Pedestrian Bridge Over Shoreway: On The Go

A pedestrian land bridge over the Shoreway from downtown to the North Coast Harbor area is in the works.

A plan is moving forward for a pedestrian land bridge over the Shoreway connecting downtown to the North Coast Harbor area.

Rendering shows a proposed land bridge connection Mall C to North Coast Harbor. Photo by: The Cleveland Browns. Members of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency gathered on Friday to discuss at least five proposals for the region, including First Energy Stadium, the Great Lakes Science Center, the Rock, and Roll Hall of Fame, and Voinovich Park.

The NOACA is requesting that Cleveland add two more versions for analysis. The Ohio Department of Transportation, the City of Cleveland, and Haslam Sports Group contributed $5 million to get the planning and engineering work started on the study.

The bridge, according to NOACA, would help the downtown economy by making it easier for residents and visitors to navigate. The agency requests that the city host public meetings to gather public feedback on the plan. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect our downtown area with our lakefront community," said Kerry McCormack, a council member.

The five proposals that have already been offered range from widening the East 9th street bridge to extending Mall C north, necessitating either removing or reconstructing the Shoreway. NOACA is also taking into account the effects of any project on Route 2 commuters and the impact on shipping access and the Port of Cleveland.

Because of the differences in the plans, NOACA wants to look at how a bridge would affect various modes of transportation, including automobiles, pedestrians, bicycles, and public transportation. According to estimates, the bridge will cost around $230 million to construct. There are currently no public input meetings scheduled.

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