An access causeway has been installed on the Cuyahoga River as part of a bridge replacement project. The hazard is located just downstream of the Crain Ave bridge crossing  the river. It is approximately 1 mile downstream of the River Bend put in: 100 yards upstream of the historical Brady’s Leap.

The causeway restricts the river flow from 70 feet to a 21 foot wide sluice with a bridge crossing. During high water periods, this causes increased flow speeds and a point for strainer debris collection. Paddlers should avoid the area during high water flows. A possible portage exists on river right, but high water might prevent easy exit from the river flow.  Be sure to check water conditions at causeway before entering waterway.
 

The project completion date is the fall of 2012. The hazard will remain until the bridge replacement project is completed.

Contact: James Bowling, P.E.              City Engineer Phone: 330-678-8106 Email: bowlingj@kent-ohio.org

City of Kent Department of Public Service Division of Engineering