Ohio
Northeast Ohio road construction: What delays can driver’s expect?
CLEVELAND, Ohio — There are new traffic diversions, detours and closures for Northeast Ohio drivers to deal with as road construction projects continue to progress.
The Ohio Department of Transportation has released its list of upcoming detours for Cuyahoga County and other areas of Greater Cleveland. See the latest updates below:
I-90 east/I-490 west to I-71 south/Ohio 176 south will have various shoulder closures and off-peak lane restrictions between 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. through Saturday for striping.
The following closures will be in place at 9 p.m. today through 5 a.m. Saturday for striping:
The ramp from West 14th Street to I-71 southbound: The detour is Valentine Avenue west to Scranton Road south to MetroHealth Drive west to U.S. 42 south.
The ramp from West 14th Street to Ohio 176 south: The detour is Valentine Avenue west to Scranton Road south to MetroHealth Drive west to U.S. 42 south to I-71 south to Fulton Road south to Denison Avenue east.
I-490 east and westbound just west of I-77 will have various shoulder closures for bridge repairs and pavement work beginning Wednesday and continuing through November.
Buhrer Avenue pedestrian bridge over I-71 was closed to all pedestrian traffic Thursday and will remain closed through August. The pedestrian detour uses Clark Avenue.
Ohio 14 (Broadway Avenue) to I-480 westbound ramp closes at 7 p.m. Friday through 1 a.m. Monday for bridge repairs. The detour is I-480 east to Warrensville Center Road to I-480 west.
Miles Road entrance ramp to I-480 west closed Thursday night and will remain closed through 5 a.m. June 6. The detour uses Warrensville Center Road.
I-480 westbound between Miles Road and Northfield Road will be reduced to two lanes at 9 p.m. June 7 until 5 a.m. June 10.
I-90 over East 105th Street will have various lane restrictions beginning 7 p.m. today through 5 a.m. Monday for bridge repairs. There also will be lane restrictions beginning 7 p.m. June 7 through 5 a.m. June 10.
The following ramps will be closed for a short duration between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on June 6 for resurfacing. The ramps will not be closed at the same time.
Ohio 21 northbound to Ohio 17 westbound: Detour is Ohio 21 north to East 71st Street south to Canal Road east to Warner Road south to Ohio 17.
Ohio 21 northbound to Ohio 17: The detour is Ohio 21 north to East 71st south to Canal Road east to Warner Road south to Ohio 17.
Ohio 21 southbound to Ohio 17 westbound: The detour is Ohio 21 south to Old Brecksville Road west to Schaff Lane west to East Schaff Road north to Ohio 17.
Ohio 21 southbound to Ohio 17 eastbound: The detour is Ohio 21 south to Old Brecksville Road west to Schaff Lane west to East Schaff Road north to Ohio 17.
Ohio 17 westbound to Ohio 21 northbound: The detour is Ohio 17 westbound to Warner Road north to Canal Road west to East 71st Street north to Ohio 21.
Ohio westbound to Ohio 21 southbound: The detour is Ohio 17 west to East Schaff Road south to Schaff Lane east to Old Brecksville Road east to Ohio 21.
Ohio 17 eastbound to Ohio 21 southbound: The detour is Ohio 17 east to East Schaff Road south to Schaaf Lane east to Old Brecksville Road east to Ohio 21.
Ohio 17 eastbound to Ohio 21 southbound: The detour is Warner Road north to Canal Road west to East 71st Street to Ohio 21.
U.S. 422 at Main Market Road will have various lane restrictions maintained by a temporary traffic signal beginning on Monday and continuing through mid-August for a culvert replacement.
Liberty Street between Ohio 84 and Washington Street will be restricted to southbound traffic only beginning June 10 and continuing through August for resurfacing. The northbound detour is Bank Street to State Street to Erie Street.
Ohio 57, just north of Styx Hill Road, will close June 10 for a culvert replacement. The detour is Ohio 57 north to Interstate 76 west to Ohio 3 north to Ohio 162 east to Ohio 57, and reverse. Estimated completion is June 14.
The ramp from U.S. 224 west to I-77 north will close at 7 p.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Thursday. The detour is I-277/U.S. 224 west to Main Street to I-277/U.S. 224 east to I-77.
Various ramps on I-77 northbound at Wilbeth Road and Waterloo Road will close at 7 p.m. Wednesday through 5 a.m. Thursday for paving. The detour is Arlington Road to I-76 east or west.
Ohio 21 northbound under I-77 will close at 8 p.m. today through 5 a.m. Monday for bridge work. The detour is I-77 southbound to Ridgewood Road to I-77 northbound.
Ohio 21 northbound under I-77 will close at 4 a.m. June 8 through 5 a.m. June 10 for bridge work. The detour is I-77 southbound to Ridgewood Road to I-77 northbound.
Hines Hill Road will close between Boston Mills Road and Olde Eight Road beginning Monday and continuing through June 7 for bridge joint replacement. The detour is Boston Mills Road to Hines Hills Road.
Ohio 21 northbound under I-77 will close at 4 a.m. June 8 through 5 a.m. June 10 for bridge work. The detour is I-77 southbound to Ridgewood Road to I-77 northbound.
I-271 between the Cuyahoga Valley bridge and Ohio 82 has various lane restrictions until July.
Ohio 18 between Hametown Road and Cleveland Massillon Road will have various nightly lane restrictions between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. beginning Sunday. The restrictions will continue until late September.
State Street between Hiram Street and Fifth Street, and Wooster Road between Burt Street and Glenn Street are reduced to one lane in each direction through September.
Wooster Road eastbound will close Monday through late summer 2025. The detour is 31st Street to Norton Avenue to Wooster Road.
Beginning Wednesday, the following closures will be in place through early July:
State Street northbound: The detour is Wooster Road to the I-76 access road to State Street.
Romig Avenue at State Street: The detour is Hiram Street.
Left turns from New Street and Swigart Street: The detour is Wooster Road to Glenn Street to State Street.
Ohio 7 just north of Ohio 88 will close Monday through late July. The detour is Ohio 88 to Ohio 5.
Ohio 534 just south of Ohio 5 will close Monday through Thursday for a culvert replacement. The detour is I-76 to Ohio 225 to Ohio 5.
Jackson and Perry townships fight fraud with Sheriff’s Office
Jackson Township police Detective Jeffrey Aynes explains how he traces the movement of a fraud victim’s cryptocurrency through the public ledger.
Months after authorizing crypto as a payment method, Ohio is rolling out more ways to pay certain state fees. The Ohio Treasurer’s Office announced a new digital wallet for residents to pay court fees, the BMV or other state agencies using cryptocurrency and other funds.
The Treasury on May 21 announced the launch of Buckeye Billfold, a digital wallet program that lets residents and businesses pay state agencies using credit cards, bank transfers or crypto, while still keeping cash and checks as options.
State officials say Ohio will be the first state to authorize and promote statewide use of digital asset payments. Digital wallets are apps that store your credit or debit card information, allowing you to pay using your phone or other devices. Any cryptocurrency used is automatically converted into U.S. dollars at the time of the transaction.
Here’s what to know about how Buckeye Billfold works and where you might see it used.
Ohio launches ‘Buckeye Billfold,’ adding crypto and digital wallet options for state payments
Buckeye Billfold expands how Ohioans can pay for certain state services, giving people more flexibility in how they handle government fees.
“Ohio is leading the way by embracing Bitcoin and cryptocurrency innovation,” Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said in a release, adding that the move is meant to modernize how people interact with state government.
According to the Treasurer’s Office, if you choose to pay with cryptocurrency, it won’t actually stay in crypto. The payment is instantly converted into U.S. dollars, so it processes like a typical transaction.
State leaders say the move could reduce processing costs and save time for both the government and users. The initiative also builds on earlier attempts to bring cryptocurrency payments into state government, this time with full legal approval and a vendor in place to handle transactions.
Which Ohio agencies currently accept digital wallet payments?
Not all state agencies accept digital wallet or cryptocurrency payments yet, and availability can vary by agency and service. Several Ohio state agencies now accept certain digital currencies for certain payments, but it depends on the agency, the service, and whether you are paying online or in person.
Examples of agencies and courts that currently accept some form of digital or electronic payments include:
Ohio
Ohio drivers paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation ahead of Memorial Day travel rush
CLEVELAND — Ohio drivers are paying some of the highest gas prices in the country just as millions of Americans prepare to travel for Memorial Day weekend.
According to AAA, Ohio now ranks 10th in the nation for gas prices, with the statewide average at approximately $4.72 a gallon as of Friday. Drivers in Ohio are paying noticeably more than those in neighboring states, including Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Michigan.
Experts say several factors are fueling the spike, including refinery disruptions in the Midwest and rising global oil prices tied to tensions in the Middle East.
AAA said Ohio is especially vulnerable when major Midwest refineries run into trouble.
One of the largest issues involves BP’s massive refinery in Whiting, Indiana, the Midwest’s largest and one of the largest in the country. The refinery can process about 440,000 barrels of oil per day and supplies fuel across the region, according to Reuters.
A major issue is the ongoing labor dispute.
Around 800 workers have been locked out since March while contract talks continue with no resolution.
The union has accused BP of using the lockout to pressure workers into accepting concessions on pay, job cuts, and contract terms. BP said negotiations can only continue while the lockout remains in place.
Jim Garrity with AAA said refinery disruptions like the one in Whiting can quickly tighten fuel supplies across the Midwest, causing prices in states like Ohio to rise faster than in other parts of the country.
“You’ve definitely seen some regional disruptions, and Ohio’s gas today is the 10th highest in the nation,” he says.
But refinery problems are only part of the equation.
Oil prices have also risen globally amid tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.
The timing is especially tough for drivers because Memorial Day weekend is traditionally one of the busiest travel holidays of the year and marks the unofficial start of the summer travel season.
Despite the higher prices, AAA projects more than 39 million Americans will travel by car this weekend, setting a new Memorial Day travel record.
“We’re not seeing it deter people from taking road trips,” Garrity said. “There’s an enthusiasm to get out there and take these trips.”
At local car dealerships, rising fuel prices are also changing consumer behavior.
Paul Qua with Classic Auto Group said interest in hybrids and electric vehicles has increased significantly in recent weeks, even among customers who normally prefer traditional gas-powered vehicles.
“That’s really the sweet spot in the car business right now,” Qua said.
AAA said meaningful relief at the pump will likely depend on refinery operations stabilizing and tensions in global oil markets easing.
But for now, millions of Americans are still expected to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, even as Ohio drivers continue paying some of the highest gas prices in the country.
Real estate transfers in Licking County, Ohio, range from $201,520 to $999,000
The following are property transfers recorded in Licking County from May 4-8, 2026.
First name indicates the seller; second name represents the buyer
Etna Township
- 71 Gala Ave. SW; Roman, Fotini S and Chalkias, Chris V; Conley, Christopher Matthew Montgomery and Mackenzie Linn; 5/4/2026; $363,000
- 71 Cosmos Lane SW; Martin, Terrell R and Melody A; Bourizk, Ashley and Philippe M II; 5/4/2026; $360,000
Harrison Township
- 28 Calumet Drive N.; Vehslage, James A and Nancy L; Murrell, Terry A and Amy L; 5/4/2026; $491,500
- 173 Mannaseh Drive E.; Williams, David and Kellie; Egler, Steven R and Christine L; 5/4/2026; $475,000
- 564 Forward Pass; Marcum, Lisa R; Thurcorp LLC; 5/4/2026; $201,520
Heath
- 549 Kensington Drive; Cole, Donald N; May, William C; 5/4/2026; $300,000
Hebron
- 4412 Hickory Lane; Flowers, Jaxon L and Allison M (Trustees); Rancier, Marino and Wendy; 5/4/2026; $445,000
Licking Township
- 110; 118 Sandpiper Drive; Altier, Tyler S and Mandi E; Campbell, Andrea and Robert Duane; 5/4/2026; $999,000
- 7606 Hupp Road; Mcknelly, Emily; Mindach, Kaden; 5/4/2026; $336,000
Newark
- 1445 Londondale Pkwy; Dobbs, Todd A; Kaeding Properties LLC; 5/4/2026; $375,000
- 1661 Stonewall Drive; Abend, Donna J; McDaniel, Drew; 5/4/2026; $320,000
- 109 Bolton Ave.; Grether, Veronica S; Phillips, Harold Boyd Iv and Hodge, Mackenzie Grace; 5/4/2026; $247,000
Pataskala
- 1669 Forest View Drive; Cary, Michael S; Carnes, Douglas W and Victoria J (Trustees); 5/4/2026; $585,000
- 325 Penwood Court; Jackson, Jeffrey Allen; KP Homes LLC; 5/4/2026; $275,000
Reynoldsburg
- 8827 Firstgate Drive; Holdn LLC; Williamson, Kesean; 5/4/2026; $330,000
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