Lead service line replacement is taking place on East River Street, between East Bridge Street and Frank Court. Traffic is being maintained; however, delays should be expected. Crews will be working in the area until the end of the workday today, December 3, 2025.
Alerts
Emergency Road Closure
Gulf Road is currently closed at 1350 Gulf Road for an emergency tree removal. The roadway is expected to reopen by 4:30 p.m. today, December 1, 2025. Northbound traffic may detour via Burns Road → Naples Road → Antoinette Road. Southbound traffic should follow the same detour in reverse. Please...
Parking Restrictions
The Student Mock Trial event will be held at the Lorain County Justice Center (225 Court Street) on Friday, December 5, 2025. Parking spaces on both sides of 2nd Street, between Court Street and West Avenue, will be reserved for buses only from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please plan to use other...
Elywood Dr water main break
There has been a water main break on Elywood Dr. The repair crew has temporarily shut off the water main to facilitate repairs. Work is expected to be completed by November 28 at 2:00 a.m. All traffic will be maintained; however, there may be slight delays when traveling in the area. Once service...
2025 Thanksgiving Schedule
City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving. There is NO sanitation pickup Thursday, November 27. Sanitation pickup resumes Friday, November 28, on a one-day delay.
Water Main Break – 200 block of Michigan Avenue
There is a water main break in the 200 block of Michigan Avenue. A repair crew is on site and has shut down the water main to facilitate repairs. Repairs are expected to be completed today, November 21, 2025, around 4:00 p.m. Until then, residents in the affected area will be without water...
Ford Road Closure
Ford Road will be closed to all traffic at 6099 Ford Road starting tomorrow, November 18, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., and—weather permitting—will remain closed until 11:00 a.m. for the removal of a damaged tree. Only emergency vehicles will be accommodated. Access to properties from 5586 through 6099 Ford...
After Hours Road Work
Beginning tonight, November 17, 2025, and continuing into the late evening hours, concrete work will be underway in the new Riverfield Run Subdivision, located off Indian Hollow Road between Grafton Road and Butternut Ridge Road. This work will generate construction-related noise beyond normal...
Road Closure
Beginning today, Monday, November 17th, 2025, concrete work will take place on East River Street between East Bridge Street and Buckeye Street (in front of the GetGo gas station). The road will be closed to all southbound traffic; only emergency vehicles will be permitted. Weather permitting, the...
After hours road work
Beginning tomorrow, November 13, 2025, and continuing into the late evening hours, concrete work will be underway in the new Riverfield Run Subdivision, located off Indian Hollow Road between Grafton Road and Butternut Ridge Road. This work will generate construction-related noise beyond normal...
East River Street Closed for Road Repairs
Today, November 10, 2025, East River Street will be closed for road repairs between Clark Street and East Bridge St. Traffic will be detoured via Broad Street. The work is expected to last throughout the day, with the roadway scheduled to reopen by the end of the day, weather permitting. Please...
Water Main Break
There is a water main break on Kenwood Street. A repair crew is on site and has temporarily shut off water service to all of Kenwood Street. Traffic is being maintained; however, delays should be expected. Repairs are anticipated to be completed before the end of the day today November 7, 2025....
REMINDER: Road Closures – REVS22 Veterans Half Marathon (November 8th, 2025)
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the REVS22K Veterans Half Marathon will take place in Elyria. To accommodate the race, the following road closures will be in effect from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Middle Avenue – from 16th Street to Broad Street Broad Street – from Court Street to East Avenue...
Water Main Break
Due to a water main break, water service is currently off on Foster Avenue between Franklin Street and Furnace Street, and on Furnace Street between Taft Avenue and Bond Street. Crews are on site, and repairs are expected to be completed by 4:00p.m. today, November 6, 2025.
After hours Road Work
Beginning today, November 6, 2025, and continuing into the late evening hours, concrete work will be underway in the new Riverfield Run Subdivision, located off Indian Hollow Road between Grafton Road and Butternut Ridge Road. This work will generate construction-related noise beyond normal...
Lead Line Abatement Project
The lead service line abatement project is progressing. Intermittent lane closures will take place in the following areas beginning today, November 5, 2025. Weather permitting, work is expected to be completed on or about November 25, 2025. -8th Street – between Middle Avenue and East Avenue...
Temporary Traffic Lights and Road Repairs
Today, November 5, 2025, temporary traffic lights will be in place in the area of West River Road South and 16th Street while crews perform road repairs. The temporary traffic lights will remain in operation overnight to guide vehicles and will be removed tomorrow, November 6, 2025, once the new...
REVS22K Veterans Half Marathon Road Closures
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the REVS22K Veterans Half Marathon will take place in Elyria. To accommodate the race, the following road closures will be in effect from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Middle Avenue – from 16th Street to Broad Street Broad Street – from Court Street to East Avenue...
Water Main Break – 900 Block of Sandalwood Drive
There is a water main break in the 900 block of Sandalwood Drive. A repair crew is on site and has temporarily turned off water service in the area to facilitate repairs. Repairs are expected to be completed by 4:00 p.m. today, November 4, 2025. Once service is restored, if you experience...
Ongoing Lead Service Line and Street Restoration Work
The City of Elyria currently has several contractors performing lead service line abatement and street paving/restoration work throughout the city. Beginning Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and continuing through the end of the month, parking and travel may be intermittently restricted on the...