AKRONRoad closure to startAKRON: A portion of Sand Run Parkway will be closed starting Thursday as a contractor for the park district re-paves the road surface between North Portage Path and the ford.The work is expected to last about two weeks, but inclement weather could extend the project timeline.During the work, access to the Sand Run Service Center, Mingo Lodge and the parking lots along the road will be maintained and the jogging trail will remain open.Updates will be posted on the Park & Trail Alerts page at summitmetroparks.org and on Twitter (@metro_parks).