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Madison Avenue Closure

Madison Avenue at the intersection with Woodworth Avenue in Painesville Township will be closed until further notice. The local retaining wall has buckled leaving the ground and roadway behind it unstable. The public is being advised to stay out of the closed area of road. The sidewalk is open for pedestrians. A detour is posted for traffic to follow. Plans for a repair are in the process of being completed in coordination with contractors working to determine the best way to work within the limits of the unstable ground. The need to make repairs to the retaining wall and reopen Madison Avenue has been deemed an emergency by the Lake County Commissioners aiding our office in getting repairs performed as quickly as possible. Funding for the project is the next hurdle. We have Ohio Public Works Commission funding in place, and we have applied for Transportation Improvement District (TID) funding hoping to have at least half of the project construction cost paid by outside sources. Anticipated cost of construction is between two million and two and a half million dollars. If all goes well, we could begin construction of another new section of wall by this fall. Everyone’s patience is appreciated as we work through adding another project to our schedule.

MADISON AVENUE UPDATE: 9/09/2026

MADISON AVENUE SIDEWALK CLOSURE IN PAINESVILLE TOWNSHIP

The sidewalk crossing along Madison Avenue at the intersection with Woodworth Avenue east to Virgina Drive in Painesville Township will now be closed along with the roadway until further notice. The Alan Stone Company, Inc., the contractor performing the retaining wall repairs, will need the entire right of way secured to safely perform the work. The work will begin on September 14th and continue as required.  The intent is to open the road no later than late spring 2027.   

As a result, motorists and pedestrians, bicycles and all other devices will be restricted from crossing along Madison Avenue construction area and must follow the posted detour.  All should respect private property and not trespass to circumvent the closed work site.  The area will be monitored for violations of this notice.

This office appreciates everyone’s patience as we begin and move through this repair.

MADISON AVENUE UPDATE: 8/11/2026

Madison Avenue at the intersection with Woodworth Avenue in Painesville Township will remain closed until further notice. The local retaining wall has buckled leaving the ground and roadway behind it unstable. The public is being advised to stay out of the closed area of road. The sidewalk is open for pedestrians. A detour is posted for vehicle and bicycle traffic to follow. Plans for repairs are complete, and a contractor has been selected. The need to make repairs to the retaining wall and reopen Madison Avenue has been deemed an emergency by the Lake County Commissioners aiding our office in getting repairs performed as quickly as possible. Funding for the project along with local funds are two grants from the Ohio Public Works Commission and Transportation Improvement District (TID) dollars.  Anticipated final cost of construction is approximately two million dollars. 

A schedule has not been provided by the contractor yet.  The intent is to start construction late fall and open the road late spring 2027.

This office appreciates everyone’s patience as we procure long-lead-time materials to start this project.

SR44, Girdled Road and Auburn Road Construction

For Further Information call or e-mail ODOT

Telephone Number: 216-584-2005

E-mail: [email protected]

SR 44 Rehabilitation | Ohio Department of Transportation

Road Construction Update – Concord Township, Ohio

Phase 1C Closure early June- early July

Girdled Road Repairs– June 8, 2026

The Lake County Road Department is performing ongoing asphalt surface repairs to Girdled Road between SR 608 in Concord Township east towards SR 86 in Leroy Township.  Motorists are asked to use caution when traveling both directions due to lane restrictions for these repairs.

Manchester Road Bridge Replacement – June 8, 2026

The Lake County Engineer’s office has contracted with Union Industrial Contractors from Ashtabula, Ohio to replace an aged bridge crossing Red Mill Creek in the Village of Perry.  The road is closed to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic utilizing a detour from Center Road to Middle Ridge Road to Call Road back to Manchester Road. Construction is to be completed by October 30, 2026.