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Cleveland Browns’ $2.4B stadium gets green light from Ohio transportation regulators
- On September 18, 2025, Ohio transportation officials granted a permit allowing the Cleveland Browns to construct a $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park, adjacent to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.
- This approval followed an initial denial in August due to height concerns, but changed after an independent consultant found the stadium would not affect flight operations or safety.
- The stadium will sit 221 feet above ground, 58 feet above the usual 150-foot height limit, and Browns' President Dave Jenkins emphasized respect for the FAA and ODOT safety findings during a detailed review process.
- The Browns are funding $1.2 billion with a $600 million state grant, and ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn stated their goal was to ensure concerns were addressed and a resolution found.
- The stadium is planned to open in spring or summer 2029 when the Browns’ lease at their downtown lakefront stadium expires, while local officials remain concerned about airport safety despite ODOT’s decision.
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