Good Morning, Cleveland! It's Monday, June 29, and here is what you need to know.
Downtown Cleveland commuters to face delays as ODOT closes I-90 eastbound exit at East 9th Street today for major reconstruction
Drivers who use I-90 eastbound to get into Downtown Cleveland will need to take an alternative route. The Ohio Department of Transportation is closing the East 9th Street exit. Drivers can expect delays, as the closure is part of a larger reconstruction project. Your transportation reporter, Caitlin Hunt, will be live this morning to tell us how these closures will affect your commute and the detours you need to know about.
Flock cameras in Cleveland going dark today
The City of Cleveland's Flock license plate reader cameras are set to officially go dark this morning. There has been a heated debate over how they are used and whether they are effective. The shutdown comes after the Cleveland City Council Public Safety Committee voted no to a contract extension. This morning, your Cuyahoga County reporter, Mike Holden, will be live to share the impact with us.
Spitzer Hardware to reopen in Grafton
A historic hardware store will reopen today after a fire in April. Spitzer hardware has been in the Village of Grafton for over 100 years. The community rallied around the hardware store by donating money to rebuild it. The owner is grateful for the community's support and is now paying it forward.
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Traffic Impact
In Fairview Park, the southbound lanes on West 210th Street are now closed until October. Crews are completing a resurfacing project. The city's detour directs drivers on Wagar Road to take Hilliard Boulevard east or west to avoid West 210th Street and the City of Rocky River's construction project on Center Ridge Road.
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