of Warrensville Heights reopened to two-way traffic on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. The temporary signalization, detours and new traffic pattern, which were put in place on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, have been removed. However, delays are to be expected throughout the entirety of the project.

According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, the replacement of Warrensville Center Road Bridge No. 205 began in July 2007 and is scheduled for completion in November 2008. Terrace Construction Company is the general contractor for this project. The estimated cost is $2,407,209.20, with the Federal Highway Administration through CEAO and Cuyahoga County providing the funding.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Warrensville Center Road Bridge No. 205 Traffic Pattern Change REVISED

Cleveland --- The change in traffic pattern for the Warrensville Center Road Bridge No. 205 Replacement project in the City of Warrensville Heights was originally scheduled to begin on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. It has, however, been rescheduled to Thursday, November 15, 2007 after morning rush hour. At this time, two-way traffic will be maintained by use of a temporary traffic signal for the next four to six weeks. Delays are to be expected and alternate routes have been established. The following is the alternate route for northbound traffic to follow: East on Libby Road, North on Northfield Road, West on Emery Road to Warrensville Center Road. The alternate route for southbound traffic to follow is East on Emery Road, South on Northfield Road, West on Libby Road to Warrensville Center Road.

This construction project, according to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, began in July 2007 and is scheduled for completion in November 2008. Terrace Construction Company is the general contractor for this project. The estimated cost is $2,407,209.20, with the Federal Highway Administration through CEAO and Cuyahoga County providing the funding.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Tuesday, November 13, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will implement a change in the traffic pattern for Warrensville Center Road Bridge No. 205 over Norfolk-Southern Railroad in the City of Warrensville Heights. At this time, two-way traffic will be maintained by use of a temporary traffic signal for the next four to six weeks. Delays are to be expected. This traffic pattern is necessary to complete work on the bridge.

This construction project began in July 2007 and is scheduled for completion in November 2008. Terrace Construction Company is the general contractor for this project. The estimated cost is $2,407,209.20, with the Federal Highway Administration through CEAO and Cuyahoga County providing the funding.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Tuesday, October 16, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will close the Whiskey Island Marina Bridge to vehicular traffic. This closure is part of the Whiskey Island Marina Access Road Improvement construction project in the City of Cleveland. There will be limited pedestrian access throughout the course of the construction project. Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, suggests that pedestrians park their vehicles at the Edgewater Yacht Club. The roadway will reopen on April 15, 2008.

The Great Lakes Construction Co. has been named as the general contractor on the project. Cuyahoga County is providing the funding, and the project is estimated to cost $2,069,296.70. As work progresses, please be patient when dealing with the inconveniences of construction.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Monday, October 15, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will change the traffic pattern for the Bagley/Stearns Road Intersection Realignment in Olmsted Township. Traffic will be maintained one-way westbound on Bagley Road. Eastbound motorists will be detoured at Jennings Road to Schady Road to Usher Road.

Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Co., Inc. is the general contractor for the project. The estimated cost of this project is $1,613,237.50, and Cuyahoga County is providing the funding. Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, states that the estimated completion date is August 2008.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Monday, September 10, 2007, the railroad crossing on Berea Road at the Lakewood City Line in the City of Cleveland will close for approximately one week for repairs. This closure will begin immediately after morning rush hour. This closure coincides with the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Berea Road repair & resurfacing project

The repair & resurfacing of Berea Road began in February 2007 and is scheduled for completion in August 2008. Vandra Brothers Construction, Inc. is the general contractor. Ohio Public Works Commission, Cuyahoga County, the City of Cleveland and the city of Lakewood are providing the funding for this $4,926,211.50 project.

For more information, questions or concerns on this matter, please call the City of Cleveland Traffic Engineering Department at 216-664-3194.

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Cleveland --- The Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, and Perk Company, Inc. began the deck sealing of W. 150^th Street Bridge No. 152 on Thursday, August 30, 2007. This bridge, which is located over Norfolk-Southern Railroad, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority and Chatfield Avenue in the City of Cleveland, will have its bridge deck sealed with a non-skid surface. However, due to the holiday weekend, work will resume on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at 7:00 a.m.

While work is being completed on the outside lanes of the bridge, traffic will be maintained on the inside lanes. When that work is complete, traffic will then be maintained on the outside lanes while work is conducted on the inside lanes. The estimated completion date is September 15, 2007.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Thursday, September 6, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Perk Company, Inc. will begin the bridge deck sealing of Denison-Harvard Bridge in the City of Cleveland. Work will begin at 7:00 a.m. and will be sealed with a non-skid surface. The anticipated completion date for this project is Friday, September 21, 2007.

While work is being completed on the outside lanes of the bridge, traffic will be maintained on the inside lanes. When that work is complete, traffic will then be maintained on the outside lanes while work is conducted on the inside lanes. Delays, however, are to be expected.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland ---On Saturday, September 1, 2007, Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, will unveil a new attraction at the final Veterans Memorial Bridge and subway tour for 2007. "With the help of the Flats Oxbow Association, Great Lakes Construction Company, Blaze Construction Company, Euthenics, Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. Inc. and Marty Sulzmann & Craig Strong from our office, we were able to obtain a 1947 Presidential Conference Commission (PCC) streetcar," states Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer. "This streetcar was air-conditioned and was of an Art Deco design. Also, it is one of the last ones of its kind and is similar to the ones that were once used in Shaker Heights. Originally, it was used in Pittsburgh and currently is on display for visitors to observe, both inside and out." In addition, Buckeye Trolley from Columbus provided the streetcar and Trolleyville USA supplied the rail.

This new addition is simply adding to the allure of the free, self-guided walking tours of the lower level of the Veterans Memorial Bridge, which once served as a major hub for Cleveland’s public transportation. The event begins at 9:00 a.m. and will close at 3:00 p.m. Since this is a self-guided tour, there are no reservations. The entrance and parking are available at the County Engineer’s Bridge Garage, which is located at 2433 Superior Viaduct off of W. 25^th Street. Cameras are encouraged and this is an all ages event.

For questions or concerns prior to the tour, please either visit our website or contact the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On the day of the tour, please contact 216-348-3900/3901.

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Cleveland --- The Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, along with Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Co., Inc., would like to announce that the traffic pattern for Bagley Road/Stearns Road Intersection Realignment has changed since the original construction notice distribution and news release. Phase 1A of this construction project is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 6, 2007. The new traffic pattern will allow for two-way traffic on Bagley Road. Traffic within the work zone will be controlled traffic signals. However, motorists are to expect a three (3) minute signal cycle time to allow for two-way traffic.

Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Co., Inc. is the general contractor for the project. The estimated cost of this project is $1,613,237.50, and Cuyahoga County is providing the funding. Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, states that the estimated completion date is August 2008.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Thursday, July 19, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will begin work on the Bagley-Stearns Intersection realignment & Bagley Road resurfacing from approximately 200’ west of Stearns Road to approximately 2,400’ east of Stearns Road in Olmsted Township. This project includes the replacement of sanitary sewers, intersection realignment, pavement placement and pavement resurfacing of Bagley Road east of Stearns Road. During the first phase of the project, traffic on Bagley Road will be maintained one way westbound. Detours will be posted for the remaining traffic.

Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Co., Inc. is the general contractor for the project. The estimated cost of this project is $1,613,237.50, and Cuyahoga County is providing the funding. Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, states that the estimated completion date is August 2008.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Tuesday, July 10, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will implement a change in traffic pattern on Crocker Road. At this time, the center lanes of Crocker Road, northbound and southbound, will be closed from Hilliard Blvd. to Center Ridge Road. All other traffic, however, will be maintained.

According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, Karvo Paving Company is the general contractor for this project. The estimated cost of this contract is $1,243,631.00, and Cuyahoga County & the City of Westlake are providing the funding. Construction began in May 2007 and is scheduled for completion in September 2007.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland ---"On Saturday, June 30, 2007," states Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, "the County Engineer’s Office will hold the second Veterans Memorial Bridge and subway tour for 2007." This tour is being held in conjunction with the Flats Oxbow’s July 4^th Waterfront Festival. The doors to this free, self-guided tour open at 9:00 a.m. and will close at 3:00 p.m. There are no reservations, and visitors may come at any time between the aforementioned hours. At the 2007 Memorial Day Weekend tour, over 1,300 visitors came to see what people have been talking about for years.

Visitors are to begin the tour at the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office’s Bridge Garage, which is located at 2433 Superior Viaduct. Free parking is available in the County Engineer’s lot, which is also located at this address. Cameras are encouraged, and the event is wheelchair and stroller accessible. This is an event for all ages. The final tour for 2007 is being held on Saturday, September 1^st.

For questions or concerns prior to the tour, please either visit our website or contact the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On the day of the tour, please contact 216-348-3900/3901.

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Cleveland --- Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, announces the commencement of the repair and resurfacing of Warrensville Center Road from Cedar Road to Mayfield Road in the Cities of Cleveland Heights and South Euclid. Work will begin on Monday, June 25, 2007 and is scheduled for completion in June 2008. Traffic will be maintained throughout the entirety of the project.

C.A. Agresta is the general contractor. The Federal Highway Administration through NOACA, Cuyahoga County and the Cities of Cleveland Heights & South Euclid are supplying the funding for this project, which is estimated to cost $4,138,865.60. Although traffic will be maintained throughout, delays are to be anticipated.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cook/Stearns & Cook/Mackenzie Sanitary Sewer Project Public Meeting

Cleveland --- The Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and County Sanitary Engineer’s Office will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed sanitary sewers and waterline on Cook/Stearns Road and the proposed sanitary sewers on Cook/Mackenzie Road, in conjunction with the reconstruction of Stearns Road from I-480 to Cook Road and the alignment at the Cook/Stearns intersection on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is being held at the Olmsted Falls Middle School Cafeteria, which is located at 27045 Bagley Road. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Representatives from the County Engineer’s Office, County Sanitary Engineer’s Office, County Board of Health and County Department of Development will be on hand to discuss a variety of items, and to answer any questions and concerns. The reconstruction of Stearns Road from I-480 to Cook Road & the alignment at the Cook/Stearns intersection, proposed waterline and sanitary sewer construction, the tie-in to accepted sanitary sewers, as well as requirements from the State on illicit discharges and projected septic system costs and financing options will be discussed.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the County Engineer’s Office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3800.

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Cedar Road Rehabilitation Update

Cleveland --- On Monday, June 18, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, along with Burton Scot Contractors, will close Windy Hill Road at Cedar Road for fifteen calendar days in order to complete the rehabilitation of this intersection. Motorists will be able to access Windy Hill Road by way of Fairmount Boulevard.

The rehabilitation of Cedar Road from Brainard Road to Lander Road in the Cities of Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights and Pepper Pike began in September 2006. The Ohio Public Works Commission and Cuyahoga County are funding this project for an estimated cost of $5,160,899.00. Work is scheduled for completion in June 2008.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland ---It’s the time of the year when free walking tours of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and subway takes place. "The first tour for 2007 will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2007," states Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer. "This tour consists of new attractions and experiences, as well as old favorites. " This free, self-guided tour will take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00p.m.

Visitors are to begin the tour at the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office’s Bridge Garage, which is located at 2433 Superior Viaduct. Free parking is available in the County Engineer’s lot, which is also located at this address. There are no reservations, but visitors are asked to attend between the aforementioned hours. Cameras are encouraged, and the event is wheelchair and stroller accessible. This is an event for all ages. Additional tours for 2007 are schedule for Saturday, June 30, 2007 and Saturday, September 1, 2007.

For questions or concerns prior to the tour, please either visit our website or contact the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On the day of the tour, please contact 216-348-3900/3901.

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Cleveland --- On Monday, May 14, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will change the traffic pattern on Bassett/Crocker Road. At this time, Westlawn Drive, Ednil Drive and Winsor Drive will be closed at Bassett Road. This closure is necessary to complete the required work on this section of this project. Suggested detour routes will be posted throughout the closure.

The replacement and realignment of Bassett Road/Crocker Road began on June 12, 2006 and is scheduled for completion in December 2007. The estimated cost of this project is $6,099,881.45, with the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA, Cuyahoga County and the Cities of Bay Village and Westlake providing the funding. Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. is the general contractor for the project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- The Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office is ready to commence the resurfacing of Crocker Road in the City of Westlake. The work will take place between Hilliard Boulevard and Center Ridge Road. Construction will begin on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 and is scheduled for completion in September 2007.

Karvo Paving Company was hired as the general contractor for this project, states Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer. The estimated cost of this contract is $1,243,631.00, and Cuyahoga County & the City of Westlake are providing the funding. Throughout the course of the work, traffic will be maintained. Delays, however, are to be expected.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Thursday, April 26, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Co., Inc. will install the asphalt base and intermediate course on Bassett Road-Crocker Road at Osborn Road. However, according to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, Osborn Road is closed at this intersection at this time, but will reopen upon completion of this installation. Once Osborn Road opens to traffic, the Lincoln Road at Bassett Road-Crocker Road will close to traffic. A detour will be established and the only means of access to Lincoln will be from Osborn Road.

The replacement and realignment of Bassett Road/Crocker Road began on June 12, 2006 and is scheduled for completion in December 2007. The estimated cost of this project is $6,099,881.45, with the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA, Cuyahoga County and the Cities of Bay Village and Westlake providing the funding. Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. is the general contractor for the project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., PE., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, announces the closing of Harvard Road Bridge No. 82, over the Cuyahoga River in the City of Cleveland and Village of Cuyahoga Heights, on Thursday, April 26, 2007. This closure is scheduled for this day only. Detour routes will be established.

The rehabilitation of Harvard Road Bridge No. 82 began in February 2007, and it is scheduled for completion in October 2007. Cuyahoga Bridge & Road, Inc. is the general contractor for this $1,227,414.30 project. The Federal Highway Administration through Cuyahoga Engineer’s Association of Ohio (CEAO) and Cuyahoga County are providing the funding.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Thursday, April 19, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Perk Company, Inc, will close the intersection of Cranston Road and Cedar Road, on the south side of Cedar. This closure will begin at 6:00 a.m. and will remain closed for a period up to five (5) days, weather permitting. There will be no access to or exit from Cranston Road at Cedar Road during this sanitary storm work.

A detour will be posted, encouraging motorists to access Cedar Road by way of Silsby Road to Brockway, then to Cedar Road. At this time, Barrington Road will reopen to traffic. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the remainder of the project. Delays, however, are to be expected.

The rehabilitation of Cedar Road, from South Taylor Road to Green Road in the Cities of South Euclid & University Heights, was awarded to the Perk Company, Inc. for a cost of $6,670,339. The Federal Highway Administration through NOACA and Cuyahoga County are providing funding for this project. The estimated completion date of the rehabilitation of Cedar Road is September 2007. Motorists are to expect delays throughout the course of construction.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information

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Cleveland --- Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, along with the Towpath Trail Partnership Committee, announces the first Public Meeting for the Towpath Trail Extension on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at the Windows on the World meeting room in the Reinberger Education Building at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, located at 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44109.

The development of the Towpath Trail has become a regional priority. Today, 73 of the proposed 101 miles have been completed. The remaining six miles in Cleveland represents the most difficult section for the Towpath Trail. Come to learn of its progress. Help us shape its future.

The Open House will present conceptual alternatives and seek public comments and suggestions concerning the project. The public is encouraged to explore a variety of work stations that provide information regarding important design decisions for the alignment of the trail. Bob Klaiber will ensure that representatives from the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and the Towpath Trail Partnership Committee will be available to answer questions and record comments and concerns. Comment sheets will also be available for public input.

For more information regarding this public meeting, please contact the County Engineer’s Office at 216-348-3800, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Cleveland --- Effective Thursday, April 5, 2007, the Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E.., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer will implement a new traffic pattern for the Bassett Road-Crocker Road Replacement & Realignment project in the Cities of Bay Village and Westlake. The intersection of Osborn Road and Bassett Road will be closed in order to continue with the construction project. A detour route will be implemented that will route traffic over to Lincoln/Aston. Detour signs will be posted.

The replacement and realignment of Bassett Road/Crocker Road began on June 12, 2006 and is scheduled for completion in December 2007. The estimated cost of this project is $6,099,881.45, with the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA, Cuyahoga County and the Cities of Bay Village and Westlake providing the funding. Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. is the general contractor for the project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- Starting on Monday, March 26, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Vandra Brothers Construction Inc. will resume work on the repair and resurfacing of St. Clair Avenue. At this time, work will take place from E. 140^th Street to E. 165^th Street. According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, traffic will be maintained at all times with one lane in each direction on the south side of St. Clair Avenue. Work is being completed on the north side of the street.

The repair and resurfacing of St. Clair Avenue from E. 140^th Street to the Cleveland East Corporation Line in the City of Cleveland began in September 2005 and is estimated for completion in August 2007. The general contractor for this project is Vandra Brothers Construction Co. The estimated cost is $5,935,639.98, and the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA, Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland are funding the project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- The anticipated extension of Crocker Road-Stearns Road in the Cities of North Olmsted and Westlake will begin on March 1, 2007. This project includes the expansion of Crocker Road-Stearns Road from Center Ridge Road to Lorain, as well as the widening of Stearns Road from Lorain to I-480. The estimated completion date for this project is September 1, 2009.

Throughout the entirety of the project, traffic will be maintained, states Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer. However, delays are to be expected. Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. is the general contractor. The Federal Highway Administration through NOACA and Cuyahoga County are providing the funding for this project, which will cost an estimated $13,299,797.20.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, announces the repair and resurfacing of Berea Road, from Triskett Road to Detroit Road in the Cities of Cleveland and Lakewood. Included in this project are new sidewalks, aprons and curbing. In addition, waterline work will be performed. Construction is scheduled to begin on Thursday, February 15, 2007.

Traffic will be maintained, with one lane in each direction, throughout the course of this project. Vandra Brothers Construction, Inc. has been named as the general contractor on the project, which is scheduled for completion in August 2008. Ohio Public Works Commission, Cuyahoga County and the two cities are providing the funding. The estimated cost of this project is $4,926,211.50.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Wednesday, January 31, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will hold a public meeting to discuss the Crocker-Stearns Extension construction project and the widening of Stearns Road from I-480 to Lorain Road in the Cities of North Olmsted and Westlake. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the North Olmsted Community Center 28814 Lorain Road. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, the contractor and the cities will be present to discuss the project and answer all questions and concerns.

According to Robert Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, Fabrizi Trucking & Paving Co. is the general contractor on the project. The Federal Highway Administration through NOACA & Cuyahoga County are funding this project, which is estimated to cost $13,299,797.20. Work is scheduled to begin in March 2007 and the estimation completion date for this project is September 2009. Throughout the course of construction, traffic will be maintained with intermittent delays.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, as of Tuesday, December 5, 2006, the Bassett Road-Crocker Road construction project has changed traffic pattern. The roadway is now open to two-way traffic between Wolf Road and Lake Road.

The replacement and realignment of Bassett Road/Crocker Road began on June 12, 2006 and is scheduled for completion in December 2007. The estimated cost of this project is $6,099,881.45, with the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA, Cuyahoga County and the Cities of Bay Village and Westlake providing the funding. Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. is the general contractor for the project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- The Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Schirmer Construction Company announce the opening of Triskett Road Bridge No. 195 on Tuesday, November 21, 2006. According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, the bridge will be open to all traffic and detour signs will be removed.

The rehabilitation of Triskett Road Bridge No. 195, according to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, began in October 2005. The cost of construction is $1,967,804.58 and the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA and Cuyahoga County provided the funding for this project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, Pleasant Valley Road Bridge No. 203 in Independence and Valley View will be closed on Tuesday, September 15, 2006 to all traffic for three days. The bridge will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. The Engineer’s Office is closing this bridge in order to conduct the clearing of debris underneath the bridge.

During the course of the closure, states Bob Klaiber, a detour route will established for motorists to follow. The detour route will utilize the following roadways: Canal Road, Rockside Road and Brecksville Road. Signs will be posted designating the detour route.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- Unlike the previous press release, starting on Friday, September 8, 2006 and ending on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, Lake Road, from Bassett Road to Ruth Street in the City of Bay Village, will only be open to thru traffic at the end of construction for the day. There will be no closure.

According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, the replacement and realignment of Bassett Road/Crocker Road began on June 12, 2006 and is scheduled for completion in December 2007. The estimated cost of this project is $6,099,881.45, with the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA, Cuyahoga County and the Cities of Bay Village and Westlake providing the funding. Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. is the general contractor for the project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cedar Road Rehabilitation Public Meeting

Cleveland --- On Tuesday, September 19, 2006, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will hold a public meeting to discuss the rehabilitation of Cedar Road, from Brainard Road to Lander Road in the Cities of Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights and Pepper Pike. This meeting will take place at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, which is located at 6111 Landerhaven Drive. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from the County Engineer’s Office, the three Cities and the contractor will be present to discuss the project and to answer any questions.

The rehabilitation of Cedar Road was awarded to Burton Scot Construction for an estimated cost of $5,160,899.00. Funding for this project is being provided by the Ohio Public Works Commission (Issue II) and Cuyahoga County. Construction is scheduled for completion in June 2008.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information

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Cleveland --- On Thursday, August 24, 2006, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and J.D. Williamson Construction Co. will close Jennings Road Bridge No. 80 over Big Creek in the City of Cleveland. This closure will take place from 5:00 a.m. and will reopen around 12:00 p.m. Throughout the course of this closure, a detour route will be posted. Please follow detour signs.

The rehabilitation of Jennings Road Bridge No. 80 began in January 2006. This $1,721,769.90 project is scheduled for completion in October 2006. According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, the Federal Highway Administration through CEAO and Cuyahoga County are funding this project.

Please contact the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216/348-3824 with any questions or concerns. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Cleveland ---A must-see attraction for Labor Day Weekend is the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s self-guided, walking tour of the lower level of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and subway. This free tour takes place on Saturday, September 2, 2006 and is open to all ages. According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, interested parties are to arrive any time between the hours of operation, which are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

"The increased interest in these tours amazes us each and every year," states Bob Klaiber. "This past May, around 900 people came out on a gorgeous Saturday to experience what people of Cleveland have been talking about for years." New additions and experiences are added each and every year to this historic piece of the City of Cleveland.

The tour begins at the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Bridge Garage, located at 2433 Superior Viaduct. Parking is available. Reservations are not required, cameras are encouraged and the tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

For questions or concerns prior to the tour, please either visit our website or contact the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On the day of the tour, please contact 216-348-3900/3901.

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Nighttime Closure of Triskett Road Bridge No. 195

Cleveland --- On Friday, August 11, 2006, and Saturday, August 12, 2006, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Schirmer Construction Co. will perform nighttime construction on Triskett Road Bridge No. 195. During this nighttime construction, Triskett Road Bridge between W. 139^th Street and Berea Road will be closed to all traffic from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. During these times, detour routes will be posted.

The rehabilitation of Triskett Road Bridge No. 195, according to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, began in October 2005. Construction is scheduled for completion in September 2006. The estimated cost of construction is $1,967,804.58 and the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA and Cuyahoga County are providing the funding for this project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 6:00 a.m., the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will close the Emery Road/Brainard Road intersection for approximately three (3) weeks. This intersection will be closed to all traffic. This closure is necessary in order to reconstruct the intersection with new concrete prior to the start of the school year.

According to Bob Klaiber, County Engineer, due to this closure, Emery Road, from Orange Village Line to the closed intersection, as well as from Lander Road to the closed intersection, will be open to two-way traffic for residents and their visitors ONLY. Brainard Road residents will have to-way traffic up to, but not through, Brainard/Emery intersection. Construction is scheduled for completion Fall 2006.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- The Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Schirmer Construction Co. announce various nighttime closures of Triskett Road Bridge No. 195. These closures will take place from Tuesday, July 11, 2006 through July 13, 2006, from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. each evening. They are necessary because nighttime work will be conducted at this time. Detour signs will be posted.

The rehabilitation of Triskett Road Bridge No. 195, according to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, began in October 2005. Construction is scheduled for completion in September 2006. The estimated cost of construction is $1,967,804.58 and the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA and Cuyahoga County are providing the funding for this project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Bagley Road Resurfacing to Begin

Cleveland --- The resurfacing of Bagley Road, from Lindberg Road to North Rocky River Drive in the City of Berea, will begin on Thursday, July 6, 2006. Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, states that throughout the course of construction, two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. However, delays are to be expected. This project is scheduled for completion in October 2006.

The contractor for this project is Blaze Construction, Inc. With Cuyahoga County and the City of Berea providing the funding, the estimated construction cost is $895,871.50. The County Engineer’s Office regrets the temporary effects this work will have on the community.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On Friday, June 23, 2006, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Schirmer Construction Co. will perform nighttime work on Triskett Road Bridge No. 195 starting on Friday, June 23, 2006. The bridge, which is between W. 139^th Street and Berea Road in the City of Cleveland, will close at 8:00 p.m. on Friday and will reopen at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2006. All traffic will need to follow the posted detour route.

The rehabilitation of Triskett Road Bridge No. 195, according to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, began in October 2005. Construction is scheduled for completion in September 2006. The estimated cost of construction is $1,967,804.58 and the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA and Cuyahoga County are providing the funding for this project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- The Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will begin the rehabilitation of Cedar Road, from S. Taylor to Green Road in the Cities of South Euclid and University Heights, on Monday, June 12, 2006. For the first phase of this project, construction will begin at Miramar Blvd. and end at Warrensville Center Road. Initially, the north side of the roadway will be rehabilitated, while traffic will be maintained on the south side, with one lane in each direction.

The Perk Company, Inc. was awarded this project for a cost of $6,670,339. The Federal Highway Administration through NOACA and Cuyahoga County are providing funding for this project. The estimated completion date of the rehabilitation of Cedar Road is September 2007. Motorists are to expect delays throughout the course of construction.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824

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Cleveland --- The Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. announce the replacement and realignment of Bassett Road-Crocker Road in the Cities of Bay Village and Westlake. According to Bob Klaiber, Cuyahoga County Engineer, construction will begin on July 1, 2006. Southbound traffic will be maintained at all times throughout the course of this project. Northbound traffic, however, must follow an established detour route. Detour signs will be posted for the duration of the project. The estimated completion date is December 2007.

Fabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. was awarded this project for an estimated cost of $6,670,339. The Federal Highway Administration through NOACA, Cuyahoga County and the Cities of Bay Village and Westlake are providing the funding.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- On May 30, 2006, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Perk Construction Company, Inc. announced that they will close Rockside Road Bridge No. 215 to all traffic beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2006. The closure date and time, however, have changed. Rockside Road Bridge No. 215 will close to ALL traffic on Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. The bridge will reopen to ALL traffic on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at 6:00 a.m. Traffic will be detoured north on Broadway Avenue, west on Libby Road and south on Dunham Road. This closure is deemed necessary for the pouring of the first half of the new concrete deck.

According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, the rehabilitation of Rockside Road Bridge No. 215 in the Cities of Bedford and Maple Heights began in September 2005. Construction is scheduled for completion in August 2006. The estimated cost of this project is $1,491,000.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- The Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Schirmer Construction Co. will begin nighttime work on Triskett Road Bridge No. 195, between W. 139^th Street and Berea Road in the City of Cleveland. This will take place between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 through Friday, June 9, 2006. During these times, the bridge will be closed to ALL traffic. A detour route will be posted.

The rehabilitation of Triskett Road Bridge No. 195, according to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, began in October 2005. Construction is scheduled for completion in September 2006. The estimated cost of construction is $1,967,804.58 and the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA and Cuyahoga County are providing the funding for this project.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Cleveland --- As announced on May 30, 2006, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Perk Construction Company, Inc. will close Rockside Road Bridge No. 215 to all traffic beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2006. The bridge will reopen to ALL traffic on Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at 6:00 a.m. Traffic will be detoured north on Broadway Avenue, west on Libby Road and south on Dunham Road. This closure is deemed necessary for the pouring of the first half of the new concrete deck.

According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, the rehabilitation of Rockside Road Bridge No. 215 in the Cities of Bedford and Maple Heights began in September 2005. Construction is scheduled for completion in August 2006. The estimated cost of this project is $1,491,000.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

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Rockside Road Bridge No. 215 Closure

Cleveland --- On Friday, June 16, 2006, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Perk Construction Company, Inc. will close Rockside Road Bridge No. 215 to all traffic beginning at 6:00 a.m. The bridge will reopen to car traffic only on Monday June 19, 2006, at 6:00 a.m. It will be reopened to truck traffic on Thursday, June 22, 2006. Traffic will be detoured north on Broadway Avenue, west on Libby Road and south on Dunham Road. This closure is deemed necessary for the pouring of the first half of the new concrete deck.

According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, the rehabilitation of Rockside Road Bridge No. 215 in the Cities of Bedford and Maple Heights began in September 2005. Construction is scheduled for completion in August 2006. The estimated cost of this project is $1,491,000.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

May 18, 2006 (216) 348-3824

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May Tour of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and Subway

Cleveland ---The Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, will conduct the first of two tours of the lower level of the Veterans Memorial Bridge on Saturday, May 27, 2006. This free, self-guided tour will take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. All interested parties are encouraged to arrive at any time between these hours and reservations are not needed. The next scheduled tour is on Saturday, September 2, 2006.

"The reaction we received to the 2005 tours was tremendous," says Bob Klaiber. "The continued interest in these tours, along with the turnout of curious people from across the county, state and country, continues to amaze me each year. Last year, over 2,000 individuals came out to experience this hidden Cleveland gem."

For questions or concerns prior to the tour, please either visit our website or contact the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On the day of the tour, please contact 216-348-3900/3901.

 

 

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

May 10, 2006 (216) 348-3824

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Bassett Road-Crocker Road Replacement & Realignment Public Meeting

Cleveland --- On Tuesday, May 23, 2006, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will hold a public meeting concerning the upcoming Bassett Road-Crocker Road replacement and realignment project. The public meeting is to discuss the overall details of the construction project, as well as to answer questions or relieve any concerns residents may have. It is being held at the Dwyer Memorial Senior Center, which is located at 300 Bryson Lane. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Dwyer Memorial Senior Center is located next to Cahoon Park. Entrances are available from Lake Road and Wolf Road.

According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, Bassett Road-Crocker Road will be replaced and realigned from .1 miles south of Bay Village Corp. Line to Lake Road in the Cities of Bay Village and Westlake. Frabrizi Trucking and Paving Co. is the general contractor for this $6,099,881.45 project. Construction will begin in June 2006 and is scheduled for completion in December 2007.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

 

 

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

May 10, 2006 (216) 348-3824

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Cedar Road Rehabilitation Public Meeting

Cleveland --- The Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will hold a public meeting for the Cedar Road rehabilitation construction project on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the address for the Junior High School is 2181 Mirmar Avenue. This meeting is being held to discuss the project and to answer any questions or relieve any concerns residents have. Representatives from the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, Cities of South Euclid and University Heights and Perk Company, Inc. will be present.

The rehabilitation of Cedar Road, from S. Taylor Road to Green Road in the Cities of South Euclid and University Heights will begin in June 2006. During the course of this project, a detour will be established. Detour signs will be posted, however, the detour will change with the different stages of the project. Perk Company, Inc. is the general contractor, and the estimated cost of the project is $6,670,339.82. Construction is scheduled for completion in September 2007.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

 

 

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

May 3, 2006 (216) 348-3824

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Fairmount Boulevard Repair & Resurfacing Notification of Work

Cleveland --- On Monday, May 8, 2006, the Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, will begin work on Fairmount Boulevard from Cedar Road to Coventry Road in the City of Cleveland Heights. Work will be performed in the eastbound lanes with two-way traffic maintained in the westbound lanes. Delays are to be expected.

According to Bob Klaiber, pavement will be removed and replaced over a 30-day period, in which residents will have no access to their driveways. During this time, vehicles will be permitted to park on any of the following streets: Delamere Drive, Tudor Drive and Demington Drive. Despite the fact the following streets will be closed to thru traffic for the 30-day period, vehicles may additionally park here: Ardleigh Drive, Roxboro Road, Woodmere Drive and St. James Parkway.

Cuyahoga County and Anthony Allega Cement Contractor Inc. began the repair and resurfacing of Fairmount Blvd., from Cedar Road to Cleveland Heights East Corp. Line in April 2006. It is scheduled for completion in April 2007.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

 

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

April 18, 2006 (216) 348-3824

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Triskett Road Bridge No. 195 Partial Closure

Cleveland --- The Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Schirmer Construction Co. announce a traffic detour for the Triskett Road Bridge No. 195 between W. 139^th Street and Berea Road. This partial closure and detour will begin on Monday, April 24, 2006. One-way westbound traffic will be maintained in the curb lane, and eastbound traffic will be detoured. Detour signs will be posted. The Triskett Road Bridge No. 195 Reconstruction is estimated for completion in 180-days, weather pending.

According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, Triskett Road Bridge No. 195 is located over the Norfolk-Southern Railroad and Greater Cleveland Regional transit Authority in the City of Cleveland. Construction on this project began in October 2006. The estimated cost of this project is $1,967,804.58, with the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA and Cuyahoga County.

If there are any questions, concerns or comments, please contact the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

 

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

April 7, 2006 (216) 348-3824

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Jennings Road Bridge No. 80

Cleveland --- Please be notified that on Monday, April 10, 2006, there will be traffic delays on Jennings Road between Valley Road and Harvard Blvd from 6:30 a.m. until 12 noon.

If there are any questions, concerns or comments, please contact the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

 

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

April 3, 2006 (216) 348-3824

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Wilson Mills Road Work to Resume

Cleveland --- On Monday, April 10, 2006, the Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, will, once again, resume work on the rehabilitation of Wilson Mills Road, from SOM Center Road to Chagrin River Road in the Villages of Gates Mills and Mayfield. In addition to the start of construction, Wilson Mills Road will be closed to thru traffic. The detour route will be posted.

Construction began on Wilson Mills Road in August 2005 and is scheduled for completion in Spring 2006. Burton Scot Contractors is the contractor on this rehabilitation project. This project will cost an estimated $1,894,944.15, with Ohio Public Works Commission, Cuyahoga County and the Villages of Gates Mills & Mayfield providing the funding.

If there are any questions, concerns or comments, please contact the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

 

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

March 29, 2006 (216) 348-3824

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Fairmount Boulevard Repair & Resurfacing to Begin Revised

Cleveland --- On Monday, April 10, 2006, the Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, and Anthony Allega Cement Contractor, Inc. will begin the repair and resurfacing of Fairmount Boulevard from Cedar Road to the Cleveland Heights East Corporation Line (Eaton Road) in the City of Cleveland Heights. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times throughout the course of construction, with one lane in each direction. However, delays are to be expected.

In the section from Cedar Road to Coventry Road, all work will be completed in the eastbound lanes with two-way traffic maintained in the westbound lanes. In the section from North Woodland Road to Eaton Road, all work will occur in the westbound lanes with two-way traffic maintained in the eastbound lanes. The Federal Highway Administration through NOACA, Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland Heights are providing funding for this project. The estimated cost is $4,926,165.49, and the project is scheduled for completion in April 2007, according to Bob Klaiber.

For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham
March 15, 2006 (216) 348-3824
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St. Clair Avenue Repair & Resurfacing Update

Cleveland --- On Monday, March 20, 2005, weather permitting, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Vandra Brothers Construction Co. will begin construction on St. Clair Avenue from E. 163rd Street to E. 176th Street in the City of Cleveland. According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, construction work will be done on the north side of the street, and two-way traffic will be maintained on the south side of the roadway, with one lane in each direction.
The repair and resurfacing of St. Clair Avenue from E. 140th Street to the Cleveland East Corporation Line in the City of Cleveland began in September 2005 and is estimated for completion in August 2007. The general contractor for this project is Vandra Brothers Construction Co. The estimated cost is $5,935,639.98, and the Federal Highway Administration through NOACA, Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland are funding the project.
For more information, questions or concerns, please contact the Public Information Department, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at (216) 348-3824.
 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

February 27, 2006 (216) 348-3824

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Schaaf Road Bridge No. 6:034 Replacement Closure

Cleveland --- On Monday, March 6, 2006, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Great Lakes Construction Company will close Schaaf Road from Hinckley Industrial Parkway to Tuxedo Avenue in the Village of Brooklyn Heights. This section will be closed to all traffic until early November 2006. Detour signs will be posted throughout the course of this closure, which is necessary in order to replace Schaaf Road Bridge No. 6:034.

According to Robert Klaiber, Jr., Cuyahoga County Engineer, construction began in February 2006 and is scheduled for completion in September 2007. Great Lakes Construction Company is the general contractor for this project, which will cost an estimated $4,383,802.10. Funding is being provided by Ohio Public Works Commission & Cuyahoga County.

For any questions, concerns or comments, please contact the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., or send an e-mail to County@cuyctyengineers.org.

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham
January 30, 2006 (216) 348-3824
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Wilson Mills Road Opening

Cleveland --- On Friday, January 27, 2006, at 2:00 p.m., Wilson Mills Road was opened to all traffic from Chagrin River Road to Echo Drive in the Village of Gates Mills. This roadway will remain open until construction resumes in Spring 2006. According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, due to weather and technical difficulties, the Wilson Mills Road Rehabilitation construction project was delayed, and the length of the closure was longer than expected.

Construction began on Wilson Mills Road in August 2005. The project is taking place
from S.O.M. Center road to Chagrin River Road in the Villages of Gates Mills & Mayfield.
This project will cost an estimated $1,894, 944.15, with Ohio Public Works Commission,
Cuyahoga County & the Villages of Gates Mills and Mayfield providing the funding.
Please contact the County Engineer’s Public Information Department with questions or concerns at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.




 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

January 20, 2006 (216) 348-3824

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Schaaf Road Bridge No. 6:034 Replacement

Cleveland --- On Monday, February 27, 2006, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, along with Great Lakes Construction Company, will close Schaaf Road Bridge No. 6:034, over CXST Railroad in the City of Cleveland the Village of Brooklyn Heights. The bridge will be closed to all traffic for 270 days. Detour signs will be posted throughout the entirety of this closure..
According to Robert Klaiber, Jr., Cuyahoga County Engineer, construction will begin in
February 2006 and is scheduled for completion in September 2007. Great Lakes Construction Company is the general contractor for this project, which will cost an estimated $4,383,802.10. Funding is being provided by Ohio Public Works Commission & Cuyahoga County.
For any questions, concerns or comments, please contact the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., or send an e-mail to County@cuyctyengineers.org.
 

 

 

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham
December 16, 2005 (216) 348-3824
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Wilson Mills Road Rehabilitation Update

Cleveland --- As of Friday, December 16, 2005, Wilson Mills Road remains CLOSED from
Chagrin River Road to Echo Drive in the Village of Gates Mills until the end of January 2006,
if not before, weather permitting. According to Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga
County Engineer, due to weather and technical difficulties, the Wilson Mills Road Rehabilitation construction project has been delayed.
Construction began on Wilson Mills Road in August 2005. The project is taking place
from S.O.M. Center road to Chagrin River Road in the Villages of Gates Mills & Mayfield.
This project will cost an estimated $1,894, 944.15, with Ohio Public Works Commission,
Cuyahoga County & the Villages of Gates Mills and Mayfield providing the funding.
Please contact the County Engineer’s Public Information Department with questions or concerns at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham
August 22, 2005 (216) 348-3824
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September Veterans Memorial Bridge and Subway Tour

Cleveland ---The second Veterans Memorial Bridge and subway tour for 2005 will take place on Saturday, September 3, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cuyahoga County Engineer, Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., will host this free event, which begins at the County Engineer’s Bridge Garage, which is located at 2433 Superior Viaduct. As in the past, this tour is free, does not require reservations and parking is available at the Bridge Garage as well as on Superior Viaduct.
“The tour held in May 2005, drew a crowd of over 1,500,” affirms Bob Klaiber. “Each year, more and more people give into the curiosity of the historic lower level of this bridge by attending the free tours. In addition to the overall history of the lower level of the bridge, I feel the biggest lure is the walk from one side of the bridge to the other, one-hundred feet above the Cuyahoga River.” This self-guided tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible and seating is made available throughout the entirety of the journey. The next tour will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2006.
For questions or concerns, please contact the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


 

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham
August 10, 2005 (216) 348-3824
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Temporary Change in Traffic Pattern for Emery Road Project

Cleveland --- On Monday, August 15, 2005, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, as well as Terrace Construction Company, will be placing mainline concrete starting at 7:00 a.m. on Emery Road. Due to this, the one-way traffic pattern will be switched from west to east, to East to West for the previously specified date only. All local traffic and construction vehicles will be entering from the east.
This construction project began in May 2005 and is scheduled for completion in September 2006. Terrace Construction Company is the general contractor and the estimated cost of the construction contract is $1,554,787.46. Funding is being provided by Issue II funds and Cuyahoga County.




For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham
July 12, 2005 (216) 348-3824
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Completion of W. 130th Street Resurfacing

Cleveland --- As of the week of July 11, 2005, W. 130th Street will be open to all lanes of traffic from Snow Road to Pleasant Valley Road in the Cities of Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, Parma and Parma Heights. Final touch-ups on this road will take place over the course
of the next couple of months, and may require lane closures from time to time.

The project will not be fully completed until late fall 2005.
According to Bob Klaiber, construction on W. 130th Street began in May 2004. If there are any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this project, please call the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office Public Information Department at 216-348-3824.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

May 12, 2005 (216) 348-3824

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Memorial Day Weekend Bridge and Subway Tour

Cleveland --- On Saturday, May 28, 2005, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will hold the first of two walking tours of the lower level of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and subway for 2005. The doors will open at 9:00 a.m., and this self-guided tour will conclude at 3:00 p.m. Reservations are not required, cameras are welcome and this tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

"The tours for 2005 will add more interest and intrigue to the Veterans Memorial Bridge as well as the history of Cleveland," says Bob Klaiber, Cuyahoga County Engineer. "In addition to viewing the western station area, pedestrian walkway and the span, we are expanding the tour over the Cuyahoga River to the east side of the bridge, where another station area resides." Those who are interested in this self-guided tour should meet at the County Engineer’s Bridge Garage, which is located at 2433 Superior Viaduct, on the informing people where they are to park.

For any questions, please call the County Engineer’s Office’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

April 27, 2005 (216) 348-3824

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Franklin Blvd. Resurfacing

Cleveland --- On May 2, 2005, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, along with the Karvo Paving Company, will begin the resurfacing of Franklin Blvd. from Bunts to W. 117th Street in the City of Lakewood. Sidewalk, apron and curb repair will also be involved in this project, which is expected to be completed in August 2005.
Bob Klaiber states that throughout the course of construction, Franklin Blvd. will be closed to through traffic. A detour will be established and signs will be posted throughout the duration of the project. However, local access will be maintained at all times.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this project, please call the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.


 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

April 19, 2005 (216) 348-3824

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Franklin Blvd. Resurfacing Public Meeting

Cleveland --- On Wednesday, April 20, 2005, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office will hold a public meeting to discuss the upcoming resurfacing of Franklin Blvd. from Bunts Road to W. 117th Street in the City of Lakewood. This meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. at Lakewood High School East Cafeteria, which is located at 14100 Franklin Blvd. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Representatives of the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, City of Lakewood and Karvo Paving Company will be present.

The resurfacing of Franklin Blvd. will begin in 2005 and is scheduled for completion in August 2005. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times throughout the course of the construction project.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this meeting and project, please call the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

April 7, 2005 (216) 348-3824

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Emery Road Reconstruction & Realignment Public Meeting

 

Cleveland ---The Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, for the Emery Road reconstruction and realignment construction project, which will take place between Richmond Road and Jackson Road in the Villages of Moreland Hills and Orange and the City of Warrensville Heights. The meeting will be held at Orange Village Hall, which is located at 4600 Lander Road, and doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from the County Engineer’s Office, both Villages, City of Warrensville Heights and Perk Company, Inc. will be present at this meeting.

This construction project will begin in April 2005, and is scheduled for completion in October 2006. Throughout the course of construction, states Bob Klaiber, a detour will be established. Please follow detour signs for the traffic pattern will change throughout the course of the construction project.

Please call the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office Public Information Department with any questions or concerns at 216-348-3824.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham
April 1, 2005 (216) 348-3824
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Hilliard Blvd. Resurfacing Update

Cleveland --- On Monday, April 4, 2005, weather permitting, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Perk Company, Inc. will resume the resurfacing of Hilliard Blvd. in Rocky River. This resurfacing will take place between Wager Road and the Lakewood Western Corporation Line. Two-way traffic will be maintained one lane in each direction in the median lanes. Motorists are to expect delays.
Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, states the resurfacing of Hilliard Blvd., between the Rocky River West Corporation Line and the Rocky River East Corporation Line began in July 2004. This construction project is estimated for completion in October 2005.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this meeting and project, please call the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.
 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham
February 4, 2005 (216) 348-3824
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Bainbridge Road Reconstruction Open House

Cleveland --- Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, along with the City of Solon, R. E. Warner & Associates, Inc. and NOACA, announces an open house to discuss and view exhibits of the Bainbridge Road Reconstruction project. This meeting will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2005, at Solon City Hall, which is located at 34200 Bainbridge Road. The Open House will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All are encouraged to come and observe the exhibits and voice their opinions and concerns.

According to Bob Klaiber, representatives from the Cuyahoga County Engineer's Office, the City of Solon, R. E. Warner & Associates, Inc. and NOACA will be present. Comment sheets will also be available for public input.  

Bainbridge Road is to be reconstructed from SOM Center Road to the East Corporation Line. Included in this project is the reconstruction of the street pavement, curbs, sidewalks and driveway aprons. In addition, bike lanes will be added, improvements will be made to water service connections and existing sanitary sewer and a traffic signal will be added at Liberty Road. Please contact the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824.

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

August 13, 2004 (216) 348-3824

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Miles Road Resurfacing

 

Cleveland --- The Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, announces the resurfacing of Miles Road, from 2,700’ east of Brainard Road to Solon Road, in the City of Solon and the Villages of Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls, Moreland Hills and Orange. Construction will begin on August 16, 2004, and the completion of this project is scheduled for November 2004.

According to Bob Klaiber, two-way traffic will be maintained at all times throughout the course of the resurfacing. Karvo Paving Company is the general contractor for the project.

Caution and patience are urged by the County Engineer to those traveling within and near the Miles Road resurfacing area. For any comments, questions or concerns, please call the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office Public Information Department at 216-348-3824.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham
August 11, 2004 (216) 348-3824
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Veterans Memorial Bridge and Subway Tour

Cleveland --- The second walking tour of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and subway will occur on Saturday, September 4, 2004. The Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, will open the doors to the public between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Reservations are not required on this tour, which is both wheelchair and stroller accessible.
“Continuing the tradition we have established over the past three years, we are holding the second tour for this year of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and subway over Labor Day weekend. I am proud to say this has become an anticipated event each year for many from all over the city, state, country and world. We are constantly creating new and exciting aspects of the tour,” says Bob Klaiber. “This time around, in addition to introducing tourists to the historic trolley station and its amenities, as well as a walk 100-feet above the river on the span, we are also introducing the film ‘Cleveland Trolleys, The Final Years,’ and a trolley exhibit.”
Those who are interested in this self-guided tour should meet at the County
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Engineer’s Bridge Garage, which is located at 2433 Superior Viaduct, on the northeast
corner of W. 25th Street and Detroit. For any questions, please call the County Engineer’s Office’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824.
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For Immediate Release Contact: Craig Strong

August 9, 2004 (216) 348-3835

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NEWS RELEASE

Veterans Memorial Bridge & Subway

 Tour

(Corner of W. 25^th St. and Detroit Avenue)

9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Saturday, September 4, 2004

Special Showing of the Film

CLEVELAND TROLLEYS the

FINAL YEARS

A SPECIAL NEW

TROLLEY EXHIBITION

 

 

 

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

August 9, 2004 (216) 348-3824

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Sprague Road Culvert No. 24 Replacement Update

Cleveland --- On Tuesday, July 20, 2004, the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office and Terrace Construction Company, Inc. began the replacement of Sprague Road Culvert No. 24 over Baldwin Creek in the Cities of North Royalton and Parma. However, on Monday, August 9, 2004, Sprague Road will be closed to traffic for twenty-one (21) days. Traffic will be detoured and the route will be marked with signs. After the twenty-one (21) day closure, Sprague Road will then open up, with one lane open for traffic until the completion of the project. The completion date for this project is scheduled for September 21, 2004

According to Bob Klaiber, If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this project, please call the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

August 9, 2004 (216) 348-3824

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Resurfacing of Rockside Road Update

Cleveland --- On Tuesday, August 10, 2004, the office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, and Karvo Paving Company, will implement a new traffic pattern for Rockside Road. Two-way traffic will, which is currently being maintained on the south side of the street, will be moved to the north side of the street until the completion of the project.

The resurfacing of Rockside Road, from Brecksville Road to Turney Road, in the Cities of Garfield Heights and Independence and the Village of Valley View, began in April 2004 and is scheduled for completion in September 2004. If there are any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this project, please call the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

May 17, 2004 (216) 348-3824

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Veterans Memorial Bridge and Subway Tour

 

Cleveland --- On Saturday, May 29, 2004, the Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, will host walking tours of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and subway. A second tour will be held the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend, September 4, 2004. As in past tours, these are self-guided and require no reservations. All are encouraged to visit between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and are welcome to stay as long as they wish to fully enjoy a piece of Cleveland’s history.

"Within the past three years, we have made these walking tours part of the Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend festivities in the Cleveland area. People from all over the city, state, country and world anticipate the tours each year. Many have come before and others are visiting for the first time. We are constantly improving and maintaining the lower level, all the while looking for ways to improve the tour," says Bob Klaiber. "The City of Cleveland should be proud of the history it has, and, hopefully, we help others understand that Cleveland truly is historic with pieces of history hidden throughout the City."

Those who are interested in this self-guided tour should meet at the County Engineer’s Bridge Garage, which is located at 2433 Superior Viaduct, on the northeast corner of W. 25^th Street and Detroit. The tour is stroller and wheelchair accessible. For any questions, please call the County Engineer’s Office’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824.

 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

May 14, 2003 (216) 348-3824

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Stumph Road Bridge No. 62 Rehabilitation

Cleveland --- The Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer will close one lane of southbound traffic on Stumph Road Bridge No. 62 on Thursday, May 20, 2004. This closure is necessary in order to facilitate patching work underneath the bridge.

However, in addition to one lane southbound being open, two lanes northbound and the turn lane will also remain open. This traffic pattern will be in place for about two (2) months. Construction began on the Stumph Road Bridge No. 62 Rehabilitation in the City of Parma Heights in July 2002.

According to Bob Klaiber, if anyone has questions, concerns, or comments regarding this closure and/or this project, please contact the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

May 14, 2004 (216) 348-3824

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Veterans Memorial Bridge Enhancement Update

Cleveland --- On Monday, May 17, 2004, the Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, and the Great Lakes Construction Company, will close Superior Viaduct to eastbound traffic at W. 25^th Street. However, Vermont Avenue will be used to carry both eastbound and westbound traffic. In addition, all eastbound traffic exiting State Route 2 at W. 25^th Street will be restricted to one lane.

The Veterans Memorial Bridge enhancement project began in April 2004 and is scheduled for completion in August 2004. This project includes 0.67 miles of pedestrian walkway, improvements to accommodate bicyclists, roadway improvements on W. 25^th Street and Vermont Street and landscape improvements. Also included is the installation of pedestrian canopy shelters, light fixtures, pedestrian seating and special art elements.

If there are any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this project, please call the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham
April 1, 2004 (216) 348-3824
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Veterans Memorial Bridge Enhancement

Cleveland --- The Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, announces the enhancement of the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Construction will begin on Monday, April 5, 2004. The completion date of this project is scheduled for August 2004.
Included in this project is the construction of 0.67 miles of pedestrian walkway, improvements to accommodate bicyclists, minor roadway improvements on W. 25th Street and Vermont Street and landscape improvements. According to Bob Klaiber, pedestrian canopy shelters, light fixtures, pedestrian seating and special art elements will be installed. Traffic will be maintained throughout the course of the construction with two lanes in each direction.
If there are any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this project, please call the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham
April 1, 2004 (216) 348-3824
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Rehabilitation of Green Road Bridge No. 147

Cleveland --- On April 16, 2004, the Office of Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, will begin the rehabilitation of Green Road Bridge No. 147, over the Greater Cleveland RTA, in the City of Shaker Heights. Construction is scheduled for completion in August 2004.
Traffic will be maintained throughout the entirety of the project, with one lane in each direction. However, motorists traveling northbound on Green Road will not be able to turn left onto Shaker Blvd. westbound, and motorists traveling south on Green Road will not be able to turn left onto Shaker Blvd. eastbound. These restrictions will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
If there are any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this project, please call the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

January 13, 2004 (216) 348-3824

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Falls Road Reconstruction Public Meeting

 

Cleveland --- Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, announces that on Thursday, January 22, 2003, a public meeting will be held to discuss the Falls Road reconstruction project. The meeting will be held at Chagrin Falls Township Town Hall, 83 North Main Street. Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The reconstruction of Falls Road, from North Street to South Woodland Road in the Villages of Chagrin Falls, Hunting Valley and Moreland Hills and Chagrin Falls Township is set to begin in February 2004. Construction scheduled for completion in September 2005. A detour will be implemented throughout the course of construction work. Falls Road will be open to local traffic only. Northbound traffic and southbound traffic will be detoured down the following roads: South Woodland Rd./Kinsman Rd. and North Rd./Russell Rd. However, throughout the course of construction, traffic patterns may be subject to change.

Representatives from the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office, the municipalities and Cioffi & Son Construction, the general contractor, will be present at this meeting to answer questions and listen to and address concerns.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

January 7, 2004 (216) 348-3824

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Fulton Road Bridge Type Selected


Cleveland --- Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, along with the Fulton Road Bridge Project Team, announce the selected bridge type for the construction of a new Fulton Road Bridge over the Big Creek Valley in the City of Cleveland. Based on comments received at the recent public meeting held at Estabrook Recreation Center, the Technical Advisory Committee chose the Contemporary Arch Option for the preferred structure type.
More information regarding the replacement of this significant structure can be found at www.fultonbridgereplacement.com.
 

For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

September 8, 2003 (216) 348-3824

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Smith Road Partial Reconstruction

Cleveland --- Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, announces the partial reconstruction of Smith Road, from Sheldon to Snow, in the Cities of Brook Park and Middleburg Heights. Construction will begin on Tuesday, September 9, 2003 and is scheduled for completion in August 2004.

According to Bob Klaiber, two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. However, Sheldon Road will be closed for fourteen (14) days in order to replace the concrete pavement at the Sheldon/Smith intersection. Detours will be posted prior to the closing of this roadway.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this project, please call the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kathleen Needham

August 28, 2003 (216) 348-3824

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W. 140^th Street Improvement Traffic Pattern

Cleveland --- Robert C. Klaiber, Jr., P.E., P.S., Cuyahoga County Engineer, announces the construction of W. 140^th Street from Lakewood Heights Blvd. to Triskett in the City of Cleveland. This construction will begin on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 and the entire project is scheduled for completion in October 2004. This project consists of pavement repairs, new curb, sidewalks, and aprons, resurfacing and landscape restoration, drainage and catch basin work and wearing course removal.

According to Bob Klaiber, southbound traffic will be maintained at all times from I-90 to Triskett. Northbound traffic, however, will be detoured. All traffic will be detoured east on Triskett to Berea Road to Lakewood Heights Blvd. Northbound Traffic is open for cars entering W. 140^th Street from I-90 Marginal. Cars should stay to the left. No left turns are allowed from the south lane. The south lane is for through traffic and right turn only. Cars traveling west off of the I-90 ramp and heading south on W. 140^th Street should keep right. The roadway is reduced to on lane in each direction on the western most lanes.

Throughout the course of this construction, driveway access will remain open. Additional notices will be delivered when work will be impacting access to driveway entrances.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding this project, please call the County Engineer’s Public Information Department at 216-348-3824, weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

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