State Route 91 Bridge Closure Scheduled for Repairs
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will begin a major bridge rehabilitation project on State Route 91 in Munroe Falls on June 22, 2026. The project is expected to be completed by October 15, 2026.
To safely complete the work, State Route 91 will be closed to through traffic between North River Road and Munroe Falls Avenue for the duration of construction. Motorists should plan for detours and allow additional travel time while the bridge is closed.
The $1.8 million bridge preservation project will address deterioration identified during annual bridge inspections. Improvements include:
Replacement of the existing concrete bridge driving surface
Structural repairs to the bridge
Roadway approach improvements
Installation of new guardrails
Replacement of the bridge sidewalk
Utility support upgrades for existing sanitary sewer and gas lines attached to the bridge
The official detour route will utilize State Route 59 and State Route 261. Local traffic will continue to have access using alternate local roadways.
ODOT has indicated that the project schedule was revised due to extended lead times for specialized bridge components. Completing the repairs this year will help prevent further deterioration and ensure the long-term safety and reliability of the bridge.
Access to Brust Park will remain open during construction. The Summit Metro Parks Bike & Hike Trail will remain accessible, although trail users will be temporarily rerouted across State Route 91 rather than traveling beneath the bridge. Canoe traffic on the Cuyahoga River will generally be maintained, except during limited periods when construction activities require temporary river closures.
Residents and commuters are encouraged to monitor project updates and plan alternate routes throughout the construction period.
For additional information, visit ODOT's project page: State Route 91 Bridge Repairs | Ohio Department of Transportation. Any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Ray Marsch, (330) 786-2202, email Ramon.Marsch@dot.ohio.gov.