Summary
Signal retiming recommended by Path Master goes live April 8, with Laketran moving its bus stop to the west side of the intersection. Council Member Blake wants to know if these changes could eliminate the need for a controversial northbound turn lane on Chillicothe; the engineer says they'll observe and decide later.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through the city's existing engineering and road program budgets; no new cost announced.
Commuters and residents stuck in the city's worst traffic bottleneck.
Drivers stuck in backups when stopped cars block Chillicothe Road and Mentor Avenue.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Traffic Pattern Change at Mentor Civic Center Park
Traffic Pattern Change at Mentor Civic Center Park City of Mentor, Ohio
Mentor City Council — 2026-04-21
Cook flagged blocked business driveways northbound; the city has implemented signal timing changes from Center Street to the Painesville Township line with meaningful improvements, and will consider a 'Do Not Block Drive' sign.
Mentor City Council — 2026-04-07
Signal retiming recommended by Path Master goes live April 8, with Laketran moving its bus stop to the west side of the intersection. Council Member Blake wants to know if these changes could eliminate the need for a controversial northbound turn lane on Chillicothe; the engineer says they'll observe and decide later.
Mentor City Council — 2026-03-17
Blake pressed again for progress on the congested intersection; police have stepped up enforcement near Zappy's Car Wash and the city is still studying signal timing and capacity options.
Mentor studying fix for backed-up intersection at Mentor Avenue, Chillicothe and Heisley Road
Mentor studying fix for backed-up intersection at Mentor Avenue, Chillicothe and Heisley Road Cleveland 19 News
Mentor City Council — 2026-02-17
The intersection backs up year-round, made worse by car-wash queueing on nice winter days. Two traffic studies are underway and a right-turn lane on Chillicothe Road may go in next year's budget.
Mentor City Council — 2026-01-20
Councilman Blake reports severe, intermittent backups of four to five light cycles; two traffic studies are already underway, and the city is installing a permanent camera at the intersection.
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