ODOT-Partnered Talmadge Avenue Resurfacing Approved
Public Works — Akron - Talmadge Avenue
Council approved a participatory agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the construction and resurfacing of Talmadge Avenue, adding to Akron's ongoing road improvement program.
Akron City Council placed an ordinance on the consent agenda authorizing the Director of Public Service to enter into a participatory agreement with ODOT for road resurfacing along Talmadge Avenue. The consent agenda passed 13-0. Key Details: - ODOT-partnered project with shared funding - Covers construction and resurfacing of Talmadge Avenue - Declared an emergency to expedite the project timeline - Sponsored by Councilman Brad McKitrick Why This Matters: ODOT participatory agreements typically cover major arterial roads and involve significant state and federal funding. Businesses and commuters along Talmadge Avenue should plan for construction-related impacts. Source: City of Akron Council Meeting, March 2, 2026