Cleveland is shining for the whole country to see this weekend.
The Guardians are hosting the American League Championship Series beginning Thursday night, at Progressive Field. It is Rock & Roll Hall of Fame week with the induction ceremony taking place on Saturday. And the Browns take on their Ohio rival, the Cincinnati Bengals, on Sunday.
All that fun comes at a price for folks driving downtown. Expect some traffic delays, parking restrictions and road closures, according to a news release from the City of Cleveland.
City officials caution that the following information is subject to change based on vehicle and pedestrian volume. They encourage people heading downtown this weekend to use public transit.
Parking Restrictions
East 9th Street (from Euclid Avenue to Carnegie Avenue), Prospect Avenue (from East 9th Street to Ontario Street), and Huron Road (from Ontario Street to Prospect Avenue) will have restrictions in place:
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Thursday, October 17
From 4:00 PM on Friday, October 18 to 1:00 AM on Saturday, October 19
From 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 19 to 1:00 AM on Sunday, October 20
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday, October 20, restrictions will be in place on:
· Lakeside Avenue – From East 9th Street to West 9th Street
· St. Clair Avenue – From East 9th Street to West 9th Street
· East 9th Street – From Lakeside Avenue to Carnegie Avenue
· West 9th Street – From Front Avenue to West Superior Avenue
· East 9th Street – From Carnegie Avenue to Lakeside Avenue
· West 3rd Street – From Lakeside Avenue to St. Clair Avenue
· Additional streets surrounding the football stadium
“It is always best practice to check nearby poles, posts, and meters to look for signage outlining restrictions,” city officials said in a release.
Exit Ramp/ Cleveland Road Closures
Several Route 2 ramps will close on Sunday, October 20, including:
· West 3rd Street Westbound Off-Ramp – Approximately 10:00 AM
· West 3rd Street Northbound/Southbound Lanes – Approximately 10:00 AM
North of Lakeside Avenue will be closed, but access to The Pit lot and Cuyahoga County lot will be maintained
East 9th Westbound – Approximately 10:00 AM
North of Lakeside Avenue will be closed, but access to the Willard Garage and Jones Day Garage will be maintained
· East 9th Eastbound – Approximately 10:20 AM
· West 28th Street – Approximately 10:40 AM
· West 6th Street – Approximately 11:00 AM
Parking Lots & Garage information
· Gateway Garage – Rate is $20 all weekend
· Willard Garage – Opens at 7:00 AM on Sunday and rate is $40; closed on Saturday
· Municipal Lot – Opens at 5:00 AM on Sunday and rate is $40 per space
View Muni Lot rules, regulations, and other reminders here.
