December 27, 2024

Renovated rest stops on I-76 reopen, offering truck parking

Steve Smith

Renovated rest stops on I-76 reopen, offering truck parking

Newly renovated rest stops on I-76 in Portage County, Ohio, have finally reopened after being closed since January 2021.

What's happening: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) reopened the Rootstown rest areas this month. They had been closed for nearly four years due to renovation delays.

The eastbound rest area offers 26 car and 10 truck parking slots.
The westbound facility features 28 car and 10 truck parking spaces.

Background: Renovations were initially planned for a one-year period but extended much longer because of contractor issues, reported WKBN.

The rest stops are essential for truckers traveling through Ohio, providing much-needed areas to rest and recharge during long hauls.

While these stops are now open, ODOT has not announced any further rest area closures in the region.

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