Akron Route 8 Bridge Construction Update | January 15th 2026 | Akron, Ohio

Video of the SR 8 Bridge High-Level Bridge Replacement in Akron, Ohio.

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🏗️ Current Project Status
Part 1 construction phase completed
Site preparation underway for demolition of the old SR 8 bridge
Ongoing work leading toward the construction of two new bridge structures

📐 Project Overview
Replacement of the SR 8 high-level bridge
Construction of two new bridges
Minor re-alignment of State Route 8
Addition of a new auxiliary lane in each direction
Improvements between Glenwood Avenue and Perkins Street

🚁 About This Flight
Drone footage
Commentary — real-time construction visuals
Focused on demolition staging and site preparation
📍 Akron, Ohio📅 January 15, 2026
⚠️ Drone flown safely and in full compliance with FAA regulations.

As the last light of day washes over Route 8, a new chapter rises above the roadway.
The new bridge span now carries traffic north and south with confidence — wider, smoother, and built for the future.

The original span has entered its final phase — carefully dismantled piece by piece above the railroad tracks, while the remaining section awaits its dramatic implosion.

Soon, a twin sister bridge will rise beside the first, completing a bold, dual-span design that reflects the needs of a growing city.

This $160 million transformation marks the first time ODOT has used the bridge-launching technique — assembling massive sections on land and pushing them forward with hydraulic precision. A safer, smarter way to build — and a powerful symbol of progress.

With over 114,000 vehicles traveling this route every day, these new bridges will reshape the flow of traffic, ease congestion, and create a smoother journey. Construction continues through 2028.

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