Cuyahoga County’s $900 Million Jail Project Underway in Garfield Heights
Construction is progressing on Cuyahoga County's new $900 million jail, located on a 70-acre site in Garfield Heights, which was previously an overgrown field.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 3, 2026 —
Construction is actively underway for Cuyahoga County’s new jail facility, a significant project with an estimated cost of $900 million. The new facility is being built on a 70-acre site located in Garfield Heights. Prior to the commencement of construction, the land was characterized as an overgrown field.
The development marks a substantial investment in the county’s correctional infrastructure. The chosen site in Garfield Heights provides ample space for the extensive construction requirements of a facility of this scale. The project’s progression indicates continued movement towards the completion of the new jail.
Further details regarding the specific construction phases, projected timelines for completion, or the contractor involved were not immediately available.
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