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14 crashes in 4 years prompt ODOT push to close Route 16 intersection
The Ohio Department of Transportation is petitioning to completely close but permit emergency access at River Road and State Road 16 in a bid to keep commuters safe . The intersection poses risks to drivers, particularly since there isn’t a merge lane for people turning onto Route 16 from River Road to enter traffic. ODOT officials believe closing the intersection could help prevent crashes. ODOT spokesperson Chas Cosgrave told The Advocate the intersection would have gated access, prohibiting commuters from turning onto River Road from the highway but allowing emergency personnel to do so. The agency was leaning towards that option, believing it to be the safest . The intersection is in Granville Township and 7 miles west of Newark. Licking County Commissioners will view the intersection at noon Oct. 30 before holding a public hearing at 1 p.m. inside the county administration building. They will listen to testimony and evidence from residents, ODOT officials and staff before deciding on the proposal. According to the petition, ODOT would remove pavement that allows drivers to merge onto the highway from River Road. It’s similar to the initial petition that pitched replacing that pavement with grass, but ODOT isn't yet sure what
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COTA to be impacted by Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Central Ohio Transit Authority expects delays and reroutes due to The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Marathon and Half Marathon this weekend. Here is a list of marathon road closures. COTA routes will be altered to accommodate marathon participants. On Saturday, Oct. 17, these routes will...
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Gas prices on the rise again in Ohio
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AAA, Ohio safety officials remind drivers to move over or slow down
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Ohio’s gas-tax pause making its way into Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — About a week after Ohio legislators passed a pause in the state’s gas tax, prices in the Columbus area have settled into a slightly more comfortable range for motorists. Three weeks after the average cost of a gallon of gasoline eclipsed $4.50, prices have calmed a bit, with the average now […]
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Pedestrian Critical After North Fourth Street Hit, Just Blocks From New Bike Lanes
A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a car early Monday on North Fourth Street, just south of East Oakland Avenue, in the corridor between the Old North and University District neighborhoods. Emergency crews were called to the scene just before 12:30 a.m., and the victim was rushed to the hospital.
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Crews contain gas leak after contractor hits line installing fiber
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — One westbound lane of Lane Ave. is closed at North Star Road after crews worked to stop a gas leak that led to evacuations. The gas leak has been stopped. Eastbound Lane Ave. has reopened. North Star Road remains closed between Lane Avenue and College...