News Releases
NEWS RELEASE
May 23, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PROUTY ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP
Lake County Engineer James R. Gills, PE, PS announced today that the Prouty Road Resurfacing project is set to begin on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
The federally funded project was awarded to Karvo Companies, Inc of Stow, Ohio. The project limits are between SR 84 (Johnnycake Ridge Road) and Ravenna Road.
The first phase of the project, set to begin on May 30, 2023, will require a road closure between South Meadow Drive and Morley Road for the installation of two culverts that cross Prouty Road. The closure is expected to last for five days.
Posted Detour: Morley Road to SR 84 (Johnnycake Ridge Road).
The second phase, to replace five culverts between Morley Road and Auburn Road will begin only after Prouty Road west of Morley Road is fully open to traffic. This is expected to last 10 days.
Posted Detour: Auburn Road to Ravenna Road to SR 84 (Johnnycake Ridge Road) to Morley Road
All future phases which include a 1.5’ widening slot on each side of the road, pavement milling, repairs and resurfacing, driveway repair which includes 2’ of asphalt adjacent to the road edge and site restoration will be done under flagger control. One lane of two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Drivers should expect delays.
Please submit comments and questions to Traci Salkiewicz, PE, Chief Deputy Engineer: Phone: (440) 350-2016, Fax: (440) 352-8133
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 105 Main Street, Suite A205, Painesville, Ohio 44077.
NEWS RELEASE
May 19, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
NEWELL STREET TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE IN PAINESVILLE TOWNSHIP – UPDATE
DUE TO SEVERAL RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURES WITHIN THE CITY OF PAINESVILLE BETWEEN MONDAY, MAY 22ND AND MAY 25TH, THE PROPOSED CLOSURE ON NEWELL STREET HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023.
Newell Street between Florence Avenue and Blackbrook Road in Painesville Township will be closed to all traffic on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. The closure is necessary for a private contractor to open cut the roadway to install a sanitary connection for a new home. Due to the depth of the sanitary sewer on Newell Street, it is not possible to safely maintain traffic during the installation.
Suggested alternate route:
Button Avenue to Stage Avenue to Richmond Street (SR 283) – Detour signage will be posted by the Contractor.
NEWS RELEASE
May 5, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
BLASÉ-NEMETH ROAD CLOSURE IN PAINESVILLE TOWNSHIP
Blasé-Nemeth Road in Painesville Township between US 20 (North Ridge Road) and the Lake County Solid Waste District (Landfill) will be closed on Monday, May 8, 2023. The closure is necessary while the facility has maintenance performed on it’s weigh scales. The closure is scheduled to begin at 6:00 am. The road will be open by the end of the work day.
Suggested alternate route:
US 20 to Bacon Road to Blasé-Nemeth Road
OR
SR 2 Westbound to SR 535 Fairport Nursery Road exit to Blasé-Nemeth Road
Questions should be directed to the Lake County Solid Waste District at (440) 350-2208.
NEWS RELEASE
January 13, 2023
LAKE COUNTY, OHIO – SNOW PLOW/SALT POLICY – 2022-2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Lake County Engineer’s Office re-evaluates the County snow policy and procedures every year in order to keep up with changing costs and road conditions. The Lake County Engineer’s Office is responsible for over 304 lane miles of County Roads and 110 lane miles along SR 2 from the Cuyahoga County line to the bridge over the Grand River in Painesville City/Township. We also assist local Townships/Villages and Cities, as needed. During winter storm events, the priority remains SR 2, County Roads and then any Township/Village/City roads that we are assisting with.
There are typically ten snowplow trucks on the County Road system and four snowplow trucks on SR 2. However, we adjust the number of trucks in any given area based on the storm conditions and where the trucks are most needed. Our crews use untreated salt to maintain the freeway and County highway system.
Our policy and procedures on SR 2 this year will be similar to last years. We will use salt as the primary tool in deicing the freeway. During each winter storm, the priority will be the slower (right) lane and the ramps along SR 2. The remaining mainline lanes will be plowed center lane to left as applicable until the storm eases or we have reasonably cleared the other areas of SR 2.
The salting priority for the County Highway system will be hills, bends and intersections. The straights will be spot treated in a manner to keep them passable. As the storm subsides, we will put material down on the straights. This will continue until the storm ends. At that time, any hard pack that has formed will be treated and cleared
During the evening hours (8 PM – 4 AM), the County will put down minimal material to keep the highways passable. This is a time when traffic volumes are low. This nighttime salting policy applies only to the County Highway system, not SR 2.
Our salting policy will be consistent with that of recent years. Supply and demand in tandem with economics and environmental impacts have forced us to enact these policies and procedures. Our goal with this policy is to continue to provide the citizens of Lake County with a safe driving environment and allow us to stretch our reserves for the entire winter season. It will require county drivers to cooperate during these events. Please exercise caution and be free of distractions while driving on our roadways during snow and ice conditions.
NEWS RELEASE
August 25, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
EMERGENCY – FORD ROAD CLOSURE IN MADISON TOWNSHIP
Effective immediately, a section of Ford Road over Talcott Creek approximately 4.2 miles east of Blair Road and approximately 1.8 miles west of SR 528 in Madison Township is closed to all traffic.
The Lake County Engineer’s Office has been monitoring this section of roadway and has made intermediate repairs to slow the imminent slope and structural wingwall failure. The heavy rainfall experienced during the last few rain events has exasperated the situation.
Engineers are working to determine a long term repair. The length of the closure is unknown at this time. Additional information will be released when it is available.
We apologize for the short notice and the inconvenience but this office believes that the emergency closure is necessary to protect public welfare and safety. Drivers should not try to drive around and/or move the barricades to gain access. POSTED DETOUR – Blair Road to River Road to SR 528
NEWS RELEASE
August 9, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
EMERGENCY – PAINE ROAD CLOSURE IN LEROY TOWNSHIP
Effective immediately, a section of Paine Road just north of Carter Road and approximately 0.2 miles south of Taylor Road in Leroy Township is closed to all traffic.
The Lake County Engineer’s Office has been monitoring this section of roadway on the hill for the past few months. Soil borings have been taken and a consulting engineering firm has been retained to inspect the retaining wall, evaluate the structural integrity of the wall, analyze the results and propose repairs for a potential failure. The results of their study and recommendations are still pending.
Unfortunately, the excessive amount of rainfall over the last ten hours and field observations has caused concern that the southbound lane of the road is unstable thus necessitating the road closure and additional inspections.
The road will remain closed until results of the engineering analysis is available. Additional information will be released at that time.
We apologize for the short notice and the inconvenience but this office believes that the emergency closure is necessary to protect public welfare and safety. Drivers should not try to drive around and/or move the barricades to gain access.
POSTED DETOUR – Carter Road to Vrooman Road to South Ridge Road (SR 84) to Adams Road to River Road to Blair Road
NEWS RELEASE
March 24, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CALLOW ROAD – EMERGENCY BRIDGE CLOSURE
Effective immediately, Callow Road at the bridge over East Creek in Leroy Township will be closed to all traffic. The bridge is located approximately 0.3 miles south of SR 86.
The Lake County Engineer’s Office has been monitoring this location. The most recent inspection showed continued deterioration of the embankment and wingwalls one of the quadrants that requires traffic to be diverted from driving on the structure.
The road will remain closed until further notice.
We apologize for the short notice and the inconvenience but this office believes that the emergency closure is necessary to protect public welfare and safety. Drivers should not try to drive around and/or move the barricades to gain access. Additionally, due to the unsafe nature of the wingwall, the public should not be in the stream near the bridge.
Suggested alternate route:
SR 86 to Girdled Road