Grafton Township, Lorain County, Ohio

As winter in Grafton begins, the township road crew is gearing up for their winter duties. This time of year removal of snow from township roadways is a priority. Usually, salt is spread on the roads at the start of a storm. Then when snow starts to accumulate, the roads are plowed with one single pass in each direction. After the initial plowing, the plow will be returning and may block your driveway with additional snow. It is important not to throw snow into the street when shoveling driveways or mailboxes. In our attempt to remove snow from the roads, plowed snow often damages mailboxes. Wet, heavy snow increases the chance for damage; make sure your mailbox is secured tightly on a sturdy post. The township road crew makes every effort to avoid causing damage to mailboxes.

The following Roads are serviced by Grafton Township:

• Erhart Road – between Island Road and Route 57
• Erhart Northern – between Route 303 and Grafton Eastern
• Crocker – between Cowley Road and Valley City line
• Law Road – between Medina County line and Vermont Street
• Neff Road – between Medina County line and Dunham Road
• Dunham Road – from Route 83 east to the Medina County line and from Neff to Chamberlin
• Island Road – between Route 303 and Law Road
• Crook Street – between Route 57 and Chamberlin and from Chamberlin to the railroad
• Chamberlain Road – from Law Road south to Dunham Road
• Dellwood
• The subdivisions of Highlands, Haystacks and Country Woods

The following Roads are serviced by Lorain County:

• Island Road - between Route 303 and Eaton Township Line
• Mennell Road - between Neff and Route 57
• Chamberlain Road - between Law Road and Crook Street
• Cowley Road - between Route 303 and Crocker Road
• Grafton Eastern - between Route 83 and Erhart Northern

The following Roads are serviced by The State of Ohio:

• State Route 303
• State Route 83
• State Route 57

All travelers on the township roads please remember that when you see a missing road sign or find a dangerous situation on any township roadway, you are asked to contact the township road department or a township trustee as soon as possible. Should you leave a message after hours, please remember to include your name and contact information so we can confirm the location and the needed repair.

We also ask that residents do not place leaves, brush or other yard debris in the ditches. This will restrict drainage from township roads. Please try to keep personal property far enough off the road right of way to ensure the township’s ability to maintain ditches and ensure everyone's safety.

The extent of work done on the roads throughout the township can range from widening, new drain work, resurfacing, correcting or replacing ditch lines, ditch enclosures and culvert replacement. Repairing potholes that have developed is an ongoing project throughout the township. Spring through the fall months will find many of the roads repaired throughout the township.

Maintaining the road system is a multifaceted task. Other projects that are involved in the broad spectrum of work done by the Grafton Township Road Department includes brush cutting, sign replacement and installation, vehicle maintenance, mowing, maintenance and funeral internments in the cemeteries, township complex projects and upkeep of the existing park areas.

Helpful phone numbers:

• ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation) 440-774-6681
• Lorain County Garage 440-326-5880