Browns' Brook Park Stadium Project Advances with Key Roadwork Plans

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The Cleveland Browns' new stadium project in Brook Park, Ohio is moving forward with several key milestones coming up in March, including a state funding decision, regional planning approval, and the start of major construction work. The $82 million road improvement plan, with $70 million coming from the state, is designed to handle up to 22,000 vehicles for big events, though traffic on local streets is expected to increase significantly after games.

Why it matters

The new Browns stadium is a major development project for the Cleveland area, bringing an economic boost but also traffic challenges that need to be addressed through road upgrades. The stadium's location near the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport also requires careful planning to minimize disruptions.

The details

The Ohio Department of Transportation's Transportation Review Advisory Council will release a draft list of recommended projects for state funding on March 25, with a final vote scheduled for April 23. Brook Park is seeking $70 million from ODOT for the road improvement plan, with the remaining $12 million to be privately paid for by the Haslam Sports Group. A regional planning committee for the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency last week unanimously signed off on the project, which was necessary for NOACA to approve the major road changes in the area. The full NOACA board could vote on the plan on March 13. While the road improvements are designed to handle up to 22,000 vehicles for big events, traffic on local streets like Snow and Brookpark roads could increase by as much as 70% after a major event as vehicles leave at close to the same time.

• The Ohio Department of Transportation's Transportation Review Advisory Council will release a draft list of recommended projects on March 25, 2026.
• The Ohio Department of Transportation's Transportation Review Advisory Council will hold a final vote on the project funding on April 23, 2026.
• The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency's full board could vote on the project on March 13, 2026.
• Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said construction on the team's new stadium will begin on March 2, 2026.
• The new Browns stadium is scheduled to open in 2029.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Ohio Department of Transportation's Transportation Review Advisory Council will release a draft list of recommended projects on March 25, 2026, and hold a final vote on the project funding on April 23, 2026. The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency's full board could vote on the project on March 13, 2026.