Secrest Road to close Sept. 8 for 45-day bridge replacement project

Detour via Honeytown, Ely and Barnard roads; county officials advise motorists to follow posted signs during construction.

Secrest Road will be closed between Honeytown and Barnard Road for about 45 days, starting Monday, Sept. 8, for a bridge replacement.

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Published September 8, 2025 - 2:45 p.m. Modified September 8, 2025 - 2:45 p.m.

Secrest Road will be closed to through traffic between Honeytown and Barnard Road for 45 days, beginning Monday, Sept. 8, for a bridge replacement project, weather permitting.

The recommended detour is from Honeytown to Ely to Barnard roads and reverse. Detour signs will be posted.

For more information call 330-287-5500.

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