Downtown Akron traffic advisories

Downtown businesses are open and ready to serve you! Click here for restaurants open for dine in, patio, carry out and delivery service.

Click here for a downtown parking map. Need assistance while in downtown? Call the DAP Ambassador service at (330) 706-7383.

Events
Akron RubberDucks Home Games
April 2-September 6

Click here for 2026 season schedule

S. Main St. between State St. and Buchtel St. will close 15 minutes before game time and remain closed through the conclusion of the game.

Construction

University Avenue, Broadway to Wolf Ledges Pkwy
5/11/2026 8/24/2026 
Freedom Trail Phase 4 
On Monday, May 11, Kenmore Construction Co., Summit Metro Parks, and the City of Akron closed University Ave. between S. Broadway and Wolf Ledges Pkwy. to begin concrete work for a new portion of the Freedom Trail. Eastbound traffic will be detoured using S. Broadway, E. Mill St., College St., E. Buchtel Ave., and Hill St. Westbound traffic will be detoured using Hill St., Wolf Ledges Pkwy., Arc Dr., E. Exchange St., and S. Broadway. This portion of the project is expected to be completed by Monday, August 24.

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City-owned decks and lots

City-owned parking decks:
State Street (O'Neil's) Deck - 55 W. State St.
Akron Centre Deck - 11 W. Mill St.
Broadway Deck - 126 S. Broadway
Cascade Deck - 10 W. Mill St.
City-Center Deck - 132 S. High St.
High/Market Deck - 40 S. High St.
Opportunity Park Deck - 666 S. Broadway

City-owned parking lots:
Canal Place Lot - 500 S. Main St.
High Street Lot - 71 S. High St.
Main/Buchtel Lot - 285 S. Main St.
Opportunity Park Lot - 666 S. Broadway St.
Glendale Lot - 60 Glendale Ave.