Overview

• Cleveland filed an Oct. 3 appeal in Cuyahoga County challenging ODOT’s Sept. 18 permit and waiver for the 221‑foot stadium, arguing the decision lacks reliable, probative and substantial evidence.
• ODOT reversed an August denial after hiring an independent aviation consultant whose analysis aligned with the FAA and the team’s experts, with the FAA requiring red obstruction lights on the roof.
• County officials met with ODOT seeking answers on safety and operations, but the agency cited pending litigation and said its review of a team‑funded traffic study is not complete.
• The Browns say site preparation began last week, unveiled a new rendering that includes a proposed I‑71 exit, and requested $70 million in state funding for road improvements.
• Separate suits over the Modell Law’s amendment and retroactive effect, the team’s lakefront lease, and the state’s $600 million grant from unclaimed funds remain active as the club targets a 2029 opening.