Gov. DeWine, ODOT lays out proposal to improve safety on U.S. 23 [Video]

OHIO, USA — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation announced Monday recommendations aimed to improve safety and traffic flow on U.S. 23, a route that sees heavy traffic from Toledo to Columbus.

The state said the 23-mile stretch from Worthington to Waldo in central Ohio exceeds the road’s capacity by 30%. That in turn causes regular traffic crashes and “significant” traffic congestion that has resulted in the deaths of nine people and serious injuries to 72 people between 2020 and 2024.

“This small stretch of U.S. 23 is a vital corridor for freight, and those living and working in this area depend on it – but this road is not on par with the other routes that connect our major cities and even some of our mid-sized communities,” said DeWine.

According to the state, the average rush-hour commute is 40 minutes, …