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For Immediate Release

April 24, 2017

Westside Widening on Interstate 270 Begins This Weekend

Drivers Take Notice: Speed Limits Will Vary

DELAWARE (April 24, 2017 ) – This weekend marks the start of a multi-million dollar widening project on Interstate 270 between Dublin and Trabue Road on the west side. Because the project is several miles long, variable speed limits will be used.

The Ohio Department of Transportation is widening I-270 from three lanes to four using the inside median.

“Utilizing variable speed is another way to keep workers and motorists safe in this eight mile work zone,” said Jack Marchbanks, ODOT District 6 Deputy Director. “Despite construction, drivers on I-270 will still have the same number of travel lanes. When workers are present, however, the speed limit will be reduced.”

The digital speed limit signs will be placed in several locations along north and southbound Interstate 270. Areas of I-270 with an original speed limit of 65 mph will have a small reduction in speed even though workers are not present. That’s because the travel conditions include narrower travel lanes and portable concrete barrier.