In 2026, it is planned to rehabilitate Bunts Road (CR-232) from Lakewood Heights Boulevard to Clifton Boulevard (US-6). This project will be funded by NOACA (Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) funds), the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the City of Lakewood.

Project Description
The City of Lakewood is working to make travel easier and safer on Bunts Road for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Improvements would address the deteriorated pavement/curbs/sidewalks, long pedestrian crossing distances, Clean Water Lakewood, and Consent Decree sewer improvement requirements, aging watermain infrastructure, surface drainage, streetlighting, bicycle lanes, aging signage, and other appurtenances.

It is planned to construct the project in two (2) one-year phases by maintaining one southbound traffic lane and detouring northbound traffic to Warren Road. In 2026, Phase One would entail work from Lakewood Heights to Franklin. In 2027, Phase Two would entail work from Franklin to Clifton.

Public Project Presentation
A public meeting to discuss the project was held on May 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Lakewood High School..  During this meeting, the proposed improvements were shared with the community.  There was also an opportunity for the community to ask questions about the project as we gather community input before making decisions. The meeting will include a presentation  at 6 PM followed by a question-and-answer session and open house  with the ability for the public to provide comments.

Click here to view the May 7th presentation.

Project Plans
Following the public meeting, the presentation, conceptual plans and proposed detour plans are available on this page (https://www.lakewoodoh.gov/bunts-rehab/)  or can be viewed at Lakewood City Hall (12650 Detroit Avenue) – 2nd Floor Engineering Department, Monday through Friday 9 AM to 4 PM.

Public Comment Period
We welcome your questions and comments. To ensure the proposed project is viable and successful, The City of Lakewood is seeking comments from the public about the social, environmental, and economic impacts of this proposed project. Issues you may wish to comment on include, but are not limited to, the effect of the project on residents, air quality, the local economy, floodplains, and historic or cultural resources. To ensure your comments may be considered during project development, please submit them no later than June 9, 2024, by clicking here.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by ODOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 11, 2015, and executed by FHWA and ODOT. Bunts Road is a main thoroughfare which you as well as many of our residents use to navigate in, out and around our city. Like all of the city street repair and replacement projects, the completion of this project will benefit the entire city making it a better place to live, work and play.

Questions or comments?
Please contact me: Mark Papke, PE, CPESC – Lakewood City Engineer
Phone: 216.529.6807
Email: mark.papke@lakewoodoh.gov

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