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Ohio State Route 283

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Existed:
  
1932 – present

West end:
  
US 6 in Cleveland

Length
  
47.89 km

Tourist routes:
  
LECT

East end:
  
US 20 in Painesville

Constructed
  
1932

Ohio State Route 283

Counties
  
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Lake County, Ohio

State Route 283 (SR 283) is an east–west state highway in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus at U.S. Route 6 2½ miles northeast of Downtown Cleveland, and its eastern terminus at U.S. Route 20 (Erie Street) in Painesville. Most of the route is known as Lake Shore Boulevard until it approaches the Grand River in Lake County. During its final stretch, its name changes to Olive Street, River Street, and finally to Richmond Street. The entire highway is part of the Lake Erie Circle Tour.

Contents

Map of OH-283, Ohio, USA

History

  • 1932 – Original route established; route east of current State Route 175 was State Route 175 before 1929, and was then the former State Route 6 from 1929 to 1932.
  • 1959 – 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Downtown Cleveland to 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Euclid upgraded to freeway and dually certified with State Route 2.
  • 1962 – Interstate 90 certification added to freeway portion 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Downtown Cleveland to 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Euclid.
  • References

    Ohio State Route 283 Wikipedia