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A Civil Emergency Message has been issued in relation to a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
The evacuation zone is 1 mile from derailment located at 1020 E.
Taggart in East Palestine, Ohio. If you are in vicinity of this area, please heed the warning!
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URGENT ALERT
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East Palestine: Residents living within a mile of the train derailment site who have not yet left their homes are asked to immediately evacuate due to the potential of a major explosion.
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Columbiana Co: SR 165 remains closed in East Palestine. ODOT has provide the detour and signage for SR 165 while authorities continue to address the recent railroad incident in East Palestine.
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UPDATE: Westbound is now open and the scene is clear.
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UPDATE: It looks like eastbound traffic is slowly moving again, but expect long delays.
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GALLIA CO: US-35 CLOSED in BOTH DIRECTIONS 5.1 miles beyond SR-160 (MM: 1.6), due to vehicle fire disabled vehicle. Use alternate route and check OHGO.com for updates.
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THE LOOP: A renewed call to give our plows plenty of room, teaming up with to fund new transit buses, and how drones are helping find abandoned wells. transportation.ohio.gov/about-us/resou
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UPDATE: The left lane is now open, but expect long delays as emergency crews continue to work at the scene.
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MORROW CO: I-71 South CLOSED 13 miles beyond SR-97/ Bellville Lexington (MM: 152.5), due to a fire. Use an alternate route and check OHGO.com for updates.
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MORROW CO: I-71 South CLOSED 13 miles beyond SR-97/ Bellville Lexington (MM: 152.5), due to a fire. Use an alternate route and check OHGO.com for updates.
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4:30AM: We have 300 crews, including this plow on I-90 in Cleveland, patrolling and treating for icy conditions this morning. Pavement temperatures across the state are below freezing, so be extra alert on bridges and ramps and give us room to work. #ODOTwinter
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Clarification, the number of lives lost to impaired drivers is 628. In 2022, 30% of fatal crashes involved alcohol (378 fatalities) and 35% involved drugs (441 fatalities). Sadly, some of the deadly crashes involved a driver impaired by both alcohol and drugs.
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Our furry prognosticator is calling for 6 more weeks of winter. You know what they can't predict? The cost of a DUI. If the legal fees, lost wages, and jail time don't stop you, how about the 819 lives lost to impaired drivers last year? Just drive sober, Ohio. #GroundhogDay
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But we might be rooting for spring.
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No worries, either way we are ready for more winter weather!
#GroundhogDay2023 #ODOTWinter
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Exploring partnership and collaboration on water resources with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, , , , and .
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Whether they're installing signs or working on highway lighting or traffic signals, the folks in our Traffic Departments across the state play an important role in ODOT's mission of improving safety and making our system work better. Thanks, Traffic teams! #WorkerWednesday
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CLARK COUNTY: I-70 East/SR-4 North CLOSED 1.9 miles beyond Spangler Rd (MM: 46.2), due to a crash. Use alternate route and check OHGO.com for updates.
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The Brent Spence Bridge Project is among 9 megaprojects included in today's announcement. Earlier this month, officials announced the full amount of the funding: $1.6 billion from two grants.
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Some infrastructure projects are so large in scope that they deserve a category of their own... Mega!
Today, we announce funding for 9 megaprojects across the nation that will generate jobs, expand our economy, and help Americans everywhere thrive. transportation.gov/briefing-room/
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⚠️I-70 westbound is closed in Bridgeport, just west of the Ohio/West Virginia state line due to a crash. Estimated time of reopening is unknown.
For the latest information visit: ohgo.com/se-ohio?lt=40.
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Over the last year, Ohio has celebrated groundbreakings, expansions, and investments all over Ohio. We want all regions of our state to participate in Ohio’s economic revival. That’s why our budget creates the All Ohio Future Fund. #OhioSOTS23
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⛔️⚠️⛔️ I-475 is closed in both directions at US 24 due to a semi crash and resulting fire.
Northbound 475 will be closed until the fire is out. Southbound 475 will be closed for longer - hours - likely through afternoon commute. Plan ahead if you have somewhere to be today.
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I-75 North is CLOSED at I-275 (MM: 16.3), due to a crash. Use alternate routes and check OHGO.com for updates.
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5:20AM: More than 760 crews are on duty across Ohio this morning, including this plow on US 35 in Ross County. Light snow and a glaze of ice are making travel a bit more challenging in parts of Ohio. Check OHGO.com, be extra alert and give our crews room to work.
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Light snow and areas of freezing drizzle have caused slick spots to develop this evening, especially on elevated and untreated surfaces. This webcam image from near Chillicothe, OH is provided courtesy of the Ohio Dept of Transportation.
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4PM: Heavier bursts of snow continue to move across Ohio. We have 550 crews on duty, statewide, including this plow on US 42 in Madison County. Please give them room to work. Be extra alert for slick conditions during the Tuesday morning commute and check OHGO.com.
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HEADS UP: We're being told to expect some very light ice and snow accumulations later tonight into Tuesday morning. It doesn't take much to make roads slick. Plan ahead for the Tuesday morning commute, check OHGO.com, and go slow. #ODOTwinter
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So far this winter, we've had 23 of our plow trucks struck. Please give us room to work. #ODOTwinter #MoveOverMonday
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Things may change, and our trucks may look a little different, but the message remains the same. Move over for roadside workers, especially during a snow and ice event. If you can't move over, slow down, and give our crews room to work! #MoveOverMonday
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[8:49 am] Light wintry mix continues to occur over portions of eastern Indiana and western Ohio this morning. This traffic camera, courtesy of ODOT, shows light freezing rain has occurred. The light wintry mix continue through the morning and into early afternoon.
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Be extra alert this morning. We have more than 580 crews out across the state patrolling and treating roadways.
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Light snow and freezing drizzle will continue across the area this morning which could impact the morning commute and lead to slick spots, especially before sunrise. Any remaining freezing drizzle will transition to light snow by this afternoon.
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UPDATE: The left lane has now opened.
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PREBLE CO: I-70 East CLOSED 1.5 miles beyond US-40 East (MM: 1.2), due to a crash. Use alternate route and check OHGO.com for updates.
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PREBLE CO: I-70 East CLOSED 1.5 miles beyond US-40 East (MM: 1.2), due to a crash. Use alternate route and check OHGO.com for updates.
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HAMILTON CO: I-75 South CLOSED at Ezzard Charles Dr (MM: 1.6), due to a crash. Use alternate route and check OHGO.com for updates.
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WOOD CO: I-75 North CLOSED at Wales Rd/Oregon Rd (MM: 198.8), due to a police incident. Use alternate route
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THE LOOP: Two rounds of winter weather and how crews manage flooding in Southeastern Ohio. transportation.ohio.gov/about-us/resou
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CUYAHOGA CO: I-77 South CLOSED 0.4 miles beyond SR-21/Miller Rd (MM: 147.8), due to a crash. Use alternate route and check OHGO.com for updates.
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We are starting to see some blowing and drifting snow in parts of western Ohio. Be extra alert if you’re driving tonight. Check OHGO.com to see current travel information. #ODOTwinter
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We remind you to give our plow trucks plenty of room to work, but what happens when someone doesn't? Hear from our driver Fred Turpin after he was struck while plowing.
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Statewide, we have 970 on duty now. Please give them room to work and be extra alert for quickly changing visibility conditions today. #ODOTwinter
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7:45 AM: Around 215 ODOT plows remain on duty in central Ohio, including this one on U.S. 36 in Union County. Crews are patrolling routes and salting slick spots as light snow showers move back into the region. #ODOTwinter
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4:18AM: This is a plow on SR 166 in Geauga County, one of the 935 statewide working to keep you safe. Snow will make travel in NE Ohio challenging, so plan ahead. We're also monitoring pavement temperatures for refreeze. Be extra alert on bridges and overpasses. #ODOTwinter
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