The city is working hard to update and maintain our streets. Some of these changes will affect the way you commute and get around the city. This page was created to help keep the public informed of the changes being made and the work in progress.
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A majority of City of Elyria notifications for traffic changes and road closure updates are sent out through the Lorain County Emergency Alerting System. To sign up or for more information, Click Here.
Road Closure Updates
West Avenue between 15th Street and Oberlin Road
Beginning Friday, August 7, street resurfacing will begin on West Avenue between 15th Street and Oberlin Road. The roadway...
Washington Avenue between Depot Street and Ohio Street
Beginning Friday, August 7, street resurfacing will begin on Washington Avenue between Depot Street and Ohio Street. The...
Taylor Street Resurfacing
Beginning Thursday, August 6, street resurfacing will begin on Taylor Street, from State Route 57 east to the North...
Road Closure
On Wednesday, August 5, Abbe Road South will be closed between East Broad Street and Cornell Avenue for sewer repairs. No...
Temporary Westbound Closure on 16th Street at East Avenue
Today, August 3, westbound 16th Street will be closed at East Avenue while crews repair the roadway. Only emergency...
Road Work – 847 Purdue Ave
Road surface repairs are taking place today, July 28th until 4pm at 847 Purdue Ave. As a result, Purdue Ave is closed to...
Hydrant Flushing 7/27/26
Water Distribution will be flushing hydrants on the Following streets on 7/27/2026. Customers in the area may experience...
Road Closure Notice
Today, July 24, the 300 block of 15th Street is closed to all traffic while crews install a new water tap. Only emergency...
Pedestrian Advisory – Sidewalk Closures at Railroad Bridges
Beginning Monday, July 27, The Ruhlin Company will begin rehabilitation work on the Norfolk Southern railroad bridges over...
East Ave Temporary Road Closure Update
As of today, July 20th the Northbound direction of East Avenue between 16th Street and Wooster Street has reopened. ...
East Ave Temporary Road Closure
East Ave is temporarily closed between 16th Street and Wooster Street while crews repair sewer lines. Only emergency...
Traffic Update
Today, July 14, the southbound lane of Murray Ridge Road at the railroad crossing has reopened to traffic. The northbound...
Traffic Advisory
Today, July 14, Murray Ridge Road will be closed to southbound traffic at the railroad crossing until approximately 3:00...
Road Closure Notice
Beginning Wednesday, July 8, CSX will be performing upgrades to the railroad crossing on Griswold Road between Lake Avenue...
Hydrant Flushing 7/6/2026
Water Distribution will be flushing hydrants on the Following streets on 7/6/2026. Customers in the area may experience...