Guests attending events at Rocket Arena should plan for extra travel time due to ongoing road construction in the area surrounding downtown Cleveland. Lane restrictions on Huron Road and Ontario Street remain in effect through mid-November, while a separate ramp closure near the arena has now reopened ahead of schedule. Here's what you need to know before you head downtown.

Huron Road & Ontario Street Lane Restrictions

Since Monday, June 22, guests should continue to expect lane restrictions on Huron Road and Ontario Street between the Detroit-Superior Bridge and the Lorain-Carnegie Bridge. These restrictions remain in effect through mid-November as part of the City of Cleveland's Memorial Bridges Loop project.

• Huron Road eastbound (between Detroit Avenue and Ontario Street): Reduced to a single lane. Additional turn lanes have been added at intersections to help manage flow.
• Ontario Street southbound (between Huron Road and Carnegie Avenue): Reduced to a single lane.
• Detroit Avenue eastbound at Huron Road: Reduced to one left-turn lane and one combined through/right-turn lane. The bicycle lane merges with vehicle traffic through this intersection.
• Parking restrictions: May also occur on Huron Road between W. 3rd Street and Superior Avenue (north side/westbound).

E. 9th Street Ramp Closure — Now Reopened

Good news for guests who use this route: the eastbound I-90 exit ramp to East 9th Street has reopened ahead of schedule as part of the ongoing Innerbelt construction project.

• Closed: June 29, 2026
• Reopened: Ahead of its original late-October target
• Why it closed: Crews removed, replaced, and relocated the existing ramp as part of broader improvements to the regional highway system

Guests can once again use this ramp to access Rocket Arena. As with any active work zone, expect the possibility of short-term or intermittent restrictions as the broader Innerbelt project continues.

Plan Ahead for Your Next Visit

With one active work zone remaining near the arena, we recommend:

• Building in extra time for your commute, especially if you typically approach via Huron Road or Ontario Street.
• Checking real-time traffic conditions before you leave.
• Following signage in the Huron Road and Ontario Street corridor, where turn lanes and lane configurations have changed.

We know construction can be an inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as these regional improvements move forward.