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Northeast Ohio road construction: Where are the new detours and delays?

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August 22, 2024

Northeast Ohio road construction: Where are the new detours and delays?

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There are more new detours and delays for motorists in Northeast Ohio as road construction projects continue.

The Ohio Department of Transportation has released a list of new impacts that drivers can expect over the coming weeks.

I-480 westbound at I-77 will be reduced to one lane at 10 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday for bridge repairs.

I-480 westbound between Ohio 176 and State Road will have a left lane closure between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday for barrier wall construction.

U.S. 422 eastbound at Richmond Road and Warrensville Center Road will have a right lane closure beginning on Monday and continuing through September for bridge repairs.

East 185th Street between Lake Erie and Pawnee Avenue has various lane restrictions beginning Monday and continuing through mid-September for pavement work.

The following ramps will be closed from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday for resurfacing. All ramps will not be closed at the same time.

I-71 northbound exit ramp to Denison Avenue. Detour is I-71 north to Fulton Road.

Denison Avenue entrance ramp to I-71 south. Detour is Fulton Road to I-71 south.

The following closures will be in place at 9 p.m. Friday through 11 a.m. Sunday for pavement testing.

Ohio 91 northbound ramp to U.S. 422 westbound. Detour is U.S. 422 eastbound to Ohio 306 to U.S. 422 west.

U.S. 422 westbound to I-271 northbound. Detour is I-480 west to Miles Road to I-480 east.

Bridge repairs in Cuyahoga County:

I-77 bridge over I-480, all lanes of traffic will be shifted beginning Friday and continuing through October.

I-480 eastbound ramp to I-271 north/U.S. 422 east will have various lane restrictions at 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday.

U.S. 422 eastbound between Cannon Road and Harper Road will have various lane restrictions at 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday.

I-480 westbound just before the Miles Road exit ramp will have various lane restrictions at 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday.

U.S. 422 eastbound between Cannon Road and Harper Road will have various lane restrictions at 9 p.m. Sept. through 5 a.m. Sept. 9.

I-480 eastbound ramp to I-271 north/U.S. 422 east will have various lane restrictions at 9 p.m. Sept. 13 through 5 a.m. Sept. 16.

U.S. 6 between Rockefeller Road and Ohio 91 is reduced to westbound traffic only beginning Monday and continuing through October. The detour for eastbound traffic is Ohio 91 (SOM Center Road) to Eddy Road to Rockefeller Road.

I-90 from the Ohio Turnpike Plaza to the west of the Center Road interchange will begin installing work zone signs for the upcoming pavement repair project. Nightly pavement repairs from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. will begin Sept. 3. Traffic will be maintained in 11-foot lanes in each direction. Estimated completion is October.

Ohio 57 between Ohio 162 and I-71 will close on Sept. 3 for 30 days for a culvert replacement. The detour route for southbound motorists is Ohio 57 to Ohio 162 west to Ohio 3 south to U.S. 224/I-76 east to Ohio 57, and reverse. Estimated completion is Oct. 3.

Ohio 94 just north of Ohio 303 will close Sept. 3 for 30 days for a culvert replacement. The detour route for northbound motorists is Ohio 94 to Ohio 303 west to Ohio 3 north to Ohio 82 east to Ohio 94, and reverse. Estimated completion is Oct. 3.

Ohio 94 at the south leg of the Ohio 94/Ohio 162 roundabout will have lane closures for resurfacing and drainage work. Crews will begin mobilizing next week but main roadway work will begin after Labor Day. Traffic will be maintained at all times. Estimated completion is October.

I-77 southbound at I-76/Kenmore Leg will be closed at 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Saturday for a concrete bridge deck pour. The detour is I-76/Kenmore Leg west to I-277 eastbound to I-77 to I-76 east.

I-77/Ohio 8 south at the Central Interchange will be closed at 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Saturday. The detour is I-76 west to I-76/Kenmore Leg to I-277 east to I-77.

The ramp from Ohio 8 south to I-76 west will be closed at 10 p.m. Tuesday through 5 a.m. Wednesday. The detour is I-77 south to Archwood Avenue to I-77 north to I-76 west.

The ramp from I-77 north to I-76 east will be closed at 9 p.m. Tuesday through 5 a.m. Wednesday. The detour is I-76 west to Main Street to I-76 east.

The ramp from Ohio 8 southbound to I-76 eastbound is closed through Wednesday. The detour is I-76 west to I-76/Kenmore Leg to I-277 east to I-77 north to I-76 east.

The ramp from I-77 southbound to Waterloo Road is closed through Aug. 30. The detour is I-77 south to US 224 east to Kelly Avenue to Waterloo Road.

Beginning Monday and continuing through Wednesday morning, the following ramps will be closed nightly between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Main Street to I-76 west/I-77 north. The detour is I-76 east to Kelly Avenue/Arlington Street to I-76 west.

Ramp from I-76 west/ I-77 north to Dart Avenue/SR 59. The detour is to exit at Main Street to Thornton Street to Rhoades Avenue.

Ohio 59 ramps to I-76 west/I-77 north. The detour is V. Odom Boulevard to I-77.

The following closures are in place through early September:

I-277/US 224 westbound between I-77 and I-76/Kenmore Leg is closed for bridge repairs and resurfacing. The detour is I-77 northbound to I-76 westbound to I-76/Kenmore Leg.

The ramp from I-77 northbound to I-277/U.S. 224 westbound is closed. The detour is I-77 northbound to I-76 westbound to I-76/Kenmore Leg.

The ramp from Main Street to I-277 westbound is closed. The detour is Ohio 619 west to State Street to I-76 west.

The Waterloo Road ramp to I-277 westbound is closed. The detour is Ohio 619 west to I-76 westbound ramp at Wooster Road.

I-76/Kenmore Leg eastbound is closed through mid-September for bridge repairs and resurfacing. The detour is I-277 eastbound to I-77 northbound to I-76.

The ramp from Kenmore Boulevard to I-76/Kenmore Leg eastbound is closed through mid-September. The detour is Kenmore Boulevard to Manchester Road to I-277 eastbound to I-77 northbound to I-76.

The ramp from I-77 northbound to Ohio 21 southbound will be closed nightly between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. beginning Sunday and continuing through Tuesday. The detour is I-77 northbound to Ohio 18 to I-77 southbound to Ohio 21 southbound.

Ohio 21 northbound under I-77 will be closed nightly between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning Sunday and continuing through the morning of Aug. 31. The detour is I-77 southbound to Ridgewood Road to I-77 northbound.

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Thousands head to Columbus for 23rd annual Home Improvement Show at Ohio Expo Center

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March 27, 2026

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Thousands head to Columbus for 23rd annual Home Improvement Show at Ohio Expo Center

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Thousands of people are expected to head to downtown Columbus for the 23rd annual Home Improvement Show this weekend.

Organizers say visitors can find ideas for everything from small interior design projects to major renovations.

The event is being held at the Ohio Expo Center and includes seminars, exhibits and demonstrations from local and national companies.

The show begins at noon Friday and runs until 6 p.m.

It continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Adult tickets cost $5 at the door.

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Matt Patricia sought stability in return as Ohio State football defensive coordinator

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March 26, 2026

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Matt Patricia sought stability in return as Ohio State football defensive coordinator

Matt Patricia’s contract extension earlier this offseason included a pay raise that figures to make him the highest-paid assistant coach in college football this year.

But Patricia, who will make $3.75 million in guaranteed compensation as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator in 2026, also held an appreciation for his situation.

“Ohio State is such a special place, not only just the history, the tradition, the football program, the school, but the people here,” Patricia said. “Having a chance to have a little stability with my family, it’s hard when you have to move your family around, your kids and the new school and all that.”

Before he joined Ryan Day’s staff last year, the 51-year-old Patricia had bounced around as an assistant in the NFL for much of the decade.

He spent 2021 and 2022 in a variety of roles with the New England Patriots, then a year as a defensive assistant with the Philadelphia Eagles. He took off from coaching in 2024. The frequent relocation gave him perspective.

“We had an unbelievable experience settling into Columbus,” Patricia said. “Everybody’s been so nice and welcoming. It feels like home. It’s a big deal for us to be in a place where everybody’s happy. That’s really important.”

Patricia had a significant impact on the Buckeyes in his first year replacing Jim Knowles. Despite heavy roster attrition following their national championship season, he kept the defense atop the Football Bowl Subdivision. For the second straight season, no one allowed fewer points than Ohio State.

The 9.3 points per game allowed by the Buckeyes were the fewest by any defense since Alabama in 2011.

The success made Patricia a hot commodity on the coaching market, rebuilding his reputation as a sharp and creative football mind only a decade removed from his tenure as a Super Bowl-winning defensive coordinator for the Patriots. He was a finalist for the Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant.

Patricia said he heard about opportunities in the NFL and elsewhere across the college football landscape, though none of them would pry him away from Ohio State.

“It wasn’t necessarily something where you’re looking to leave,” Patricia said, “but you do have to listen when those things come up. I’m just glad everything worked out.”

His challenge in his second season mirrors his previous one, as the Buckeyes are again managing the loss of eight starters on defense.

But unlike 2025, they have fewer returning pieces, relying on a larger class of transfers to help fill the holes on the depth chart.

“With as much coming into the program for the first time, not only are you trying to catch them up on the football scheme, but you’re also trying to catch them up on everything else,” Patricia said. “This is how we work, this is how we do things, this is the standard we’re looking for, this is how we practice, this is how we prepare, this is how we go to school. That has to be also taught. It becomes a lot, but that’s why you bring in the right guys that have the mental makeup to do all that.”

Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch. Email him at jkaufman@dispatch.com and follow him on @joeyrkaufman on X.

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Which central Ohio schools get the best results for their money?

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March 26, 2026

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Which central Ohio schools get the best results for their money?

Which central Ohio school districts get the most bang for their buck?

On average, school districts in Ohio spend $16,069 per-pupil for education, according to the education think tank Fordham Institute.

However, different district types spend different amounts of money. For example, large urban districts with very high poverty spend around $21,000 per-pupil, but small towns with low poverty spend around $14,900. The district type closest to the state average are those considered rural and high poverty and suburban districts with low poverty.

Aaron Churchill, lead Ohio researcher for the Fordham Institute, said that urban districts – like Columbus City Schools, the state’s largest district – often have higher spending because they can pull more in tax revenue and the state supports them at a higher rate because they are serving a higher proportion of disadvantaged students. Small, high-poverty towns on the other hand, generate less tax revenue from property values and district employee wages, the highest expense for schools, may be lowered by less market competition.

Churchill said schools should be focused on directing their funding toward initiatives that improve student outcomes and achievement.

“It’s making sure we’re focused on quality, we’re focused on performance, and that we’re rewarding performance,” Churchill said. “And we don’t do enough of that in the education system now.”

Churchill said there is a long-running debate among education researchers about whether increasing spending translates to meaningful results for students. Overall, school funding has increased on average over $2,000 per-pupil since 2015 and reached a record-high in 2025, according to the Fordham Institute.

“You can see in the numbers that we’re spending more than we ever have,” Churchill said. “The real million-dollar question is ‘Can our schools spend the money well?’”

Which central Ohio districts have the best results compared to funding?

The Dispatch compared overall spending per-pupil for central Ohio school districts to the ODEW’s performance index, using 2025 state data.

The Performance Index uses the performance level results for students in third grade through high school on Ohio’s state testing. The Performance Index (PI) score accounts for the level of achievement of every student, not just whether they are “proficient.” Higher performance levels receive larger weights in the calculation, but all achievement levels are included. Overall, the state average of performance scores was 91.8, according to 2025 state data.

The central Ohio school district with the highest spending was Columbus City Schools, which spent $24,505 per pupil and received a PI score of 60.7. The district with the highest PI was Grandview Heights Schools, which received a 106 PI score and spent $21,567 per pupil. New Albany-Plain Local Schools was a close second in PI at 105.1 while spending more than $4,000 less than Grandview Heights at $16,923 per-pupil.

Here’s how central Ohio schools stack up by spending versus achievements on tests, according to the Ohio Department of Education (sorted by highest spending per-pupil):

Columbus City Schools – Spending per-pupil: $24,505; PI score: 60.7
Grandview Heights Schools – Spending per-pupil: $21,567; PI score: 106
Bexley City Schools – Spending per-pupil: $21,025; PI score: 102.7
Dublin City Schools – Spending per-pupil: $18,702; PI score: 97.6
Worthington City Schools – Spending per-pupil: $18.573 ; PI score: 94.3
Madison-Plains Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $17,646; PI score: 88
New Albany-Plain Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $16,923; PI score: 105.1
Westerville City Schools – Spending per-pupil: $16,815; PI score: 89.7
Olentangy Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $16,780; PI score: 103.9
Groveport Madison Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $16,236; PI score: 72.6
Upper Arlington City Schools – Spending per-pupil: $16,282; PI score: 103.6
Canal Winchester Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $16.154; PI score: 89.1
Average Ohio school district – Spending per-pupil: $16,069; PI score: 91.8
Reynoldsburg City Schools – Spending per-pupil: $15,956; PI score: 72.2
Gahanna-Jefferson City Schools – Spending per-pupil: $15,742; PI score: 89.7
Hilliard City Schools – Spending per-pupil: $15,694; PI score: 90
South Western City Schools – Spending per-pupil: $15,600; PI score: 78.5
Whitehall City Schools – Spending per-pupil: $15,593; PI score: 66.95
Johnstown-Monroe Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $15,163; PI score: 94.5
Jonathan Alder Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $14,803; PI score: 95.9
Pickerington Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $14,470 ; PI score: 90.9
Big Walnut Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $14,239; PI score: 95.1
London City – Spending per-pupil: $13,750; PI score: 81.3
Marysville Exempted Village Schools – Spending per-pupil: $13,608; PI score: 95.5
Licking Heights Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $13,585; PI score: 85.4
Hamilton Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $12,971; PI score: 82.2
Bloom-Carrol Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $12,720; PI score: 90.89
Licking Valley Local Schools – Spending per-pupil: $12,587; PI score: 85

Cole Behrens covers K-12 education and school districts in central Ohio. Have a tip? Contact Cole at cbehrens@dispatch.com or connect with him on X at @Colebehr_report

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