Drivers in Summit County will run into several new closures this week, along with a long list of projects that continue. All work is weather permitting.
Closest to Nordonia Hills
State Route 303, Richfield Township: SR 303 just east of I-77 is closed through mid-October for a culvert replacement. The detour is I-271 south to I-77 south to SR 176/Broadview Rd. to SR 303. This is a new impact.
Highland Rd. and Valley View Rd., Macedonia: The intersection has various lane restrictions for roadway widening. Work is expected to finish in December 2026.
State Route 82, Sagamore Hills Township: A portion of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail under SR 82 is closed through early November for bridge repairs. Crews expect to finish in early November 2026.
Interstate 480, Hudson and Twinsburg: Eastbound and westbound I-480 over Stow Rd. has various lane restrictions for bridge deck replacement. Stow Rd. under I-480 is closed through mid-November. The detour is Old Mill Rd. to Ravenna Rd. to Middleton Rd. Estimated completion is late November 2026.
Interstate 77 and Interstate 277
I-277/U.S. 224 bridge deck replacement, Akron and Coventry Township: Two new closures begin Tuesday evening, October 13, and last until 6 a.m. Wednesday, October 14.
- I-77 southbound at U.S. 224 will be closed. The detour is I-277 west to Main St. to I-277 east.
- The ramp from I-77 north to I-277 west will be closed. The detour is U.S. 224 east to Kelly Ave. to U.S. 224 west.
The ramp from I-77 northbound to I-277/U.S. 224 westbound stays reduced to one lane through mid-October. I-277/U.S. 224 over I-77 has one lane in each direction for bridge repairs. That work is expected to wrap up in June 2028.
I-77 noise wall, Akron: I-77 northbound between Waterloo Rd. and Lovers Lane has occasional lane restrictions. Completion is expected in late fall 2026.
I-77 widening, Fairlawn and Bath Township: Various lane closures remain in place between Ghent Rd. and Everett Rd. for widening and resurfacing. Crews expect to finish in late fall 2026.
Akron and Western Summit County
State Route 8 bridge replacement, Akron: E. North St. under SR 8 is closed through late October, which is a new impact. The eastbound detour is Howard St. to Glenwood Ave. to Dan St. to North St. The westbound detour is Dan St. to Glenwood Ave. to Howard St.
All three lanes of SR 8 northbound and southbound remain on the new southbound bridge. Several ramps are closed through late fall 2028:
- Perkins St. to SR 8 north. The detour is Perkins St. to Goodkirk St. to Buchtel Ave. to Fountain St. to SR 8 northbound.
- SR 8 northbound to Glenwood Ave. The detour is Tallmadge Ave. to Home Ave.
- SR 8 south to Buchtel Ave. The detour is SR 8 south to Perkins St. to Goodkirk St.
Estimated completion for the full project is fall 2028.
State Route 91, Munroe Falls: SR 91 between River Rd. and Munroe Falls Ave. is closed through late October for a bridge replacement. The detour is SR 261 to SR 8 to SR 59.
State Route 261, Norton and Akron: Lane restrictions are in place between the Medina County line and Romig Rd. They also apply between I-77 and SR 59 for resurfacing and bridge repairs. Completion is expected in late October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What new road closures are in Summit County this week?
New impacts include the SR 303 culvert closure in Richfield Township and the E. North St. closure under SR 8 in Akron. Overnight closures at I-77 and I-277/U.S. 224 begin Tuesday evening, October 13.
2. What is the detour for SR 303 in Richfield Township?
Drivers can take I-271 south to I-77 south to SR 176/Broadview Rd. to SR 303.
3. When will the Highland Rd. and Valley View Rd. work in Macedonia finish?
The intersection widening is expected to be complete in December 2026.
4. Is Stow Rd. under I-480 open?
No. Stow Rd. under I-480 is closed through mid-November. The detour is Old Mill Rd. to Ravenna Rd. to Middleton Rd.
5. How long will the I-77 and I-277 bridge work last?
The bridge repairs on I-277/U.S. 224 over I-77 are expected to finish in June 2028. The I-77 noise wall and widening projects are expected to finish in late fall 2026.
