Like many communities in our area, Elyria is experiencing limited road salt availability due to supply issues affecting regional suppliers. Because of these supply constraints, the City of Elyria is conserving salt and carefully managing its use to ensure it is available throughout the winter...
Alerts
Water Main Break – 300 Block High Street
There is a water main break in the 300 block of High Street. The repair crew is on site and has turned off the water to facilitate repairs. Repairs are anticipated to be completed by 11:00 PM today, January 20. Once service is restored, if you experience discolored water, please run cold water...
Water Main Break – 800 Rosewood Dr
There is a water main break in the 800 block of Rosewood Dr. The repair crew is on site and has shut off the water to facilitate repairs. Repairs are expected to be completed today, January 19, by 3:30 PM.
Water Main Break – Garford Avenue
There is a water main break on Garford Avenue between Harvard Avenue and Cornell Avenue. The repair crew is on site and has temporarily shut off the water to facilitate repairs. Repairs are anticipated to be completed today, January 18, by 10:15 PM. Once service is restored, if you experience...
Water Main Break Oxford Ave
There is a water main break in the 300 block of Oxford Avenue, requiring the roadway to be closed and water service to be temporarily shut off while crews complete repairs. No through traffic will be accommodated during this work. Motorists requiring access to 300–338 Oxford Avenue must enter via...
Court Street Delays
Throughout the day today, January 14, 2026, the 100 block of Court Street (in front of Huntington Bank and City Hall) will experience intermittent temporary closures while crews work to remove a large damaged tree. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible and should expect...
Water Main Break & Road Closure
There is a water main break in the 200 block of Olive Street. Olive Street, between Cleveland Street and Greely Street, will be closed today, and water service will be temporarily shut off in the area while crews work to complete repairs. Repairs are anticipated to be completed today, January 13,...
UPDATE Road Closure – Murray Ridge Road at Lowell Street (Jan. 5-9, 2026)
Murray Ridge Road will remain closed beyond the original scheduled dates. Murray Ridge Road, at Lowell Street, will remain closed until the new estimated completion date of end of day January 13th.
Water Main Break
There is a water main break on Melvyn Lane. A repair crew is on site and has temporarily shut off water service to the street to facilitate repairs. Repairs are expected to be completed today, January 9, 2026, by approximately 1:15 p.m. Once service is restored, if you experience discolored water,...
Road Closure on Woodland Avenue
There is a crane blocking the roadway on Woodland Avenue between Persons Court and Spruce Street for tree removal. This section of roadway is currently closed to traffic while crews complete the work. The work is anticipated to be completed by 1:00 PM today, January 6. Emergency vehicles will be...
Water main break– Garford Ave
There is a water main break on Garford Avenue between Princeton Avenue and Cambridge Avenue. Water service to the area has been temporarily turned off to facilitate repairs. Repairs are expected to be completed today, January 5, by 10:45 PM, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Traffic is being...
Water Main Break
There is a water main break at 1046 North Pasadena Ave. The repair crew is on site and has temporarily turned off the water to the area to facilitate repairs. Traffic is reduced to one lane, so expect delays if traveling in the area. Once service is restored, if you experience discolored water,...
Road Closure – Murray Ridge Road at Lowell Street (Jan. 5-9, 2026)
From Monday, January 5, 2026, through Friday, January 9, 2026, Murray Ridge Road will be closed at Lowell Street while crews perform work on underground infrastructure beneath the roadway. Traffic requiring access to Murray Ridge Road north of Lowell Street must detour west on Lowell...
Water Main Break
There is a water main break in the 100 block of Pasadena Avenue. A repair crew is on site and has temporarily turned off water service in the area to facilitate repairs. Traffic is being maintained; however, minor delays are possible in the work zone. Repairs are expected to be completed by 2:00...
Metcalf Road Water Main Break
There is a water main break on Metcalf Road between North Pasadena Avenue and Rosealee Avenue. The repair crew is on site and has shut off water to the area to facilitate repairs. Traffic is being maintained; however, expect delays if traveling in the area. Repairs are anticipated to be completed...
Traffic & Water Service Impacts
Tomorrow, December 23rd, the Water Distribution Department will be closing both northbound lanes and temporarily shutting down the water main on Gulf Road between State Route 57 and Hilliard Road to perform a water main repair. Northbound traffic will be shifted into one southbound lane to...
Water Main Break
There is a water main break in the 200 block of Washington Avenue. A repair crew is on site and has shut off water service to facilitate repairs on Washington Avenue between Broad Street and Harrison Street. Traffic is being maintained with flaggers; motorists traveling in the area should expect...
Lead Service Line Replacement
Crews performing lead service line replacement have moved to the following locations: Ohio Street — between Gulf Road and Glenwood Street. Work is expected to continue in this area through January 22, 2026. Oxford Avenue — between Garford Avenue and Prospect Street. Work is expected to continue in...
Water Main Break
There is a water main break on Washington Avenue between Ohio Street and Columbus Street. A repair crew is on site and has temporarily shut off water service in the area to facilitate repairs. Traffic is reduced to one lane and is being maintained with flaggers. Please expect delays if traveling...
Lowell Street – Emergency Road Closure UPDATE
Lowell Street remains closed between Murray Ridge Road and the railroad bridge. The power company is currently on site completing repairs and anticipates reopening the roadway by approximately 10:00 p.m. today, December 16, 2025, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your patience...