Drivers across Summit County should plan for delays and detours over the next week. The Ohio Department of Transportation has scheduled new restrictions on I-76 and State Route 8, along with several ongoing projects on other major routes. All work remains weather permitting and could change.
I-76 bridge repairs, Norton
Bridge repair work continues on I-76 over State Route 21. Two lanes remain open on that stretch through early October. The ramp from State Route 21 south to I-76 east stays closed. Drivers should follow State Route 21 south to State Route 585, then State Route 21 north to I-76 east. The ramp from I-76 east to State Route 21 north is also closed. That detour runs along I-76 east to Cleveland Massillon Road, then west on I-76 to State Route 21 north.
A new weekend closure begins at 6 p.m. Friday, September 25. I-76 east at State Route 261 narrows to one lane through 6 a.m. Monday, September 28. The ramp from State Route 261 to I-76 east closes during that window. Drivers should take State Route 261 to State Route 21 south, then State Route 585 and State Route 21 north to reach I-76 east.
I-77 noise wall, Akron
Noise wall installation continues on I-77 northbound between Waterloo Road and Lovers Lane. Occasional lane restrictions remain possible there. Crews expect the project to finish late this fall.
I-77 widening, Fairlawn and Bath Township
Roadway widening and resurfacing continues on I-77 between Ghent Road and Everett Road. Various lane closures stay in place. This project should also wrap up late this fall.
I-277/U.S. Route 224 bridge work, Akron and Coventry Township
The ramp from I-77 northbound to I-277/U.S. Route 224 westbound remains reduced to one lane through mid October. I-277/U.S. Route 224 over I-77 also stays down to one lane in each direction for bridge repairs. Crews do not expect that project to finish until June.
I-480 bridge deck replacement, Hudson and Twinsburg
Various lane restrictions remain on I-480 eastbound and westbound over Stow Road. Stow Road under I-480 stays closed through mid November. Drivers should follow Old Mill Road to Ravenna Road, then Middleton Road. Crews expect the project to finish in late November.
State Route 8, Akron: Sunday closures
State Route 8 sees the most disruption this week. On Sunday, September 27, State Route 8 north and southbound will close completely between Perkins Street and Tallmadge Avenue. That closure runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for bridge construction. Drivers should follow I-76 westbound to I-77 northbound, then I-271 northbound to State Route 8.
Several ramps close that same morning between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. Those include Howe Avenue to State Route 8 south, Cuyahoga Avenue to State Route 8 south, Tallmadge Avenue to State Route 8 south, Glenwood Avenue to State Route 8 south and Buchtel Street to State Route 8 north. The I-76 westbound to State Route 8 northbound ramp also closes. That detour follows I-76 west to I-77 north, then I-271 north to State Route 8. Crews will additionally close the I-76/I-77 eastbound to State Route 8 northbound ramp. Drivers there should take I-77 southbound to I-277 westbound, then I-76/Kenmore Leg northbound to I-77 northbound, I-271 northbound and State Route 8.
State Route 8, Akron: Ongoing detours
East North Street under State Route 8 stays closed through late October. Eastbound drivers should follow Howard Street to Glenwood Avenue, then Dan Street to North Street. Westbound drivers should take Dan Street to Glenwood Avenue, then Howard Street.
All three lanes of State Route 8 north and southbound remain shifted onto the new southbound bridge. Several ramps stay closed into the fall. Perkins Street to State Route 8 north requires a detour via Perkins Street, Goodkirk Street, Buchtel Avenue and Fountain Street. State Route 8 northbound to Glenwood Avenue detours via Tallmadge Avenue to Home Avenue. State Route 8 south to Buchtel Avenue detours via State Route 8 south, Perkins Street and Goodkirk Street.
State Route 82 bridge repairs, Sagamore Hills Township
A section of the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail under State Route 82 stays closed through early November for bridge repairs.
State Route 91 bridge replacement, Munroe Falls
State Route 91 between River Road and Munroe Falls Avenue remains closed through late October for a bridge replacement. Drivers should follow State Route 261 to State Route 8, then State Route 59.
State Route 261 resurfacing, Norton and Akron
Resurfacing and bridge repair work continues on State Route 261 between the Medina County line and Romig Road. Work also continues between I-77 and State Route 59. Various lane restrictions should remain through late October.
State Route 303 culvert, Richfield Township
State Route 303 just east of I-77 closes Wednesday, September 30, for a culvert replacement. That closure lasts through mid October. Drivers should follow I-271 south to I-77 south, then State Route 176/Broadview Road to State Route 303.
Highland Road and Valley View Road, Macedonia
Roadway widening continues at the intersection of Highland Road and Valley View Road. Various lane restrictions remain in place. Crews expect that project to finish in December.
FAQs
Which Summit County roads have new closures this week?
I-76 near Norton and State Route 8 in Akron both have new weekend restrictions, alongside several ongoing projects listed above.
Will State Route 8 close completely in Akron?
Yes, but only briefly. It closes between Perkins Street and Tallmadge Avenue from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, September 27, for bridge construction.
What is the detour for the I-76 closure near State Route 261?
Drivers should take State Route 261 to State Route 21 south, then State Route 585 and State Route 21 north to reach I-76 east.
When does Stow Road reopen under I-480?
Stow Road stays closed through mid November, with drivers detoured to Old Mill Road, Ravenna Road and Middleton Road.
Is any of this work subject to change?
Yes. All listed projects are weather permitting and schedules could shift.
