CLEVELAND — Ohio Department of Transportation crews will be doing a slew of bridge repairs and repaving this weekend on Interstate 490 through Cleveland, which means drivers should plan ahead for any backups. 

For the most part, crews will be replacing pavement on I-490 between I-90 and I-77, as well as making repairs to the I-490 bridge over the Cuyahoga River. 

Estimated completion is set for July 2027 for the project. 

Here are the traffic impacts you can expect this weekend:

• I-490 east and west between E. 55th Street and W. 7th Street will be reduced to one lane starting at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 18 at 5 a.m. for pavement repairs.
• I-490 westbound between W. 7^th Street and I-71 will close at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 18 at 5 a.m. for pavement repairs — Detour: I-490 westbound to SR 176 south to Denison Ave to SR 176 north to I-90 west.
• I-490 eastbound between I-71 and W. 7^th Street will close at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 18, at 5 a.m. for pavement repairs — Detour: I-90 east to SR 176 south to Steelyard Drive to Quigley Road to W 7th. Street
• SR 176/I-71 north ramp to I-490 east will close at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov. 18 at 5 a.m. for pavement repairs — Detour: SR 176 to W. 14^th Street to Quigley Road to W. 7^th Street.
• I-490 west to I-90 east will close at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 through Monday, Nov.  18 at 5 a.m. for pavement repairs — Detour: R 176 south to Denison Avenue to SR 176 north to I-90 east.

A full list of projects can be found on ODOT’s website.

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Cleveland, OH – Heavy rain and breezy conditions are impacting Cleveland today, bringing a challenging commute for area drivers, especially on main routes like I-90. Rain is expected to persist through the evening, with isolated showers extending into Friday. Winds may gust up to 39 mph today, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles. Cleveland residents are advised to allow extra time for travel and stay alert for reduced visibility and slick roadways.

According to the National Weather Service, today’s rain will continue until around 4 p.m., with temperatures peaking at 49 degrees. Tonight, the rain may lessen but is likely to return as isolated showers, maintaining an 80% chance of precipitation and a low of 47 degrees.

On Friday, Cleveland will experience lighter, scattered rain showers under mostly cloudy skies, with highs reaching 55 degrees. While rain may taper off overnight, a chance of showers lingers into early Saturday morning. By Saturday, however, dry conditions will take over, bringing partly sunny skies and milder temperatures ranging from 52 to 57 degrees during the day.

Looking further ahead, Sunday promises the warmest day of the week with a high near 60 and mostly sunny skies, marking a reprieve from the rainy start to the weekend. While Sunday night may bring a 40% chance of showers, Monday is forecast to be mostly sunny, with a high around 58 degrees.

Residents should stay updated with the latest weather alerts and plan for fluctuating temperatures over the next few days. By the weekend, clearer skies are expected to improve outdoor conditions.

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MANSFIELD, Ohio (WOIO) – A female is dead and a man is in critical condition after police responded to an apartment building on Wood Street for a domestic violence incident Friday.

Police said approximately 3:30 pm officers responded to 300 Wood Street.

Neighbors told officers they heard gunshots coming from the apartment prompting officers to immediately enter the residence.

When officers entered the apartment they found a male and a female shot

Both victims were transported both victims to Ohio Health, where the female victim was pronounced dead.

The male victim is still being treated at Ohio Health in critical condition.

Detectives do not believe there aren’t any additional persons involved in the shooting at this time.

Major Crimes detectives are working to determine what led to the shooting and this tragic event.

Additional details will be released once they are available.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call Major Crimes Team

Detective Kory Kaufman at (419) 755-9748.

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