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New Highway Cameras Coming to Cleveland by 2027
ODOT's $1.6 million system aims to warn drivers of stopped traffic and reduce crashes
Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:19am
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New highway safety cameras aim to give Cleveland drivers more advance warning of stopped traffic, potentially reducing collisions on the city's most dangerous roads.Cleveland TodayDrivers in Cleveland can expect new safety cameras to be installed on I-90 near Dead Man's Curve and possibly the Jennings Freeway, pending City Council approval. The $1.6 million system from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will warn of stopped or slow traffic on overhead signs, a technology that has already cut crashes significantly in other parts of the state.
Why it matters
The new highway cameras are part of ODOT's efforts to improve traffic safety and reduce accidents on Cleveland's busy roadways. With the city's history of congestion and crashes, especially in problem areas like Dead Man's Curve, the new system could make a meaningful difference in driver awareness and incident response times.
The details
The planned camera system will use overhead signs to alert drivers to stopped or slow traffic ahead, giving them more time to react and avoid collisions. ODOT has already deployed similar technology in other regions of Ohio, reporting a significant drop in crashes where the system is in place. The $1.6 million project still requires Cleveland City Council approval before installation can begin, but if approved, the cameras could be operational by 2027.
- ODOT plans to install the new highway cameras by 2027, pending City Council approval.
- The $1.6 million system has already been shown to reduce crashes in other parts of Ohio where it has been deployed.
The players
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
The state transportation agency responsible for planning, building, and maintaining Ohio's highway infrastructure, including the new safety camera system planned for Cleveland.
Cleveland City Council
The local legislative body that must approve ODOT's plan to install the new highway cameras in the city before the project can move forward.
What they’re saying
“The new highway cameras will be a game-changer for driver safety in Cleveland, giving people more time to react and avoid crashes on our most dangerous roads.”
— Robert Jenkins, ODOT District 12 Director
What’s next
Cleveland City Council will vote on whether to approve ODOT's plan to install the new highway safety camera system in the coming months. If approved, the $1.6 million project could be completed and operational by 2027.
The takeaway
The new highway cameras represent a proactive approach to improving traffic safety in Cleveland, leveraging technology to give drivers more advance warning of stopped or slow traffic and potentially preventing serious accidents on the city's most hazardous roadways.
