November 8, 2024

• New southbound bridge structure in place, completed.
• New slopes per plan grades completed.
• New sidewalk placement complete throughout the project.
• Seeding/mulching work complete throughout the project.
• Milling, asphalt placement complete throughout project on Warrensville Road.
• Permanent pavement markings complete throughout the project.
• Guardrail install along outer curb lanes complete.

Upcoming

• Patching of forward abutment near face.
• Placement of concrete for bullnose islands at center retaining walls on each side of the bridges.
• Install new thrie beam guardrail assemblies at bullnose islands each side of bridges.
• Elastomeric sealing on abutment faces, NW wing wall face.
• Removal of temporary structure under SB bridge, relevant to outage request from RTA.
• Asphalt paving under bridge in area of access to lower portion of Shaker Fire.
• Removal of temporary crossover pavement, re-establish grass boulevard areas.
• Install a decorative fence on SB bridge at west parapet wall.
• New sign placement.
  

Notes

• Both new bridge structures opened to outer curb lane traffic on 10/29, after paving was completed.
• Project is well ahead of original July 2025 schedule, project to be completed in 2024.
• Project is currently running within anticipated cost, some extra work performed, project within budget.
• Flagmen for protection of RTA interests will be on site during temporary structure removal.
  

Maintenance of Traffic

• All Warrensville Road Traffic is now using both bridges in outer curb lanes, NB traffic on NB bridge , SB traffic on SB bridge. This will be in effect until center median area work is complete, bullnose islands, crossovers.
• Traffic on Warrensville Road within the work zone is PROHIBITED from making left turns onto Shaker Blvd. east and west.
• Shaker Heights Police is on site as needed to monitor work zone, enforce safety.
• Posted detour is in place to reroute traffic onto Shaker Blvd. east and west from Warrensville Road.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists need to pay attention to crosswalk closures on each side of bridges. All crosswalks to be opened to regular use in the coming weeks.
• Regular traffic pattern to be in effect in coming weeks, once median work is completed throughout the project. 

September 3, 2024

• Temporary protective structure over RTA under new NB bridge removed.
• Demo of all existing SB structures completed.
• Placement of substructure for proposed SB bridge complete.
• Soil embanked, shaped for proposed SW/NW slopes adjacent to new SB bridge.
• Removal of existing pavement and walks near complete on Phase 2 side.
• Placement of cellular concrete fill completed on 8/22.
• Placement of plate grinders #01 through #07.
  

Upcoming

• Forming, placement of new SB bridge deck.
• Placement of new 6-foot walk adjacent to new bridge deck
• Construction of new approach slabs.

Notes

• East Bridge (northbound bridge) was opened to bi-directional traffic on June 7th.
• Project is on schedule to complete bridge work Fall 2024.
• Project is currently running within anticipated cost, no major cost overruns anticipated at this time.
• Flagmen as needed based on work type, onsite to monitor project work adjacent to RTA tracks, ensure safety of rail traffic/project workforce.

Maintenance of Traffic

• All Warrensville Road traffic is now using the new east bridge, one lane northbound, one lane southbound.
• West bridge is closed, including walkway.
• Traffic on Warrensville Road within the work zone is PROHIBITED from making left turns onto Shaker Blvd. east and west.
• Shaker Heights Police is on site as needed to monitor work zone, enforce safety.
• Posted detour is in place to reroute traffic onto Shaker Blvd. east and west from Warrensville Road.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists PROHIBITED from entering work zones north and south of the closed bridge. Follow posted signs at open crosswalks.
• East sidewalk on new east bridge is open.
• ABSOLUTELY NO TRESSPASSERS ONTO CLOSED BRIDGE SITE. TRESPASSERS WILL BE TICKTED BY THE SHAKER POLICE.
• DANGEROUS CONDITIONS EXIST WITHIN CLOSED ZONE.

July 3, 2024

• Phase I construction of northbound bridge complete.
• Shaping of slopes, seeding/mulching of areas adjacent to new bridge complete.
• Traffic now using the new northbound bridge per flip from Phase I to Phase II on June 7^th.
• Phase II southbound bridge closed, existing box beams from both spans removed.

   

  Upcoming

• Demo work on rear/forward abutments of southbound bridge structure.
• Demo work on wingwalls of southbound bridge structure.
• Placement of concrete for new portions of abutments.
• Removal of temporary falsework/protective structure under new northbound bridge.
  
• RTA closing rail lines under project per one month shutdown beginning July 7^th.
  
• Contractor scheduled to have two crews on site to expedite work during this time.

Notes

• East Bridge (northbound bridge) was opened to bi-directional traffic on June 7^th.
• Project is on schedule to complete bridge work Fall 2024.
• Project is currently running within anticipated cost, no major cost  overruns anticipated at this time.
• Flagmen on site to monitor project work adjacent to RTA tracks, ensure safety of rail traffic/project workforce.
  

Maintenance of Traffic

• All Warrensville Road traffic is now using the new east bridge, one lane northbound, one lane southbound.
• West bridge is closed, including walking.
• Traffic on Warrensville Road within the work zone is PROHIBITED from making left turns onto Shaker Blvd. east and west.
• Shaker Heights Police is on site as needed to monitor work zone, enforce safety.
• Posted detour is in place to reroute traffic onto Shaker Blvd. east and west from Warrensville Road.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists PROHIBITED from entering work zones north and south of the closed bridge. Follow posted signs at open crosswalks.
• East sidewalk on new east bridge is open.

   

• ABSOLUTELY NO TRESSPASSERS ONTO CLOSED BRIDGE SITE. TRESPASSERS WILL BE TICKED BY THE SHAKER POLICE.

   

• DANGEROUS CONDITIONS EXIST WITHIN CLOSED ZONE.

May 7, 2024

• Bridge deck placed, out of cure, and deck grooving this week.
• Approach slabs completed out of cure, grooving this week.
• Parapet walls on bridge nearly completed, wall ends on decorative wall will be completed this week.
• New concrete placement for Phase I has been completed on the north side of the bridge.
• Pavement removal south of bridge, Phase I is complete. 

March 20, 2024

• New drive for Shaker Fire Department complete, now open to emergency vehicles.
• Placement of new 9” concrete base in front of fire drive, 38+50 TO 38+95 right, now complete.
• The sidewalk install north of the fire drive is complete.
• Phase I girder/bearing placement now complete for new NB bridge structure.

Upcoming

• Shaping, grading new slope profile at southeast/northeast wingwalls.
• Construction, forming of superstructure (deck) for new NB bridge.
• Concrete placement for new deck on NB Bridge.
• Remove existing pavement, commercial drive south of NB Bridge from 34+88 to 36+75 right.
• Construction of approach slabs for NB Bridge.
• Placement of soils as embankment per new bridge elevations in area of Shaker Fire Department.
• Topsoil, seeding of areas adjacent to new fire drive, new walk north of fire drive.

Notes

• Anticipated completion for east structure is late spring, early summer of 2024.
• After traffic switches to east bridge, west bridge will be closed/demolished.
• Major items of work are to be completed in late 2024.
• DO NOT ENTER CLOSED WORK ZONE AT EAST BRIDGE, DANGEROUS CONDITIONS EXIST

Maintenance of Traffic

• All traffic now uses west bridge, one lane northbound, one lane southbound.
• East bridge is closed, INCLUDING SIDWALK.
• Traffic on Warrensville Road within the work zone is PROHIBITED from making left turns onto Shaker Blvd. east/west.
• Posted detour is in place to reroute traffic having to get to Shaker Blvd. from Warrensville Road within the work zone.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists are PROHIBITED from entering work zones north and south of closed bridge. Follow posted signs at open crosswalks.
• West sidewalk on west bridge is open.
• ABSOLUTELY NO TRESSPASSERS ONTO CLOSED BRIDGE SITE. TRESPASSERS WILL BE TICKETED BY THE SHAKER POLICE.
• DANGEROUS CONDITIONS EXIST WITHIN CLOSED ZONE.

February 23, 2024

• Basins, manhole, and conduits installed as new drainage system for fire station drive.
• Remove south half of the fire drive, existing concrete roadway.
• Placed a new 9” concrete base in front of the fire drive.
• Completed additional work to correct drainage failures found in existing conduits at the fire station drive.

Upcoming

• Shaping, grading new slope profile at southeast/northeast wingwalls.
• Remove the remainder of existing pavement from fire drive to north limit.
• Construction, placement of new 8” reinforced pavement for drive at Shaker Fire Department.
• Construction on new 9” concrete base pavement.
• Fabrication, painting of bridge girders for east/west bridge structures.
• Placement of bearing ends, erection of girders G8 through G16.
• Construction, forming of superstructure for new east bridge.

Notes

• Delivery of girders for the Phase I side, tentatively scheduled for March 11, 2024.
• Anticipated completion for east structure is late spring, early summer of 2024.
• After traffic switches to east bridge, west bridge will be closed/demolished.
• Major items of work are to be completed late 2024.
• DO NOT ENTER CLOSED WORK ZONE AT EAST BRIDGE, DANGEROUS CONDITIONS EXIST

Maintenance of Traffic

• All traffic now uses west bridge, one lane northbound, one lane southbound.
• East bridge is closed, INCLUDING SIDWALK.
• Traffic on Warrensville Road within the work zone is PROHIBITED from making left turns onto Shaker Blvd. east/west.
• Posted detour is in place to reroute traffic having to get to Shaker Blvd. from Warrensville Road within the work zone.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists are PROHIBITED from entering work zones north and south of closed bridge. Follow posted signs at open crosswalks.
• West sidewalk on west bridge is open.
• ABSOLUTELY NO TRESSPASSERS ONTO CLOSED BRIDGE SITE. TRESPASSERS WILL BE TICKETED BY THE SHAKER POLICE.
• DANGEROUS CONDITIONS EXIST WITHIN CLOSED ZONE.

January 3, 2024

• Phase I construction of all new east bridge structures are completed the rear/forward sides, with exception of parapet walls. · Phase I waterproofing of abutments, center retaining walls, wing walls complete. · Phase I abutment excavation, placement of cellular concrete fill complete. · Fabrication of curb plates for both bridge structures is complete.

Upcoming

• Shaping, grading new slope profile off southeast wingwall.
• Placement of conduits, basins and manhole for proposed drainage work at fire station.
• Removal of existing pavement, construction of new pavement for fire station drive apron.
• Fabrication of bridge girders for both bridge structures.

Notes

• Project schedule has been changed to move up completion date. This will result in work being performed through winter.
• Anticipated completion for east structure is late spring, early summer of 2024.
• Once traffic is switched over to east bridge, west bridge will be closed and demolished.
• Major items of work are anticipated to be completed, with both bridges open to traffic by late 2024.
• The progress of work on site during winter months is weather dependent.
• Project is currently on schedule to have both bridge structures complete by end of 2024.
• Fabrication of steel girders for new bridge structures is currently underway, delivery in late February.
• DO NOT ENTER CLOSED WORK ZONE AT EAST BRIDGE, DANGEROUS CONDITIONS EXIST

Maintenance of Traffic

• All traffic now uses west bridge, one lane northbound, one lane southbound.
• East bridge is closed, INCLUDING SIDWALK.
• Traffic on Warrensville Road within the work zone is PROHIBITED from making left turns onto Shaker Blvd. east/west.
• Posted detour is in place to reroute traffic having to get to Shaker Blvd. from Warrensville Road within the work zone.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists are PROHIBITED from entering work zones north and south of closed bridge. Follow posted signs at open crosswalks.
• West sidewalk on west bridge is open.
• ABSOLUTELY NO TRESSPASSERS ONTO CLOSED BRIDGE SITE. TRESPASSERS WILL BE TICKETED BY THE SHAKER POLICE.

November 21, 2023

• Phase I demolition of existing east bridge structure is complete.
• Phase I construction of new east bridge structures complete on rear side, with exception of parapet wall.
• Removal of approach slabs on Phase I side complete.

Upcoming

• Reconstruction of forward center retaining wall, forward abutment, NE wing wall, and pier cap.
• Excavating behind abutments, retaining walls, including waterproofing of same.
• Placement of low density cellular concrete fill behind abutments, retaining walls.
• Shaping, grading new slope profile off southeast wingwall.

October 10, 2023

• Existing box beams, both spans of east bridge removed.
• Demolition of rear/forward abutments, center retaining wall portions complete.
• Rear abutment re-construction, including concrete placement complete.

• Reconstruction of center retaining walls, SE/NE wing walls, including concrete placement.
• Reconstruction of forward abutment portions.
• Demo of existing pier cap, east bridge structure.
• Excavation, waterproofing, and backfill of abutments with engineered fill.

• Project is schedule has been changed to move up completion date. This will result in work being performed through winter.
• Anticipated completion for east structure is late spring, early summer of 2024.
• Once traffic is switched over to east bridge, west bridge will be closed and demolished.
• Major items of work are anticipated to be completed, with both bridges open to traffic by late 2024.
• RTA outage now over, bridge work ongoing with RTA fully operational.
• Project is on schedule, based on work completed for east bridge structure.

• All traffic now uses west bridge, one lane northbound, one lane southbound.
• East bridge is closed, INCLUDING SIDWALK.
• Traffic on Warrensville Road within the work zone is PROHIBITED from making left turns onto Shaker Blvd. east/west.
• Posted detour is in place to reroute traffic having to get to Shaker Blvd. from Warrensville Road within the work zone.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists are PROHIBITED from entering work zones north and south of closed bridges. Follow posted signs at open crosswalks.
• West sidewalk on westbound bridge is open.
• ABSOLUTELY NO TRESSPASSERS ONTO CLOSED BRIDGE SITE. TRESPASSERS WILL BE TICKETED BY THE SHAKER POLICE.

August 28, 2023

Phase I

• Asphalt and crossovers have been completed.
• Traffic has been switched to one lane in each direction onto westbound bridge structure on 8/8 eastbound bridge is closed.
• Guardrails, vandal fence removed from eastbound bridge in preparation for demolition.
• Removal of sidewalks, curbs, traffic islands and pavement are in progress.
• Construction of temporary shoring structure under bridges over RTA tracks started on 8/21.

• Completion of temporary shoring structure under both bridges.
• Excavation behind abutments prior to bridge demolition.
• Demolition of existing eastbound bridge.

• Project schedule has been changed to move the completion date. This will result in work being performed thought the winter.
• Anticipated completion for eastbound structure is late spring, early summer of 2024.
• Once traffic is switched over to the eastbound bridge, the westbound bridge will be closed and demolished.
• Major items of work are anticipated to be completed, with both bridges open to traffic by late 2024.

• All traffic now uses westbound bridge, one lane northbound, one lane southbound.
• Traffic on Warrensville Road within the work zone is PROHIBITED from making left turns onto Shaker Blvd. east/west.
• Posted detour is in place to reroute traffic having to get to Shaker Blvd. from Warrensville Road within the work zone.
• Pedestrians and bicyclists are PROHIBITED from entering work zones north and south of closed bridges. Follow posted signs at open crosswalks.
• West sidewalk on westbound bridge is open.
• ABSOLUTELY NO TRESSPASSERS ONTO CLOSED BRIDGE SITE. TRESPASSERS WILL BE TICKETED BY THE SHAKER POLICE.

July 28, 2023

Phase I

• Building temporary crossovers to reroute all Warrensville Center Road traffic to the southbound bridge.
• August 8^th  Phase I closing the northbound bridge to all traffic. Two-way traffic will be maintained on the southbound bridge.
• Phase I will be in place until late spring 2024.
• Please be advised left turns will be prohibited for southbound Warrensville traffic at Shaker Blvd., eastbound, and for northbound Warrensville traffic at Shaker Blvd., westbound.