Interstate 90 to Close for Bridge Demolition
Ohio Department of Transportation closes a section of Interstate 90 in Cleveland in November as part of the Central Interchange Project.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Interstate 90 will close in both directions between Central and Carnegie avenues from 9 p.m. November 13 to 5 p.m. November 14, and again from 8 p.m. November 20 to 6 a.m. November 23. The closures allow for demolition of the East 22nd Street and Cedar Avenue bridges over the interstate.
Why it matters
The Ohio Department of Transportation says the work is part of the I-90 Central Interchange Project, which aims to improve safety and traffic flow along I-71, I-77 and I-90 through Downtown Cleveland. Drivers in the Cleveland area will need to plan alternate routes during the closure periods.
The closures are the first of 18 expected Interstate 90 closures tied to the project, which is expected to run through 2032. The source does not provide dates for the remaining closures.
The players
Ohio Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for maintaining Ohio's highways and overseeing major infrastructure projects including the Innerbelt Modernization Plan.
The details
Eastbound drivers will detour via I-71 south/SR 176 south, I-480 east and I-271 north, while westbound drivers will use I-271 south, I-480 west and SR 176 north. Cedar Avenue will be permanently closed, and East 22nd Street will be reconstructed and widened.
Timeline
November 13, 2026, 9 p.m.: Interstate 90 closes in both directions between Central and Carnegie avenues.
November 14, 2026, 5 p.m.: Interstate 90 reopens after the first closure.
November 20, 2026, 8 p.m.: Interstate 90 closes again for the second closure period.
November 23, 2026, 6 a.m.: Interstate 90 reopens after the second closure.
2032: Expected completion of the I-90 Central Interchange Project.
Legal Context
The closures are part of ODOT's Innerbelt Modernization Plan, which covers the I-71, I-77 and I-90 corridors through Downtown Cleveland. The I-90 Central Interchange Project is expected to run through 2032, with other bridges set to replace the Carnegie Avenue bridge and the new I-90 west to I-77 south ramp bridge.
Drivers crossing Downtown Cleveland on Interstate 90 during the November 13–14 and November 20–23 windows will need the posted detours via I-71, I-480, I-271 and SR 176. Commuters should check schedules before each closure period, since the project runs with 18 total closures.
The takeaway
Drivers who regularly use Interstate 90 through Downtown Cleveland should build detour routes into their plans for November and watch for announcements of the remaining closures. The project's long timeline means the disruptions will continue for several years.
What happens next
Interstate 90 closes again from 8 p.m. November 20 to 6 a.m. November 23, 2026, with 16 more closures expected through the project's run to 2032.
Further reading
Find more on Cleveland openings and closings as roadwork reshapes the city's traffic patterns.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cleveland19.
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