New Traffic Information Systems Coming to I-90 and SR-176
Cleveland is preparing to upgrade traffic communication and safety technology along two of the region's busiest corridors. Through emergency ordinance 353-2026, the City of Cleveland is authorized to collaborate with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to install new monitoring and messaging systems on I-90 and SR-176.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the City of Cleveland to work with ODOT to implement several technological upgrades aimed at improving driver information and safety. The project includes:
- A Dynamic Message System (DMS)
- A Queue Warning System Lite
- Queue detection cameras
- Necessary supporting infrastructure at various locations
The record also allows the city to accept grants or gifts to fund these improvements and provides the authority to acquire and record the rights-of-way required for the equipment installation.
Who may be affected
- Drivers using I-90 and SR-176
- Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
Status and timeline
- March 20, 2026: The emergency ordinance was introduced to City Council.
The ordinance has already passed, allowing the city to move forward with necessary agreements and infrastructure preparations.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for Ordinance No. 353-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 353-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- March 19, 2026
Official documents
- 353-2026 Consent w ODOT for dynamic message system DMS. no cost
- 353-2026-Legislative Summary-DMSQWS_
- 353-2026 Amend 353-2026
- 353-2026-as amended-desk copy-Final
- 353-2026 FINAL VERSION- CITY RECORD MAY 29, 2026 PG. 47