Overnight Jennings Freeway Ramp Closure Scheduled

ODOT plans pavement marking and sign replacement work along Ohio 176

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:10pm

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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced that the ramp from Ohio 176 (Jennings Freeway) to Interstate 480 east will be closed overnight on Monday, March 22nd, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. This closure is part of a larger project to perform pavement marking and sign replacement work along Ohio 176 from Clark Avenue to Granger Road, which will continue through October.

Why it matters

The Jennings Freeway is a major transportation artery in the Cleveland area, and this overnight closure could cause disruptions and delays for drivers. ODOT is working to improve the safety and functionality of the roadway through this project, but it will require some short-term inconveniences for commuters.

The details

The overnight closure on Monday will allow ODOT crews to complete the pavement marking and sign replacement work on the ramp from Ohio 176 south to I-480 east. Through April, drivers can also expect various lane restrictions and lane shifts along this section of Ohio 176. Additionally, there will be shoulder closures through October on Ohio 176 from I-480 to I-90 as part of the broader project.

  • The ramp from Ohio 176 (Jennings Freeway) to Interstate 480 east will be closed on Monday, March 22, 2026 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • The pavement marking and sign replacement project on Ohio 176 from Clark Avenue to Granger Road will continue through October 2026.

The players

Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)

The state transportation agency responsible for maintaining and improving Ohio's roadways, including the Jennings Freeway in Cleveland.

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What’s next

Drivers should plan alternate routes or allow extra time for their commutes during the overnight closure and be prepared for continued lane restrictions and shoulder closures along Ohio 176 through the fall.

The takeaway

This short-term closure and ongoing project along the Jennings Freeway highlights ODOT's commitment to maintaining and upgrading Cleveland's critical transportation infrastructure, even if it requires some temporary inconveniences for drivers.