ODOT May Add Lane To I-71 In Strongsville

STRONGSVILLE, OH — An auxiliary lane outside of I-71 south, between the Ohio Turnpike and SR 82, could be added in Strongsville. Before the project goes forward, the Ohio Department of Transportation wants to know what the public thinks.

The proposed project would include minor improvements to the SR 82 exit ramp, which would need to accommodate the new auxiliary lane, ODOT said. While the project goes over the Rocky River Reservation, there would be no impact to the park or related facilities, ODOT said.

"Currently, I-71 southbound traffic headed to SR 82 creates a back-up on the I-71 mainline at peak travel times. The addition of the auxiliary lane will provide improved lane assignment and reduce congestion in the I-71 southbound through lanes, reducing the likelihood of crashes in this area," ODOT said in a press release.

Comments on the proposed project can be sent to Mark Alan Carpenter, district environmental engineer, at 5500 Transportation Boulevard, Garfield Heights. Comments can also be phoned in at 216-584-2089, or emailed to Mark.Carpenter@dot.ohio.gov. Comments will be accepted until September 25, 2018.

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