Projects and Programs

Lake/Clifton Connector Shared-Use Path Construction and Lane Reduction
CONTACTS
Contractor: Perk Company, Inc.

County: Craig Nauman 216- 904-5945
Bryan Koch 216-562-7084
DATES
Start Date: 04-20-2026
Notice To Proceed Date: 02-01-2026
Completion Date:
Scheduled Completion Date: 09-30-2027
Anticipated Completion Date: 09-30-2027
AMOUNTS
Project Amount($): 12,313,895.62
Contract Award Amount($):
Estimated Cost To Completion($): $12,313,895.62
Approved Contract Increases($):
Approved Contract Decreases($):
PROGRESS

August 11, 2026

Current work in the cities of Rocky River and Lakewood:

  • Contractor(s) onsite in the City of Rocky River, from Linda Street to bridge over Rocky River, performing various work including:
    • Commercial driveway replacements
    • Sidewalk/Crosswalk/ADA Ramp Replacement
    • Placement of Intermediate Course Asphalt along south side of Lake Road from just west of Linda Street to bridge over Rocky River
  • Contractor(s) onsite in the City of Lakewood, from bridge over Rocky River to Webb Road, performing various work including:
    • Removal of catch basins
    • Relocation/installation of new catch basins
    • Installation of new sanitary/storm sewer pipe
    • Removal and replacement of various deteriorate concrete sections, where needed

Expected work in the upcoming weeks:

  • Partial depth repairs throughout the project
  • Continued removal of median
  • Removal of existing curb and gutter for realignment of new roadway
  • Replacement of waterline work at Clifton Blvd/West Clifton Blvd/Clifton Road

Maintenance of Traffic:

  • All traffic is down to one lane in each direction on the north end of Lake Road/Clifton Blvd from Linda Street in Rocky River, to Webb Road, in City of Lakewood.
  • South end of Clifton Road and Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • “Marion Ramp” from Detroit Ave to Lake Road/Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • Various crosswalks are closed, please follow posted pedestrian/bike detour:
    • Lake Road, crossing Clifton Blvd in City of Lakewood
    • Bike lanes along Lake Road/Clifton Blvd (in both cities of Rocky River and Lakewood) are no longer accessible due to construction and maintenance of traffic
    • Sidewalk, south end, and east of Linda Street is closed
    • Sidewalk, north end, and west of Clifton Road is closed.

August 3, 2026

Current work in the cities of Rocky River and Lakewood:

  • Contractor onsite in the City of Rocky River, from Linda Street to bridge over Rocky River, performing various work including:
    • Curb Removal/Replacement
    • Sewer relocation work/underdrain installation
    • Commercial driveway replacements
    • Full Depth Pavement Replacement of the Linda Street/Lake Road Intersection.
      • Linda Street is only accessible for southbound traffic only during this work. Please follow temporary detour for northbound traffic.
  • Contractor is onsite in the City of Lakewood, from Lake Road to Clifton Road, performing various work including:
    • Removal of catch basins
    • Relocation/installation of new catch basins
    • Installation of new pipe

Expected work in the upcoming weeks:

  • Partial depth repairs throughout the project
  • Continued removal of median
  • Full-deep repairs in the City of Lakewood
  • Removal of existing curb and gutter for realignment of new roadway in the future

Maintenance of Traffic:

  • All traffic is down to one lane in each direction on the north end of Lake Road/Clifton Blvd from Linda Street in Rocky River, to Webb Road, in City of Lakewood.
  • South end of Clifton Road and Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • “Marion Ramp” from Detroit Ave to Lake Road/Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • Various crosswalks are closed, please follow posted pedestrian/bike detour:
    • Lake Road, crossing Clifton Blvd in City of Lakewood
    • Bike lanes along Lake Road/Clifton Blvd (in both cities of Rocky River and Lakewood) are no longer accessible due to construction and maintenance of traffic.
    • Sidewalk, south end, and east of Linda Street is closed.
    • Sidewalk, north end, and west of Clifton Road is closed.

July 14, 2026

Current work in the cities of Rocky River and Lakewood:

  • Contractor onsite in the City of Rocky River, from Linda Street to bridge over Rocky River, performing various work including:
    • Curb removal/replacement
    • Waterline relocation work
    • Sewer relocation work/underdrain installation
    • Commercial driveway replacements
  • Contractor is onsite in the City of Lakewood, from Lake Road to Clifton Road, performing various work including:
    • Removal of catch basins
    • Relocation/installation of new catch basins
    • Installation of new pipe
    • Installation of new water main on Lake Road, south side of Clifton Blvd through the north side of Clifton Blvd

Expected work in the upcoming weeks:

  • Partial depth repairs throughout the project
  • Continued removal of median
  • Full-deep repairs in the City of Lakewood
  • Removal of existing curb and gutter for realignment of new roadway in the future

Maintenance of Traffic:

  • All traffic is down to one lane in each direction on the north end of Lake Road/Clifton Blvd from Linda Street in Rocky River, to Webb Road, in City of Lakewood.
  • South end of Clifton Road and Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • “Marion Ramp” from Detroit Ave to Lake Road/Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • Various crosswalks are closed, please follow posted pedestrian/bike detour:
    • Lake Road, crossing Clifton Blvd in City of Lakewood
    • Bike lanes along Lake Road/Clifton Blvd (in both cities of Rocky River and Lakewood) are no longer accessible due to construction and maintenance of traffic.
    • Sidewalk, south end, and east of Linda Street is closed.
    • Sidewalk, north end, and west of Clifton Road is closed.

June 29, 2026

Current work in the cities of Rocky River and Lakewood:

  • Contractor onsite in the City of Rocky River, from Linda Street to bridge over Rocky River, performing various work including:
    • Curb removal/replacement.
    • Waterline relocation work.
    • Sewer relocation work/underdrain installation.
    • Commercial driveway replacements.
  • Contractor is onsite in the City of Lakewood, from Lake Road to Clifton Road, performing various work including:
    • Removal of catch basins.
    • Relocation/installation of new catch basins.
    • Installation of new pipe.

Expected work in the upcoming weeks:

  • Partial depth repairs throughout the project.
  • Continued removal of median.
  • Full-deep repairs in the City of Lakewood.
  • Removal of existing curb and gutter for realignment of new roadway in the future
  • Placement of new waterline at the Lake Road and Clifton Blvd intersection in the City of Lakewood.

Maintenance of Traffic:

  • All traffic is down to one lane in each direction on the north end of Lake Road/Clifton Blvd. from Linda Street in Rocky River, to Webb Road, in City of Lakewood.
  • South end of Clifton Road and Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • “Marion Ramp” from Detroit Ave to Lake Road/Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • Various crosswalks are closed, please follow posted pedestrian/bike detour:
    • Lake Road, crossing Clifton Blvd. in City of Lakewood.
    • Biking lanes along Lake Road/Clifton Blvd (in both cities of Rocky River and Lakewood) are no longer accessible due to construction and maintenance of traffic.
    • Sidewalk, south end, and east of Linda Street is closed.
    • Sidewalk, north end, and west of Clifton Road is closed.

June 15, 2026

Current Ongoing Work:

  • Contractor onsite in the City of Rocky River, from Linda Street to bridge over Rocky River, performing various work including:
    • Full Depth Repairs
    • Curb Removal/Replacement
    • Waterline relocation work
    • Sewer relocation work/underdrain installation
  • Contractor is onsite in the City of Lakewood, from Lake Road to Clifton Road, performing various work including:
    • Removal of catch basins.
    • Relocation/installation of new catch basins.
    • Installation of new pipe.

Expected work in the upcoming weeks:

  • Partial depth repairs throughout the project
  • Removal of median.
  • Full-deep repairs in the City of Lakewood
  • Removal of existing curb and gutter for realignment of new roadway in the future

Maintenance of Traffic:

  • All traffic is down to one lane in each direction on the north end of Lake Road/Clifton Blvd from Linda Street in Rocky River, to Webb Road, in City of Lakewood.
  • South end of Clifton Road and Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • “Marion Ramp” from Detroit Ave to Lake Road/Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • Various crosswalks are closed, please follow posted pedestrian/bike detour: 
    • Lake Road, crossing Clifton Blvd in City of Lakewood
    • Bike lanes along Lake Road/Clifton Blvd (in both cities of Rocky River and Lakewood) are no longer accessible due to construction and maintenance of traffic.
    • Sidewalk, south end, and east of Linda Street is closed.
    • Sidewalk, north end, and west of Clifton Road is closed.

May 29, 2026

Completed:

  • Milling on the south side of Lake Road/Clifton Road, between Linda Street and Webb Road is complete.
  • MOT is currently in place as per plans and specifications.

Current Ongoing Work:

  • Perk Company onsite at Linda Street and Lake Road in Rocky River performing installation and relocation of sewer lines, manholes, and catch basins.

Expected work in the upcoming weeks:

  • Removal of existing curb and gutter for realignment of new roadway in the future, starting at Linda Road and working east toward City of Lakewood.

Maintenance of Traffic:

  • All traffic is down to one lane in each direction on the north end of Lake Road/Clifton Blvd from Linda Street in Rocky River, to Webb Road, in City of Lakewood.
  • South end of Clifton Road and Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • “Marion Ramp” from Detroit Ave to Lake Road/Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • Various crosswalks are closed, please follow posted pedestrian/bike detour:
    • Lake Road, crossing Clifton Blvd in City of Lakewood
    • Biking lanes along Lake Road/Clifton Blvd (in both cities of Rocky River and Lakewood) are no longer accessible due to construction and maintenance of traffic.
    • Sidewalk, south end, and east of Linda Street are closed.
    • Sidewalk, north end, and west of Clifton Road are closed.

May 14, 2026

Completed:

  • Contractor had sewer pipe delivered and staged near Linda Street/Lake Road in Rocky River in preparation for underground sewer work.
  • Roadway saw cutting has been performed around the Linda Street/Lake Road intersection in preparation for underground sewer work.
  • MOT is currently in place as per plans and specifications.

Expected work in the upcoming weeks:

  • All underground water/sewer relocation work will be performed, starting at Linda Road in Rocky River, and working east toward City of Lakewood.
    • Delivery of concrete structures/pipe is currently in progress.
  • Removal of existing curb and gutter for realignment of new roadway in the future, starting at Linda Road and working east toward City of Lakewood.

Maintenance of Traffic:

  • All traffic is down to one lane in each direction on the north end of Lake Road/Clifton Blvd from Linda Street in Rocky River, to Webb Road, in City of Lakewood.
  • The intersection of Lake Road and Clifton Blvd has traffic signal in yellow flash for Clifton Blvd and red flash for Lake Road.
  • South end of Clifton Road and Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • “Marion Ramp” from Detroit Ave to Lake Road/Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • Various crosswalks are closed, please follow posted pedestrian/bike detour:
    • Lake Road, crossing Clifton Blvd in City of Lakewood
    • Bike lanes along Lake Road/Clifton Blvd (in both cities of Rocky River and Lakewood) are no longer accessible due to construction and maintenance of traffic.
    • Sidewalk, south end, and east of Linda Street is closed.
    • Sidewalk, north end, and west of Clifton Road is closed.

May 1, 2026

Completed:

  • Milling on the south side of Lake Road/Clifton Road, between Linda Street and Webb Road is complete.
  • MOT is currently in place as per plans and specifications.

Expected work in the upcoming weeks:

  • All underground water/sewer relocation work will be performed, starting at Linda Road in Rocky River, and working east toward City of Lakewood.
    • Delivery of concrete structures/pipe is currently in progress.
  • Removal of existing curb and gutter for realignment of new roadway in the future, starting at Linda Road and working east toward City of Lakewood.

Maintenance of Traffic:

  • All traffic is down to one lane in each direction on the north end of Lake Road/Clifton Blvd from Linda Street in Rocky River, to Webb Road, in City of Lakewood.
  • The intersection of Lake Road and Clifton Blvd has traffic signal in yellow flash for Clifton Blvd and red flash for Lake Road.
  • South end of Clifton Road and Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • “Marion Ramp” from Detroit Ave to Lake Road/Clifton Blvd is closed.
  • Various crosswalks are closed, please follow posted pedestrian/bike detour:
    • Lake Road, crossing Clifton Blvd in City of Lakewood
    • Bike lanes along Lake Road/Clifton Blvd (in both cities of Rocky River and Lakewood) are no longer accessible due to construction and maintenance of traffic.
    • Sidewalk, south end, and east of Linda Street are closed.
    • Sidewalk, north end, and west of Clifton Road are closed.

  
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