Category Archives: Construction Updates

Mentor’s Aggressive Road Repair Program Continues

Work continues on the 2012 Road Repair Program. Portions of 26 streets are currently included in the asphalt portion of the Program. Residents on the affected streets have received a notice distributed by the contractor describing the work and providing contact information for the contractor and a City representative. As of May 15,  the following [...]


Route 2 Traffic to Switch Over to New Lanes this Weekend

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that State Route 2, Eastbound traffic, will switch over to the new pavement this weekend. This will most likely occur Friday evening, or Saturday morning. The Westbound traffic is scheduled to switch over to the new lanes the following week.


Maple Street Railroad Tracks Close for Maintenance

Maple Street will be closed at the Norfolk & Southern at-grade crossing for maintenance work from Monday, April 23 through Friday, April 27, 2012. Signs will be posted to warn motorists that the tracks are closed.


Construction Resumes along Rt. 615 under Rt. 2 Bridge

On March 22, 2012, major construction was initiated beneath the SR 2 bridge on SR 615 (Center Street).  During this construction north and southbound traffic will be reduced from three lanes to two lanes in each direction.  Traffic back-ups will be particularly pronounced during the morning and evening rush hour.  The result of the project [...]


Construction on Tyler Blvd. affects Westbound Traffic

Construction crews began working on replacing 17 inlets along Tyler Boulevard today between Center Street and Hopkins. This portion of Tyler will allow Eastbound traffic only. During this work, all westbound traffic will be detoured to follow Market Street to Center Street. This detour will be in place for ten business days or January 20th.


ODOT Update on Phase III State Route 2 Construction

Phase III State Route 2 Major Rehabilitation and Lane Addition, Mentor, Painesville and Painesville Township… The current lane configuration of three lanes on SR 2 eastbound between SR 306 and SR 615, two lanes on SR 2 westbound between SR 615 and SR 306 and two lanes on SR 2 east and westbound between SR [...]


Rt. 2 Construction Update

*UPDATED*Phase II State Route 2 Modernization & Lane Addition, Eastlake, Mentor, Willoughby… All lanes are open on SR 2 westbound between Newell Creek/SR 306 and SR 91. The added lane on SR 2 eastbound between SR 91 and Newell Creek/SR 306 remains closed as crews complete the remaining safety items. Weather permitting, they anticipate opening [...]


Rt. 2 Construction Update from ODOT

UPDATED* Phase II State Route 2 Modernization & Lane Addition, Eastlake, Mentor, Willoughby The north and southbound Lost Nation Road entrance ramps to SR 2 westbound are closed until approximately late-October 2011 as mainline paving work takes place in the area. Motorists will be detoured Erie Road to Vine Street. *UPDATED* Phase III State Route [...]


Delays Expected at Rt. 2/Rt. 615 for Bridge Painting

The Ohio Department of Transportation will close the north and southbound SR 615 turn lanes under the SR 2 bridge for bridge painting operations from Thursday, September 29 through Sunday, October 2. Access to SR 2 will be maintained, although delays are expected in the area. During this phase of construction, it is recommended that [...]


Route 2 Lane Closures this Weekend

Beginning Friday, September 16 at 7 p.m. crews will reduce SR 2 westbound to one lane between Hopkins Road and SR 44 until 8 a.m. Sunday, September 18 in order to install a culvert under the roadway. · On Saturday, September 17, crews will reduce SR 2 westbound to one lane between SR 306 and [...]