DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS: Fourth St. Bridge over I-70 Update

Ohio Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 01/07/2024 04:10 PM EST

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Fourth St. Bridge over I-70 Update

I-70 westbound lanes will reopen ahead of Monday morning rush hour

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COLUMBUS - The westbound lanes of I-70 in downtown Columbus will reopen ahead of Monday morning rush hour.

Emergency repairs have been underway to address the damage caused by an impact to the overpass. A contractor, Kokosing Construction, will utilize a salvaged beam from the recently demolished Front Street bridge to serve as a brace supporting the damaged section of 4th Street. Additional structural bracing will also be installed under the bridge.

The westbound lanes of the interstate closed Saturday afternoon after a semi hauling a large excavator struck the 4th Street overpass. 

Other closures due to the crash include the ramp from I-71 southbound to I-70 westbound and 4th Street at I-70. The ramp and one lane of 4th Street will also open ahead of Monday morning rush hour. 

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ODOT's Franklin County maintenance crews were able to use the closure of I-70 to complete routine maintenance operations and litter pick up that are challenging to perform when traffic is present on the roadway. 

Motorists should check OHGO.com for updated traffic information.

 

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