Van Aken District

In early 2014, Shaker residents will see the first changes planned for the Van Aken district. The Warrensville/Van Aken/Chagrin intersection, where six roads now converge, has long been the bane of area drivers. The reconfiguration will create a standard four-way intersection, reducing wait times, confusion and congestion.

The road reconfiguration paves the way for a vibrant and walkable mixed-use district as envisioned by the Warrensville/Van Aken Transit-Oriented Development Plan.

View the project update presentation.

View the proposed intersection layout.

February 2012: Full Funding Achieved

Full funding, in the amount of $18.5M, has been achieved for the reconfiguration of the Warrensville/Van Aken intersection. The last piece of funding was secured at the end of January 2012 when the District One Public Works Integrating Committee accepted the staff recommendation and approved an Issue One grant of $4.4M.

Funding will be used to:

• Reconfigure the Warrensville/Van Aken/Chagrin 6-way intersection to a 4-way intersection with turns permitted in all directions
• Reduce wait times at the signal light
• Relocate Northfield Road to the south
• Close Van Aken Boulevard between Warrensville Center and Farnsleigh
• Straighten Farnsleigh at Chagrin Boulevard
• Add trees and other landscaping on all roads

View press release

January 2012: RTA Blue Line Track Extension Alternatives Analysis

RTA is seeking federal funding for the rapid transit track extension. As part of the funding application process, RTA is analyzing the alternatives and impacts for extending the Blue Line rapid transit tracks through the Warrensville /Van Aken intersection to various endpoints including I-480 and I-271. For more information, visit the RTA website.

Project History

Planning for the Van Aken District project started with public meetings in 2007. Learn more about the project history here.