TRAFFIC ALERT: Changes at I-76 and Central Interchange
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – There are some traffic changes for drivers in Summit County.
Interstate 76 at the Central Interchange will be reduced to one lane Thursday and Friday.
New construction zones to expect in Northeast Ohio
Here's what else is new:
Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 26, I-76 westbound at the Central Interchange will be reduced to one lane through Thursday afternoon, Feb. 27, at 3 p.m.
On Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 10 p.m., I-76 westbound at the Central Interchange will be closed through Thursday morning, Feb. 27, at 5 a.m. The detour will be state Route 8 northbound to Carrol Street to SR 8 southbound to I-76 West.
On Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 10 p.m., the ramp from I-76 westbound to I-77 southbound will be closed through 5 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27. The detour will be SR 8 northbound to Carrol Street to SR 8 southbound to I-76 West to I-76/Kenmore Leg southbound to I-277 east to I-77.
Beginning the evening of Thursday, Feb. 27, I-76 westbound at the Central Interchange will be reduced to one lane through 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, for emergency pavement repairs.
On Thursday, Feb. 27, at 7p.m., I-76 eastbound between Main and Inman streets will be reduced to one lane through 7 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, for pavement repairs.
On Thursday, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m., I-76 ramps from Main Street to I-76 eastbound will be closed through 5 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. The detour will be I-76 westbound to Dart Avenue to I-76 East.
On Thursday, Feb. 27, at 9 p.m., the ramp from I-76 eastbound to I-77 southbound will be closed through 5 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. The detour will be I-76 eastbound to Arlington Street/Kelly Avenue, to I-76 westbound, to I-77 southbound.
On Thursday, Feb. 27, at 10 p.m., I-76 westbound at the Central Interchange will be closed through 5 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. The detour will be SR 8 northbound to Carrol Street to SR 8 southbound to I-76 West.
FOX 8's Patty Harken will keep you updated on the changes on FOX 8 News in the Morning.
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