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Re: Columbus, Ohio ?
The cross over is open and traffic is moving both east and west bound on I70. ODOT and the contractors did a good job on this fix. Now the bridge needs to be repaired. That will be approx 30 days and $1.2 million dollars.
Jul 03, 2015 Place Bucket List Trips
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Re: Columbus, Ohio ?
LTJG....... According to the paper this morning the west bound lanes of I70 are open to traffic. The east bound lanes are closed. East bound I70 traffic is rerouted on to I270 around the southern portion of the city. ODOT is in expedite mode and are constructing a cross over which will carry two lanes of traffic in both directions in the west bound lanes of I70. Hopefully this will be done by this weekend. You didn't mention the time frame or what you are pulling for this trip. Be advised that when the cross over is completed, the road narrows to 11 feet and the speed limit will be reduced. It's not clear in the report, but I think the exit from I270 north to I70 west on the west side of the city will be closed until the reconstruction is complete, therefore going around the city on the southern portion of I270 is NOT an option. The accident happened at this exit. Taking north I270 around the city is open,longer, but has its challenges also. There is construction at the junction of I270 & Rte 23 on the north side, also at I270 & Rte 33 in Dublin. The road is open, but slows the flow of traffic. These routes have 3-6 lanes depending on the location.
Jul 02, 2015 Place Bucket List Trips
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Re: Columbus, Ohio ?
LTJG....Be advised that the Columbus area had a bad accident and fire this morning at the junction of I70 & I270 on the west side of the city. A tanker truck crashed and 8K of fuel created a fire. The fire destroyed/compromised the roadway in this area and some of the roads are closed. I don't think ODOT has figured out how they are going to address the structure or the detour routing. No matter which route you take (I270 or I70) the pinch point is in this area. I'll continue to monitor the news and let you know what ODOT has decided. It should be on the news tonight or tomorrow. Hope this helps.
Jul 02, 2015 Place Bucket List Trips
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Re: Spot between Gettysburg PA, and Lansing, MI?
I need to correct the last post. Alum Creek is a nice park, but its not close to I-70, but rather its just off I-71 between Columbus and Delaware, Oh. The travel time is probably closer to 45-60 minutes to Pickerington in non rush hour traffic. We like the state parks on the north coast (Lake Erie) East Harbor or Maumee SP near Toledo.
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