Filming for the new Superman movie in downtown Cleveland is in full swing. While the Greater Cleveland Film Commission said this is an economic win for the city, road blockages and heavy traffic are getting intense for some residents and visitors.
You can’t miss the signs downtown Cleveland reading “detour” or “no parking” filling the streets. Starting Friday, Euclid Avenue from East 18th Street through East 21st Street will be closed for filming, blocking roadside entrances to many businesses like Vape Land.
Store owner Adnan Khayt said he’s not too worried about losing foot traffic.
“Maybe we will be in the movie, it would be kind of cool to be,” said Khayt.
Down the road to Public Square, which is closing Monday for filming, visitors from Akron thought parking for a concert Thursday was a pain.
“For parking they have road parking blocked off,” said Dominic Boni. “You can clearly tell whether it’s the crew or placing all the stuff they have. It’s blocked off the side of the road, so street parking, it’s a little bit tough.”