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Look for the Signs: Big (and Good) Traffic Changes Coming!
We get comments like this pretty often: "You close this ramp or shift this lane or put upthat new row of orange barrels. So when are you guys going to OPEN something?" The answer is soon....very soon....like in just over a week! Just as we did two years agowhen Columbus Crossroads construction began, we're asking you to look for the signsand be prepared to make your driving moves before you actually need to make that exit orlane shift.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING:
I-670 west to I-71 south shifts to its permanent alignment, opening up another bridge.
HOW YOU NEED TO GET READY AS YOU DRIVE:
Currently, drivers coming from I-670 west need to be in the LEFT lane to access I-71south.Starting Monday, August 26, drivers will need to be in the RIGHT lane for I-71 southand the LEFT lane will take drivers to the exit to Jack Gibbs Blvd and Cleveland Ave.
From I-670 west, stay in the right lane to exit to I-71 north.
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Here is what you will when you are exiting at Cleveland Ave. or I-71 south.
WHY WE'RE DOING THIS:
Switching the traffic pattern allows us to complete work on the new Spring St. exitramp which, when complete, restores another route to downtown Columbus and thecampuses of Columbus State, CCAD and Fort Hayes.
ALSO WATCH FOR THIS CHANGE:
I-71 south shifts left to its permanent alignment starting August 26 by 5 a.m.
HOW YOU NEED TO GET READY AS YOU DRIVE:
Watch for traffic up ahead during rush hours and be prepared to be in the right lane ifyou're exiting at Broad St. or Main St.Once you pass the Cleveland Ave. exit, move to the left lane to exit I-71 south.
WHY WE'RE DOING THIS?
This straightens out the curve and opens up two new bridges.
There are more openings to come this fall and we'll be here for you to get you ready. So,get ready for opening season by staying tuned to our e-blast, Facebook and Twitter posts! Columbus Crossroads Project Gets National Recognition!
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Recently, ODOT was informed that the I-71/670 Columbus Crossroads Project earned aNo. 7 ranking in the 2013 Roads & Bridges Top Ten Roads List. Every November themagazine features a Top Ten Best List. The size of the project, its well-traveled andcongested location, along with utilizing value-based design-build engineering makes the71-670 project unique not only in Ohio but around the nation. We will be sure to pass along the link in November when the magazine is published.
Get the 4-1-1 on Traffic! Thursday Night, August 15 to Friday Night, August 16
(I-670 west to I-71 south ramp nightly closures):
Starting at 8 p.m. each night, the ramp from I-670 west to I-71 south will be closed.Traffic will be detoured to State Rt. 315 south to I-71 south.All ramps and lanes will be reopened by 5 a.m. the next morning.
Thursday Night, August 15 to Friday Night, August 16
(I-71 south nightly closure):
Starting at 9 p.m. each night, I-71 south will be reduced to a single lane and the rampfrom 11th Ave. to I-71 south will close.At 10 p.m. each night, I-71 south traffic will be detoured to I-670 west to State Rt. 315south to I-71 south.All ramps and lanes will be reopened by 5 a.m. the next morning.
Thursday Night, August 15 to Friday Night, August 16
(I-670 east to I-71 south ramp nightly closure):
Starting at 9 p.m. each night, the ramp from I-670 east to I-71 south will be closed.Traffic will be detoured on I-670 east to Leonard Ave. to I-670 west to State Rt. 315south to I-71 south.
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All ramps and lanes will be reopened by 5 a.m. the next morning.
Thursday Night, August 15 (I-71 north nightly lane closure):
Starting at 10 p.m. each night, I-71 north will be reduced to one lane from Spring St.to Jack Gibbs Blvd.All lanes will be reopened by 5 a.m. the next morning.
Thursday Night, August 15 to Friday Night, August 16
(St. Clair nightly closures):
Starting at 8 p.m. each night, St. Clair Ave. will be closed from 2nd Ave. to LeonardAve. Traffic will be detoured to 5th Ave. to Cleveland Ave. to Jack Gibbs Blvd. toLeonard Ave.All lanes will be reopened by 5 a.m. the next morning.
Thursday, August 15 to Friday, August 16(Cleveland Ave. widening):
Northbound Cleveland Ave. will be reduced to one lane from Mt. Vernon Ave. to JackGibbs Blvd.The Grove St. entrance to Columbus State from Cleveland Ave. will be closed.Traffic will be detoured to Jack Gibbs Blvd. to St. Clair Ave. to Hamilton Ave. toSpring St. to Jefferson Ave. to Grove St. The bus stop will remain open.Cleveland Ave. and the Grove St. entrance to Columbus will be fully reopened by 5p.m. Friday.
Friday, August 16
(I-670 west to I-71 south ramp closure):
Starting at 9 a.m., the ramp from I-670 west to I-71 south will be reduced to one lane.All ramps and lanes will be reopened by 3 p.m. Friday afternoon.
Monday Night, August 19 to Thursday Night, August 22
(I-670 west to I-71 south ramp nightly closures):
Starting at 8 p.m. each night, the ramp from I-670 west to I-71 south will be closed.Traffic will be detoured to State Rt. 315 south to I-71 south.All ramps and lanes will be reopened by 5 a.m. the next morning.
Monday Night, August 19 to Thursday Night, August 22 (I-71 south nightly closures):
Starting at 9 p.m. each night, I-71 south will be reduced to a single lane and the rampfrom 11th Ave. to I-71 south will close.At 10 p.m. each night, I-71 south traffic will be detoured to I-670 west to State Rt. 315south to I-71 south.All ramps and lanes will be reopened by 5 a.m. the next morning.
Monday Night, August 19 to Thursday Night, August 22
(I-670 east to I-71 south ramp nightly closures):
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Starting at 9 p.m. each night, the ramp from I-670 east to I-71 south will be closed.Traffic will be detoured on I-670 east to Leonard Ave. to I-670 west to State Rt. 315south to I-71 south.All ramps and lanes will be reopened by 5 a.m. the next morning.
Wednesday, August 21 to Friday, August 22:
Starting at 9 a.m. each morning, Jack Gibbs Blvd. will be reduced to one lane. Trafficwill be controlled by flaggers in each direction.All lanes will be reopened by 3 p.m. each day.
I-71/670 TRAFFIC SWITCHES: Friday Night, August 23 to Monday Morning, August 26
(I-670 west to I-71 south ramp weekend closures):
Starting at 8 p.m. Friday night, the ramp from I-670 west to I-71 south will be closed.Traffic will be detoured to State Rt. 315 south to I-71 south.All ramps and lanes will be reopened by 5 a.m. Monday morning.
Friday Night, August 23 to Monday Morning, August 26
(I-71 south weekend closure):
Starting at 9 p.m. Friday night, I-71 south will be reduced to a single lane and theramp from 11th Ave. to I-71 south will close.At 10 p.m. Friday night, I-71 south traffic will be detoured to I-670 west to State Rt.315 south to I-71 south.All ramps and lanes will be reopened by 5 a.m. Monday morning.
Friday Night, August 23 to Monday Morning, August
(I-670 east to I-71 south ramp weekend closure):
Starting at 9 p.m. Friday night, the ramp from I-670 east to I-71 south will be closed.Traffic will be detoured on I-670 east to Leonard Ave. to I-670 west to State Rt. 315south to I-71 south.All ramps and lanes will be reopened by 5 a.m. Monday morning.
Watch Facebook, Twitter and the I-71/670 website for updates.
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