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ODOT bridge inspections continue

Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 12:54 PM EDT

By Heather Pollauf

The orange barrels continue on Toledo's bridges. A recent one, a bridge that requires closer attention than most.

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Construction project on Anthony Wayne Trail nearing completion

Updated: Jun. 24, 2020 at 1:24 PM EDT

All three lanes of the Trail in both directions are expected to be opened by the end of July.

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Upcoming lane closures for ODOT bridge safety checks

Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 2:11 PM EDT

By Heather Pollauf

You may see more orange barrels around northwest Ohio over the next few weeks. Some of those lane closures won’t be for construction, though. Rather, they’re for bridge inspections.

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Animal entrails found on Central Ave. and I-75 in Perrysburg

Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 4:03 PM EDT

By Heather Pollauf

Drivers around the area saw some gross sights this weekend.

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Navarre Ave. in Oregon closed for railroad bridge repairs

Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 1:01 PM EDT

The road is closed to all traffic and is expected to reopen Friday.

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ODOT encourages safe driving during National Work Zone Awareness Week

Updated: Apr. 22, 2020 at 9:16 AM EDT

According to ODOT, nine crews have been struck since Valentine's Day. The last crew was struck on March 27 in Hancock County, near Findlay.

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Rollover crash shuts down I-75 Saturday morning

Updated: Apr. 18, 2020 at 7:55 AM EDT

By Heather Pollauf

All lanes of NB I-75 at Miami Street are back open after a rollover crash.

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New lane closures affect traffic in Dorr St. interchange project

Updated: Mar. 5, 2020 at 6:08 AM EST

Northbound McCord will be closed 2,000 feet north and south of Dorr.

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Crash causes gas leak in Maumee

Updated: Feb. 29, 2020 at 10:58 AM EST

Maumee Police said the driver crashed into a fire hydrant and damaged a gas meter in the 1200 block of Conant Street.

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I-75 project to bring another major closure

Updated: Feb. 21, 2020 at 3:49 PM EST

By Heather Pollauf

More than 20,000 drivers cross I-75 between Collingwood and downtown Toledo daily. And in a month, we'll have one less way to do that.

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New Waterville bridge opens on Friday

Updated: Jan. 27, 2020 at 5:40 PM EST

By Christina Williams

It's been nearly two years since construction started and this week the new Waterville bridge over the Maumee River opens to drivers.

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In Touch w/ Jeff Smith - TMACOG & Transportation Future

Updated: Jan. 24, 2020 at 11:18 AM EST

By Jeff Smith

With the annual General Assembly meeting happening Monday, we take time to talk about the focus and the future in transportation in the Toledo area.

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ODOT and the city of Toledo say they're prepared for the first major winter storm of the season

Updated: Jan. 17, 2020 at 8:57 PM EST

By Micaela Marshall

This weekend we're expecting lots of snow and freezing temperatures which can cause a big, dangerous mess for drivers. 13abc checked in with the city of Toledo and ODOT to find out what they're doing to keep roadways safe.

DiSalle Bridge taking shape over the Maumee River

Updated: Jan. 16, 2020 at 1:43 PM EST

By Melissa Voetsch

The final phase of beam setting for a new DiSalle Bridge on I-75 over the Maumee River is finishing up this week.

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New updates to I-75 and I-475 coming in 2020

Updated: Jan. 15, 2020 at 6:52 PM EST

By Rachel Schneider

ODOT says the multi-year projects will be tedious but worth it to improve safety and decrease traffic congestion.

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I-475 fully open after previous accident near Corey Rd. exit

Updated: Jan. 15, 2020 at 8:05 AM EST

The crash involved five cars.

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What to know before President Trump's visit to Toledo

Updated: Jan. 8, 2020 at 7:18 AM EST

Roads around the Huntington Center began closing Wednesday morning.

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Two killed in Lenawee County motorcycle crash

Updated: Dec. 26, 2019 at 11:50 PM EST

Deputies say the 67-year-old driver and a 65-year-old passenger were killed when their motorcycle was struck by another vehicle.

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Temporary road closures Friday for Central Catholic's Advent Walk

Updated: Dec. 18, 2019 at 7:46 AM EST

The walk takes place at 11:30 a.m. Friday.

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I-75 ramp closed in Erie Twp. for reconstruction

Updated: Dec. 16, 2019 at 11:10 AM EST

The ramp to Summit St. will remain closed until Wednesday.

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Metzger Marsh Road closing for scheduled repairs

Updated: Dec. 3, 2019 at 11:29 AM EST

Repairs will close the road weekly Monday through Thursday until mid-February.

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Tracy Rd. in Northwood to close Wednesday for waterline repair

Updated: Dec. 3, 2019 at 9:01 AM EST

Tracy will be closed from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. between Wales and Andrus.

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Thousands of pickles spill into the ditch off I-75 near Dayton

Updated: Nov. 27, 2019 at 5:21 PM EST

No snow. Just pickles.

Sheriff's Office setting up two sobriety checkpoints

Updated: Nov. 27, 2019 at 10:32 AM EST

From 8 p.m.-1 a.m., the checkpoints will be set up at 7438 Airport Hwy. and 7145 Garden Rd.

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UPDATE: Names released in fatal accidents in Erie, Seneca counties

Updated: Nov. 26, 2019 at 7:34 AM EST

By Heather Pollauf

Dispatchers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol tell 13abc that fatal crashes have occurred north of Tiffin and south of Sandusky.

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Bridge work takes workers hundreds of feet over traffic, Maumee River

Updated: Nov. 25, 2019 at 12:25 PM EST

By Heather Pollauf

The current project costs around 18 million dollars, but to replace the cables altogether could cost up to three times that amount.

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Expect delays as the I-475/Dorr Street interchange project gets underway

Updated: Nov. 18, 2019 at 4:27 PM EST

By Melissa Voetsch

Commuters will see lane restrictions on Dorr Street between McCord and Holland-Sylvania.

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UPDATE: I-75 in Northwood reopens after rollover accident

Updated: Nov. 8, 2019 at 10:37 AM EST

A non-injury rollover accident closed northbound I-75 at Wales Rd.

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UPDATE: I-75 northbound near downtown reopened after accident

Updated: Nov. 8, 2019 at 7:50 AM EST

Two motorists sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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More changes coming to I-75 through downtown Toledo

Updated: Nov. 1, 2019 at 5:24 AM EDT

By Heather Pollauf

ODOT says you'll see more changes in the construction zone of I-75 through downtown Toledo this weekend.

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ODOT explains changes to US 24 Westbound exit

Updated: Oct. 28, 2019 at 10:54 AM EDT

By Rachel Schneider

ODOT estimates the small changes to the exit ramp will make a world of difference in safety.

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One killed in weekend crash that sent three to hospital

Updated: Oct. 27, 2019 at 11:53 AM EDT

By Heather Pollauf

Police on scene say that the blue vehicle was westbound and traveling at a high rate of speed, struck the curb, lost control and hit the white vehicle head-on.

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Tracy Road to close Wednesday for waterline repair in Bowling Green

Updated: Oct. 22, 2019 at 10:56 PM EDT

On October 23, from 7:30 am until 4:30 pm, Tracy Road from Wales Road to Andrus Road will be closed for waterline repair.

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Lime City Road I-75 overpass opens to one lane after being damaged passing oversized load

Updated: Oct. 18, 2019 at 7:29 AM EDT

Engineers determined that there was no risk of collapse, and some traffic could resume.

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I-475SB ramp to US 24 will reopen Friday

Updated: Oct. 17, 2019 at 1:18 PM EDT

The roadway has been closed since April as the Ohio Department of Transportation worked on a realignment. It will reopen to through traffic on Friday, October 18th.

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One person injured in rollover crash in Liberty Twp.

Updated: Oct. 12, 2019 at 10:17 AM EDT

One person was sent to the hospital after a rollover crash Saturday morning in Hancock County.

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Maumee Avenue Bridge set to reopen next week

Updated: Oct. 7, 2019 at 10:17 PM EDT

By Michael Bratton

City leaders say the bridge and surrounding sewers are finished and ready to go. The street, curbs and sidewalks around it, however, still need to be poured before reopening.

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UT Homecoming Parade prompts road closures, parking restrictions Saturday morning

Updated: Oct. 4, 2019 at 7:17 AM EDT

By Madison Humphrey

Happy Homecoming, Rockets! In conjunction with the big parade, there will be a number of road closures around the university's main campus Saturday morning.

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Ohio Turnpike reopened after serious motorcycle accident leaves two hurt

Updated: Sep. 28, 2019 at 11:45 AM EDT

On Saturday morning part of the Ohio Turnpike was closed due to a serious motorcycle accident.

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ODOT announces major I-75 traffic impacts for bridge repair

Updated: Sep. 27, 2019 at 7:27 AM EDT

Starting Friday, October 4, drivers should expect major traffic impacts on I-75 southbound at the bridge over I-280.

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Monroe Street construction causes headaches for drivers and businesses

Updated: Sep. 26, 2019 at 10:27 PM EDT

By Micaela Marshall

Toledo drivers and businesses are fed up with what feels like never-ending construction on Monroe Street. 13abc looking in to the complaints and getting a project status update from the city.

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Work on new Dorr Street Interchange in Toledo moving forward

Updated: Sep. 23, 2019 at 10:17 PM EDT

By Michael Bratton

The interchange will allow drivers to exit 475 between Airport and Central. Congestion in the area will also lessen as the interstate gets widened to three lanes.

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Despite delays, ramp from I-475 SB to US 24 WB set to open in October

Updated: Sep. 16, 2019 at 8:56 AM EDT

By Madison Humphrey

While it may look like nothing is going on, the ramp is still slated to open sometime this October.

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Semi fire shut down part of US 23 NB Monday morning

Updated: Sep. 16, 2019 at 8:22 AM EDT

The freeway was closed for about an hour after a semi hauling water bottles caught on fire.

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Two people hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Point Place

Updated: Sep. 8, 2019 at 2:34 AM EDT

Police say the motorcycle was heading North on Summit Street when it was struck by a car that blew a flashing red light.

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Upcoming overnight closures on I-75

Updated: Sep. 4, 2019 at 12:24 PM EDT

By Madison Humphrey

Expect several closures on I-75 during the overnight hours in the coming weeks.

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Small sinkhole closes SB Fort Meigs Road in Perrysburg

Updated: Sep. 4, 2019 at 12:06 PM EDT

By Madison Humphrey

Due to a small sinkhole, the southbound lane of Fort Meigs Road is closed until further notice.

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Storm sewer replacement to close Eastvale Avenue in Oregon

Updated: Sep. 4, 2019 at 11:49 AM EDT

By Madison Humphrey

Drivers should expect a daily closure of Eastvale Avenue, between Wheeling Street and Sylvandale Avenue, starting Friday, September 6.

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Emergency pipeline repairs prompt road closure in Oregon

Updated: Sep. 4, 2019 at 11:28 AM EDT

By Madison Humphrey

If you normally take Otter Creek Road in Oregon, you may have to find another route.

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Black Swamp Arts Festival to close BG streets this weekend

Updated: Sep. 3, 2019 at 11:51 AM EDT

By Madison Humphrey

The Black Swamp Arts Festival is back! Drivers should expect numerous road closures in and around Bowling Green this weekend.