It's a new safety measure on Ohio's interstates, improving "Do Not Enter," "Wrong Way," and "One Way" signs. It's part of ODOT's systematic sign replacement. The department replaces traffic control signs on a regular basis to make sure drivers can see them at night. By the end of 2012, crews will also add additional signs and pavement markings. There are even plans to lower all the wrong way signs.
"What you do when you adjust the height of the wrong way sign is to improve the visibility of sings especially at night," Theresa Pollick, spokesperson for ODOT said.
The upgrades come after recent close calls and one tragic wrong way crash on I-75. Four women were killed when one got on the expressway going the wrong direction.
Pollick says, "we are looking at improving the safety of all crashes, not only wrong way. If there is a chance to do that, a chance to upgrade, a chance to improve, we are going to do that."
Monday, May 20 2013 1:02 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:02:36 GMT
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in Texas
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and forecasters predict more storms are on the way. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in Texas and the plains states. They are holding a donation drive for victims. Details at 13abc.com.
Editor David C. Miller of The (Bowling Green) Sentinel-Tribune newspaper in Ohio died Saturday at a hospital in York, Pa., the paper said in a statement. He was 66.
Editor David C. Miller of The Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune newspaper died Saturday at a hospital in York, Pa., the paper said in a statement. He was 66.
A first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" that contains author J.K. Rowling's notes and original illustrations is going on sale in a charity auction.
A first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" that contains author J.K. Rowling's notes and original illustrations is going on sale in a charity auction.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:41 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:41:44 GMT
DETROIT (AP) - Police say they're looking for a 3-year-old girl who was reportedly taken in Detroit while her father was assaulting her mother. An Amber Alert is in effect Monday for Alonna Anderson,
A Detroit girl is safe after an early morning Amber Alert. Alonna Anderson was abducted early this morning by a family member. An Amber Alert was issued and she was later found safe in Detroit.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:25:15 GMT
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." She told
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:36:19 GMT
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning. About 6 a.m. Saturday, detectives say the three suspects described as
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:31:31 GMT
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.Part of the road was shut down as the crash scene was cleared. Several cars were involved in the accident, and there were
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.
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