Hundreds of drivers that would usually travel a mile-long stretch of State Route 46 south of the Canfield Fairgrounds will face a nearly 13-mile detour next week.

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that Route 46 will be closed between Leffingwell and Western Reserve Road for five days beginning Monday, July 22, 2024.

The highway is being closed so crews can replace a culvert.

ODOT’s recommended detour is State Route 165 and U.S. Route 62, which is 12.8 miles.

According to Google Maps, the detour takes 18 minutes to drive.