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New Lanes Open on Ohio’s Accident Hotspot
New lanes opened on Ohio’s chaotic stretch of I-270 near the North Side, where 311 crashes occurred between early 2021 and mid-2026—mostly rear-end collisions—peaking Friday and Saturday evenings between 5 and 6 PM. First responders warn drivers often ignore accident scenes, creating deadly hazards. This bottleneck, between US-23 and I-71, sees over 167,000 cars daily, ranking third busiest in the state. While full upgrades aren’t complete, officials report early gains and are nearing completion on a flyover bridge expansion toward Dublin. With regional growth bringing more traffic, these…
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