Roadwork Planned for Wade Park Avenue
Cleveland is moving toward a project to resurface a section of Wade Park Avenue through a partnership with the state. Under the proposed emergency ordinance, File No. 1175-2026, the City would grant the Ohio Director of Transportation permission to lead the construction and improvement of the roadway between East 66th Street and East 118th Street.
What's in the file
The legislation authorizes the City of Cleveland to enter into necessary agreements with the State of Ohio to facilitate these roadway improvements. According to the Wade Park Ave Location Map, the work is specifically focused on the stretch of Wade Park Avenue from East 66th Street to East 118th Street.
Key provisions of the ordinance include:
- Granting formal consent to the State of Ohio Director of Transportation to construct the improvements.
- Authorizing the City to enter into agreements required to execute the project.
- Requiring the City to pay its designated share of the improvement costs to the State.
The project involves coordination between the Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects and the Division of Engineering and Construction.
Who may be affected
- The City of Cleveland will provide consent and payment for the project.
- The State of Ohio Director of Transportation is authorized to construct the improvements.
- The Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects and the Division of Engineering and Construction are named as participating entities.
Status and timeline
September 24, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced and has completed its first reading.
Residents can verify the details of this legislation by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 1175-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 23, 2026