Shaker Boulevard Resurfacing Proposal
Cleveland City Council is considering a new emergency ordinance to allow the State of Ohio to resurface a major stretch of Shaker Boulevard. Under the terms of Ord. No. 1240-2026, the city would give its consent to the Ohio Director of Transportation to begin work on the roadway starting from Buckeye Road and extending to the city's east corporation line.
What's in the file
The proposed emergency ordinance authorizes the following:
- Giving consent to the Director of Transportation of the State of Ohio to resurface Shaker Boulevard.
- The specific work area is defined as Shaker Boulevard from Buckeye Road to the east corporation line.
- Authorizing necessary agreements to facilitate the project.
- Requiring payment from the City of Cleveland to the State to cover the city's share of the improvement costs.
Who may be affected
- Ohio Department of Transportation: Will lead the resurfacing project.
- City of Cleveland: Responsible for authorizing agreements and paying its share of the costs.
Status and timeline
October 9, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced and received its first reading.
Residents can verify all details regarding this proposal by visiting the official Cleveland Legistar record.
Source record
- File
- 1240-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 8, 2026