Traffic delays and crashes are being reported on interstates 74, 71, 75, and 275 as viewers head home after the solar eclipse. The Ohio Department of Transportation advises drivers to expect heavy traffic due to the eclipse, with significant backups on westbound I-74 and multiple crashes on area highways. Updates from Waze app users and state transportation departments indicate stop-and-go traffic and delays of up to 20 minutes on various interstate routes.
Traffic congestion was reported in Syracuse and Central New York following the 2024 eclipse, with delays on Interstate 81 South in Tully and Cortland. Other highways, including the Thruway, were clear, but backups were observed on South Salina Street and State Route 13. The traffic situation improved gradually throughout the evening, with vehicles beginning to pick up speed on Interstate 81 South, although delays persisted in certain areas.
A man has died in a wrong-way crash on Ronald Reagan Highway in Springfield Township, according to the Hamilton County Coroner's Office. The crash occurred early Wednesday morning, involving two vehicles and resulting in both catching fire. Westbound Ronald Reagan Highway has since been reopened to traffic.
The first significant snow of the season has arrived in Cincinnati, causing big impacts on the roads for commuters. Snow is expected to continue through mid-morning, with 1-3 inches expected for most areas. Temperatures will fall through the 20s into the teens by evening, leading to lingering road impacts. Breezy conditions will result in single-digit wind chills, and Saturday will see threatening cold with wind chills near -5 to -10 below. However, milder air and rain chances are expected to return starting Monday, with highs reaching the 40s and possibly even 50.
Part of Interstate 85 in Cleveland County, North Carolina, has been shut down due to a vehicle fire. The southbound lanes are closed, and emergency personnel are on the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and can find real-time traffic updates online.
The presidential motorcade's trip to Virginia on Wednesday evening did not cause significant traffic disruptions, with the George Washington Parkway already opening up. Compared to previous motorcade delays, this one was expected to have minimal impact on traffic. Commuters are advised to stay updated with alerts from the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operation Coordination and listen to WTOP for traffic updates.
Temporary lane closures are expected on I-95 southbound in Philadelphia's Pennsport neighborhood as crews work to replace a cover plate that slipped out of place on the elevated highway, causing debris to fall to the ground. The repairs will take place on Thursday and Friday from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., approximately one mile north of the Walt Whitman Bridge/I-76 Interchange at Tasker Street. Drivers should anticipate backups and delays and allow extra time when traveling through the work areas.
