Major intersection overhaul coming to Warren, Howland
Drivers in Warren and Howland Township can expect changes at a busy intersection beginning in summer 2026.
The Trumbull County Engineer’s office announced plans Wednesday for an $865,000 project to improve the junction of Elm Road, Reeves Road and Genesee Avenue.
The project, slated for completion by summer 2027, aims to improve traffic flow, safety, and accessibility for pedestrians and drivers.
Key improvements include adding dedicated turn lanes from Genesee Avenue onto Elm Road, both for right turns toward the east and left turns toward the west.
The current connection between Reeves Road and Genesee Avenue will be removed. Genesee Avenue will be reconfigured with new dedicated left and right turn lanes for southbound traffic and will allow two-way traffic where it connects to Reeves Road.
Engineers feel the changes will be more efficient and safer than the traffic pattern now.
"Coming northbound if one car is trying to make a left we’ll stack a few cars back to the south,” Gary Shaffer, the Deputy Engineer for the Trumbull County Engineer's Office said. “If a car is coming through and a cars making a left to go onto Reeves Road then cars will stack into the intersection creating an unsafe condition."
The plans also call for a new traffic signal, updated sidewalks and curb ramps to meet accessibility standards, and drainage improvements and new pavement markings.
No property will need to be acquired for the project, either permanently or temporarily, according to the County Engineer.
During construction, Genesee Avenue will not have direct access to Elm Road, and vice versa. Detours will direct traffic along Atlantic Street NE to reach Elm Road or Genesee Avenue.
Information about construction, road closures and detours will be posted along affected roads and on the Trumbull County Engineer’s website before work begins. Access to homes and businesses within the construction zone will be maintained throughout the project.
Trumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro is seeking public comments on the potential social, environmental, and economic effects, including impacts on residents, the local economy and historic resources.
Public comment is open until July 26.
