Public Notice: City Infrastructure Upgrades and Advisory Updates for February 27, 2026

Official Meeting: Fair Employment Wage Board

The City of Cleveland hereby notifies the public of the scheduled meeting of the Fair Employment Wage Board on Friday, February 27, 2026. The session will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be held at 1910 Carnegie Avenue in the 3rd Floor Conference Room. This meeting is open to the public as part of the City’s commitment to transparent labor and wage standards. Residents and interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend to observe discussions regarding fair employment practices within the municipality.

Infrastructure and Traffic Advisories

Commuters should be aware of several active construction projects and traffic modifications taking effect or continuing through February 27:

• MLK Jr. Drive Lane Closure: A northbound lane closure on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, between Cedar Avenue and Euclid Avenue, remains in effect to accommodate the construction of the new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building. This modification is expected to cause significant delays during peak hours.
• Enbridge Gas Ohio Pipeline Project: Infrastructure replacement continues in Ward 8. Work is active on East 91st Street (east side from St. Clair Avenue to 763 East 91st Street) and East 92nd Street (west side from St. Clair Avenue to Hillcock Avenue). Work hours are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flagging personnel will be on-site to assist with two-way traffic flow.
• Carnegie Avenue Rehabilitation: Ongoing work between East 79th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive will limit traffic to one lane in each direction. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling through this corridor.

Metroparks Wildlife and Maintenance Closures

Cleveland Metroparks has issued specific notices for Friday, February 27, regarding wildlife management and forest health operations:

• Valley Parkway: Access between Meadows Drive and Chippewa Creek Drive is restricted for wildlife conservation efforts. Additionally, the section from Wooster Road to I-90 is scheduled to reopen at 6:00 a.m. on Friday following overnight management activities.
• Hinckley Reservation: East Drive and the All-Purpose Trail between the Hinckley Lake Spillway Lot and State Road remain closed for forest management. Access to the Indian Point Picnic Area also remains restricted.

Public Procurement and Health Notices

The City of Cleveland’s Office of the Mayor reminds qualified vendors that the closing date for the Request for Qualifications/Proposal regarding regional grant administration services is Friday, February 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Submissions must be directed to the Grants & Fiscal Administrator.

In observation of American Heart Month, the Cleveland Department of Public Health continues to encourage residents to participate in free blood pressure screenings at local recreation centers. This initiative aims to address heart disease, which remains a leading health concern for the Northeast Ohio community.