All articles tagged with #road closure
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Peak of Ohio
A three-vehicle crash near Ohio Hi-Point Career Center on State Route 540 led to road closure and two people being transported to hospitals; details are still emerging.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NewsNation
A South Carolina man drove a Kia Telluride up Black Bear Road near Bridal Veil Falls and got stuck, leading to an indefinite closure of Black Bear Pass for safety reasons, despite warnings not to proceed.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by KKTV
South Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs will experience temporary full closures and lane reductions on Wednesday through Saturday for widening and bridge rehabilitation work, with detours in place and drivers advised to use caution.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by InsideNoVa
A wrong-way driver on Interstate 95 near Quantico caused a head-on collision early Saturday, resulting in one death and two serious injuries. The crash occurred at the 146 mile-marker in Stafford County, involving a Volvo SUV and a Chevrolet sedan. All southbound lanes were closed for five hours for investigation and cleanup, with assistance from VDOT.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WCBD News 2
Eastbound lanes of I-26 in North Charleston were closed after a person jumped from the Ashley Phosphate Road overpass, resulting in their death. Emergency crews responded, and the road was reopened later in the day. An 18-wheeler and several cars were reportedly involved, but no further details on the crash or injuries have been released. The North Charleston Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX19
Southbound I-71 at the Lytle Tunnel in Cincinnati will experience brief closures during evening rush hour on Thursday for the filming of the new "Superman" movie, set to release in July 2025. The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued a permit to Warner Bros. for the shoot, which will involve two 15-minute closures between 4 and 6 p.m. Cincinnati police will manage traffic with rolling roadblocks, and drivers are advised to use detours via Gilbert Avenue or Reading Road.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WSOC Charlotte
Several roads in Uptown Charlotte were shut down after a car was found dangling from the ninth floor of a parking garage. The vehicle, which had been left in neutral, rolled into the side of the garage, causing two metal grates to fall. No one was inside the car, and no injuries or structural damages were reported. The car was eventually pulled back into the garage and towed away.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
A sinkhole caused part of East Buchtel Avenue in Akron, Ohio, to collapse, leading to a road closure over the weekend. Crews are temporarily backfilling the hole with stone and placing steel plates until a full repair can be made. Access to businesses and apartments remains open, but through traffic is restricted. The cause of the collapse is currently unknown.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WYFF4 Greenville
A crash on I-85 at Pelham Road in Greenville County led to the closure of all southbound lanes. Emergency responders, including the South Carolina Highway Patrol and Boiling Springs Fire Department, were on the scene. The lanes have since reopened, and no further information has been released.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WRGB
A tractor trailer crash on I-87 has blocked all northbound lanes near Exit 23, causing significant traffic disruptions in Albany, including closures on I-787 and Route 9W.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
Caltrans expects a section of Topanga Canyon Boulevard to remain closed until fall due to a massive landslide that occurred during a rainstorm in March, with 9.2 million pounds of earth blocking the road. The unstable hillside poses a safety risk, and clearing the slide is challenging due to ongoing water seepage and the risk of further earth movement. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes, and the public can submit questions to Caltrans regarding the closure.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC4 WCMH-TV
A fatal two-car collision on State Route 161 at the Sharon Woods Boulevard intersection in northeast Columbus has resulted in one person being pronounced dead at the scene. The victim remains unidentified, and no other injuries have been reported. State Route 161 is closed in both directions as authorities continue to process the crash, which occurred at around 5:45 a.m.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KSBW Monterey
California State Park officials are seeing an increase in visitors at alternative locations due to the closure of Big Sur's Highway 1 following a road slip-out. Despite large signs indicating the closure, an average of 600 cars daily continue to drive along the closed highway, with about 50 attempting to travel to Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. The closure has led to economic impacts, prompting park rangers to increase staffing at alternative locations. All bookings for parks south of the slip-out have been canceled, and the reopening of Big Sur parks depends on the road repair and access to non-essential travel.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KSN-TV
The Kansas Highway Patrol has closed Interstate 70 in both directions between the Colorado state line and Colby due to low visibility from high winds and blowing dust, urging drivers to use caution and delay trips if possible. Cleanup of vehicle crashes blocking the roadway is underway, with no estimated time for reopening provided by the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC4 WCMH-TV
A Maserati SUV became trapped in floodwaters on a South Side road in Columbus, Ohio, despite warning signs, after strong storms caused record rainfall. The driver was rescued by a GMC pickup and cited for driving on a closed highway and not obeying a traffic control device. The road remained closed due to flooding, with detours in place, as the area experienced ponding and flooded roads following the heavy rainfall.