Attention Motorists: Attention Motorists: I-90 east will remain closed through the Friday morning rush and is expected to reopen onto the new bridge by 6 a.m. Monday, November 25. Click In order to make the final traffic switch and place ALL traffic on the new Innerbelt Bridge, inbound I-90 (east) will be closed between I-490 and I-77 beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 21.and is expected to reopen onto the new bridge by 6 a.m. Monday, November 25. Click here for a map of the closure and alternate routes during the Friday morning commute.

Major delays along inbound I-90 east, I-71 north, I-77 north and SR 176 north are expected – particularly during the Friday morning rush. Motorists will be detoured via I-490 east to I-77 north.

Our advice to commuters is:

· Ride RTA: Leave the driving to someone else! Use RTA’s rail, bus, park-n-ride and other services to avoid congestion.

· Use alternate routes: The West Shoreway, Detroit Avenue and Lorain Avenue provide inbound access from the west. W 25th Street/Pearl Road provides access from points south. Crews will also temporarily reopen the W 14th Street Tremont on-ramp to the Innerbelt during the Friday morning commute. Broadway Avenue and Woodland Avenue provide inbound access from the southeast.

· Carpool: Riding with a buddy or two can reduce congestion.

· Use alternate forms of transportation: Bike and walk if you can!

· Allow plenty of extra time: Commute times are expected to increase during this closure.

· Pack your patience: Use good driving skills and sound judgment during the Friday morning commute. Be courteous to other drivers.