Intersection Changes at State Route 83 and State Route 162 in Medina County

Beginning Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the intersection of State Route 83 (Avon Lake Road) and State Route 162 (Chatham Road) will be converted to an all-way stop intersection, meaning all approaches to the intersection will be required to stop. Currently, this intersection operates as a two-way stop requiring only traffic along SR 162 to stop before entering or crossing SR 83.

A review of crash data between 2019-2023 reported 21 total crashes, 17 of which were angle crashes. As an outcome of the study, ODOT has decided to make the intersection an all-way stop in effort to improve safety at the intersection.

The all-way stop is being implemented in accordance with new traffic control guidelines from the Federal Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). While studies show that a roundabout would provide the greatest safety and service benefit at this intersection, a funding source for such a project has not been determined at this time. An all-way stop is the most cost-effective solution that can be implemented immediately to improve safety quickly. ODOT will continue to monitor the intersection to ensure the all-way stop is operating as intended.

Motorists will be alerted to upcoming changes starting Wednesday, November 19 through posted signage along SR 83 and SR 162.