Ohio Will Close I-90 Westbound Ramp for Construction
The I-90 westbound exit at Ohio 57 will close for two weeks starting September 28 to support a widening project.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Ohio Department of Transportation will close the Interstate 90 westbound exit ramp at Ohio 57 on September 28, 2026. This closure is part of a larger highway widening project scheduled to continue through summer 2028.
Why it matters
The closure is necessary to facilitate a $110.6 million widening project designed to expand I-90 to three lanes. This infrastructure effort aims to improve traffic flow between Ohio 611 and the Ohio Turnpike access road.
The total project cost for the I-90 widening initiative is $110.6 million. The current construction effort aims to expand the highway to accommodate three lanes of traffic in each direction.
The players
Ohio Department of Transportation
This state agency is responsible for the planning, maintenance, and construction of Ohio's vast network of interstate highways and local roads.
The details
Motorists affected by the closure are directed to take Ohio 254 west to Ohio 57 to enter I-90. Alternatively, drivers may use I-90 to Middle Ridge Road before returning on the I-90 eastbound lanes to reach their destinations.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: Ohio 254 entrance ramp work is expected to conclude.
September 28, 2026: The I-90 westbound exit ramp at Ohio 57 will close.
October 12, 2026: The I-90 exit ramp closure is expected to end after two weeks.
Summer 2028: The overall widening project is expected to continue until this time.
Market Landscape
This project follows a pattern of regional infrastructure investment supported by state and federal funding frameworks. It represents a broader industry trend toward expanding highway capacity to handle modern traffic volumes across major transit corridors.
Commuters should plan for detours via Middle Ridge Road or Ohio 254 during the two-week closure of the I-90 exit. The construction project may cause temporary traffic delays in the Lorain County area as crews work to expand the highway.
The takeaway
Drivers should monitor local traffic alerts closely during the upcoming two-week closure period. Planning ahead with alternative routes like the Ohio 254 detour will help minimize the impact of this ongoing construction on daily travel.
Further reading
For updates on regional infrastructure and transportation projects, visit Ohio Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cleveland.
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