Pending Items That Affect Businesses

As of June 30, 2026

Lorain Road Resurfacing

The resurfacing of Lorain Rd from Sterns Rd to Canterbury Rd is expected to start in August. The project will include a mid-block pedestrian crossing at the library. Business access problems may occur. The project is an ODOT and City project.

Dover Center Rd Resurfacing

The resurfacing project of Dover Center Rd is being done by the city and the County from Butternut Ridge Rd to Mill Rd. Business access from Lorain Rd to Brookpark Extension may be affected. No completion date has been provided.

Lorain Columbia Intersection

The city plans to straighten the intersection of Lorain Rd and Columbia Rd. This will entail the acquisition and demolishing of business and residential property in the proposed new roadway. Plans and dates for the project have not yet been developed. Financing and property acquisition have yet to be put in place. That portion of the existing roadway that will be torn up and vacant land created will be owned by the city and eventually sold for development.

Brookpark Extension

The city has developed a plan to reconfigure Brookpark Extension. It will be a two lane road with two lanes remaining at the intersections. The area created by eliminating two lanes will become angle parking. The city has indicated that the owners of the stores on Brookpark Extension have met with the city and they have approved what is proposed. No timetable for the change has been established.

Zoning Code Revisions

The city is in the process of reviewing the Zoning Code for areas where it might be revised. In the past this has been done by a committee which included Chamber representation. To date, this is not the path that the city is taking.

City Council

City Council is on vacation during July. No council meetings or council committee meetings are scheduled. Special meetings can be called. 

Disclaimer
Information is provided for general informational purposes and is based on updates available to the Chamber at the time of publication. Project details, timelines, and plans are subject to change. Please contact the appropriate government agency for the most current information. The Chamber is not responsible for changes, delays, or impacts resulting from reliance on this information.