CUY lake link/franklin enhance

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Ohio Department of Transportation $3,503,919.93 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on January 15, 2026, to construct a shared-use path along the Irishtown Bend hillside between the path at Detroit Avenue and Columbus Road, and enhance streetscape along Franklin Avenue in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Work includes new sidewalks, landscaping, and pedestrian lighting as part of the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail. The award carries an ultimate completion date of May 2, 2029.

The Cleveland Metropolitan Park District is the sub-recipient responsible for delivering the shared-use path component of the project. The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal-aid highway funds to states on a formula and discretionary basis under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for highway planning and construction, with project selection made by state DOTs or metropolitan planning organizations in cooperation with local officials. Bicycle and pedestrian projects are among the eligible project categories under this program.

Project description

Construct a shared use path along the irishtown bend hillside between the path at detroit AVE and columbus RD, and enhance streetscape along franklin AVE in the city of cleveland, cuyahoga county. Work includes new sidewalks, landscaping, and pedestrian lighting. Part of the cleveland foundation centennial lake link trail.