MANSFIELD — The development plans for a Buc-ee’s travel center in Northeast Ohio have been confirmed.
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On Tuesday at the Mansfield City Council meeting, the development project to build a Buc-ee’s at the Ohio-39/I-71 interchange was approved, CBS-affiliate WOIO reported.
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The travel center is planned for State Route 39 and Interstate 71 interchange.
Previous Coverage:
- Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s location officially opens in Huber Heights
- Huber Heights Buc-ee’s opening largest in company’s history, mayor says
Buc-ee’s opened its first Ohio location in Huber Heights on April 6.
Huber Heights Grand Opening Details
- Record-Breaking Launch: Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore confirmed the location recorded over $1 million in opening-day sales, marking it as the biggest opening in Buc-ee’s history.
- Travel Surge: The influx of visitors completely sold out local hotels from Huber Heights to Miller Lane over the opening weekend.
- Massive Footprint: Located at 8000 State Route 235 (near Interstate 70), the massive 74,000-square-foot travel center features 120 fuel pumps, 700 parking spots, and electric vehicle charging. It operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Traffic Control: Local police implemented temporary traffic changes during the initial opening rush to handle the gridlock, though regular traffic patterns have since been restored.
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