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| State Route 14 (Ohio) | |
|---|---|
| State | OH |
| Type | SR |
| Route | 14 |
| Length mi | 70.46 |
| Established | 1924 |
| Direction a | West |
| Terminus a | Cleveland |
| Direction b | East |
| Terminus b | Youngstown |
| Counties | Cuyahoga County, Summit County, Portage County, Mahoning County |
| Previous type | SR |
| Previous route | 13 |
| Next type | SR |
| Next route | 15 |
State Route 14 (Ohio) is an east–west state highway in northeastern Ohio, connecting the urban core of Cleveland with the industrial and post‑industrial landscapes of Youngstown via suburban and exurban corridors through Summit County and Mahoning County. The route links with multiple federal and state routes, serving as a regional arterial that interfaces with interstates and US routes near population centers such as Akron and Warren. SR 14 supports commuter, commercial, and freight movements across a portion of the Great Lakes region.
SR 14 begins on the east side of Cleveland near neighborhoods adjacent to I-90 and proceeds southeast through suburban corridors abutting Cuyahoga County communities and near landmarks such as Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and corridors connecting to SR 2. Eastbound the highway traverses Summit County suburbs, intersecting withI-77 and I-271 proximate to Akron and industrial districts historically associated with Akron Rubber Strike, and passes near academic institutions including University of Akron. Continuing southeast, SR 14 enters Portage County and skirts municipalities like Kent and Ravenna, where it connects to SR 59 and US 224. In Mahoning County the route joins with SR 46 and links to US 62 and I-80 approaches near Warren before terminating in Youngstown near the Mahoning River and rail corridors historically used by Pennsylvania Railroad. The corridor alternates between two‑lane rural segments, four‑lane divided sections, and urban arterials with signalized intersections near downtowns.
The designation emerged during the 1920s state highway renumbering that coincided with expansion of US highways and the development of intercity routes used during the Roaring Twenties automobile boom. Early alignments followed preexisting turnpikes and county roads associated with antebellum transportation improvements and connected textile and steel hubs during the industrial era. Mid‑20th century changes paralleled construction of Interstates such as I-80 and I-90, prompting rerouting and concurrency with US 422 and US 224 in sections to accommodate evolving traffic patterns. Urban renewal projects in Cleveland and Youngstown affected termini and alignments in the 1960s and 1970s, while late 20th and early 21st century resurfacing, bridge replacements, and safety upgrades have been implemented in coordination with the Ohio Department of Transportation and federal funding programs following standards influenced by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
The route intersects several principal corridors: - Western terminus area: near I-90, connections to SR 2. - Summit County junctions: interchanges with I-77 and proximity to I-271 and junctions with US 224. - Portage County crossings: intersections with SR 59 and access to Kent State University corridors. - Mahoning County links: concurrency or junctions with US 62, access to I-80 via arterials, and eastern terminus in Youngstown near SR 11 approaches and regional rail lines such as former Pennsylvania Railroad rights‑of‑way. Specific interchange types include at‑grade crossings, diamond interchanges, and signalized urban junctions managed under county and state traffic control standards.
Traffic volumes vary from high urban peak flows in Cleveland suburbs and Akron metropolitan areas to lower rural Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) in Portage County segments. Freight movements include truck traffic linking distribution centers that serve the Great Lakes Seaway and Midwestern supply chains. Maintenance responsibilities rest with the Ohio Department of Transportation for state‑maintained segments, coordinated with county engineers in Cuyahoga County, Summit County, Portage County, and Mahoning County for local connectors. Projects frequently use federal aid programs administered through Federal Highway Administration directives, and safety audits sometimes reference guidance from organizations such as the AASHTO.
Planned improvements have included pavement rehabilitation, bridge replacements aligned with National Bridge Inspection Standards, and targeted corridor safety projects funded through state transportation budgets and federal discretionary grants administered in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation. Corridor planning documents reference multimodal integration near Akron Canton Airport environs and transit connections with agencies such as the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority and Western Reserve Transit Authority. Long‑range proposals consider capacity upgrades, access management strategies influenced by Complete Streets principles in urbanized segments, and coordination with regional economic development agencies to support revitalization in Youngstown and Warren. Active studies evaluate environmental impacts under policies shaped by the National Environmental Policy Act for substantial reconstruction or realignment projects.