Buc-ee’s delays opening of Huber Heights store

Representatives for the Texas-based company now project a spring 2026 opening
Construction continues on Ohio's first Buc-ee's Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in Huber Heights. The 74,000-square-foot building will be located on the northeast corner of Interstate 70 and Ohio 235 interchange. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Construction continues on Ohio's first Buc-ee's Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in Huber Heights. The 74,000-square-foot building will be located on the northeast corner of Interstate 70 and Ohio 235 interchange. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s travel center, in Huber Heights just north of I-70, will not open in 2025 as originally projected.

Representatives for the Texas-based company confirmed Tuesday the project has been delayed and the store is now expected to open in 2026.

“Unfortunately, we encountered some early project hiccups that delayed our schedule,” the representative said. “While 2025 is no longer feasible, we are targeting the first quarter of 2026. We will provide more specific information as we get closer to the finish line. No need to panic; fresh Texas BBQ and the world’s cleanest restrooms are on the way!”

The ground breaking ceremony for Ohio's first Buc-ee's being built in Huber Heights at the intersection of Ohio Route 235 and Interstate 70 Thursday, August 8, 2024. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Huber Heights Assistant City Manager Aaron Sorrell said Tuesday the city had not been informed of the delayed opening date.

The company did not specify the reason for the delay.

However, construction of the 74,000-square-foot store was temporarily halted in November due to a lawsuit between Clark County commissioners and the city of Huber Heights over the provision of water and sewer services in the area of CenterPoint 70 Boulevard and the I-70/Ohio 235 interchange in Huber Heights, specifically as it relates to the Buc-ee’s site.

Construction continues on Ohio's first Buc-ee's Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in Huber Heights. The 74,000-square-foot building will be located on the northeast corner of Interstate 70 and Ohio 235 interchange. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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The lawsuit was resolved in December after more than a year of litigation with a 10-year agreement that stipulates Clark County will provide water and sewer services to the Buc-ee’s site.

The relocation and rerouting of sewer and electric lines also contributed to the construction delay, city officials said at the time.

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