The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will soon shutter a pair of rest areas along I-71 in order to convert them into truck parking facilities.
On Tuesday, ODOT announced that it will close the existing north and southbound I-71 rest areas in Medina County starting on March 2, 2026.
ODOT will spend approximately $6.8 million to convert the rest areas into truck parking facilities with lighting and restrooms…