The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that took place Friday. Troopers said at around 2:18pm a 2017 Lexus NX was traveling west in Interstate 70 near mile post 147 when the vehicle traveled off the road and struck a concrete bridge abutment. Officials said the driver 58-year-old Timothy Boch of Granville exited […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – As the Interstate 70 reconstruction project continues through downtown Zanesville, the Ohio Department of Transportation remains busy with various other road projects throughout the area. Ohio Department of Transportation District 5 Public Information Officer Morgan Overbey announced some upcoming closures that will affect I-70 and State Route 60 motorists. “With work continuing […]
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We’re going to see some more work taking place on Interstate 70 this week that will lead to some night closures. Starting Monday at 11pm I-70 Westbound will close between US 40 and SR 93 for pavement repairs. It will remain closed until 4AM. The work will take place Monday-Friday. During the closure traffic will […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The downtown Zanesville Interstate 70 project not only affects interstate travelers but its reconstruction also affects North and South bound traffic that need to cross from one side to the other. Ohio Department of Transportation District 5 Public Information Officer Morgan Overbey announced upcoming projects slated to begin Monday, April 11, for […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Motorists traveling along Interstate 70 through Zanesville this Friday will likely experience added delays in their commute due to some much needed safety improvements. Ohio Department of Transportation Public Information Officer Morgan Overbey describes some of the reasons drivers may experience delays. “Originally, the contractor was going to be doing some centerline […]
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An accident is under investigation on Interstate 70 Tuesday afternoon. Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Jadwin said the accident took place at the 162 mile marker. Jadwin said the accident there is multiple fatalities and at this time traffic is at a standstill. We’ll bring you more as it becomes available.
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- A gas leak in the area caused some delays today in businesses and in traffic for those traveling US Route 40. A gas line was struck by the digging of a back hoe due to the construction of the new Burger King. Dylan Beatty, EMS Capital Operations for Perry Township Fire Department […]
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY , Ohio–The Ohio Department of Transportation announced that Interstate-70 will be restricted to one lane in both directions near exit 164 (Norwich) on Thursday, November 11. Crews will be working from 9:00am to 11:00am, on vertical extension repairs. Motorists may experience delays.
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The Zanesville Police Department has released more information regarding a tractor trailer that was on fire on Interstate 70 Sunday morning. Zanesville Police said around 8 a.m. the tractor trailer was traveling west on Interstate 70 when it’s believed to have suffered a mechanical failure. A witness traveling next to the semi said the vehicle […]
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The Ohio Department of Transportation said crews are currently monitoring a portion of Interstate 70 in Licking County. ODOT crews are currently working to close the I-70 eastbound exit ramp to State Route 79 due to high water. They are also keeping an eye on I-70 in this area as water continues to rise. Other […]
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