AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – A heads up to those who travel the Central Interchange in Akron.
According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the following ramps will be closed from Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning, Dec. 20, for pavement repairs:
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- The ramp from I-76 east to I-77 south
- The ramp from I-76 west to I-77 south
FOX 8’s Patty Harken reports the closures are due to emergency repairs needed on I-77 southbound, past Wilbeth Road.
Prior to the closure, ODOT reported I-77 southbound was reduced to two lanes at Wilbeth Road as crews suspected an issue with an underground water line.
“Until a cause is found & repairs are made, the left two lanes will remain closed. As we know more, we will update,” posted ODOT…