http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:38 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/24/superload-movements-planned-saturday-in-east-toledo/stories/20260424083 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/24/superload-movements-planned-saturday-in-east-toledo/stories/20260424083#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:06:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/24/superload-movements-planned-saturday-in-east-toledo/stories/20260424083 Movement of two oversized loads Saturday from the Port of Toledo to Toledo Refining Co. refinery will require short-term “traffic disruptions” along the route, the Toledo Department of Transportation said. Port of Toledo is seen from an aerial view. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/24/street-closings-planned-for-glass-city-marathon-races-toledo-pickle-fest/stories/20260424086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/24/street-closings-planned-for-glass-city-marathon-races-toledo-pickle-fest/stories/20260424086#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:57:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/24/street-closings-planned-for-glass-city-marathon-races-toledo-pickle-fest/stories/20260424086 Numerous streets near the University of Toledo, including parts of both Douglas and Secor roads, will be affected during the weekend by the Glass City Marathon and 5-K races, while two Warehouse District streets will be closed Saturday for Toledo Pickle Fest. Runners go by the University of Toledo’s University Hall on Bancroft Street during the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon in Toledo on April 24, 2022. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/23/lucas-county-port-authority-expects-positive-results-merger-allegiant-air-sun-co/stories/20260423110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/23/lucas-county-port-authority-expects-positive-results-merger-allegiant-air-sun-co/stories/20260423110#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:37:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/23/lucas-county-port-authority-expects-positive-results-merger-allegiant-air-sun-co/stories/20260423110 The anticipated merger of Allegiant Air, the primary commercial carrier at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport, with Sun Country could increase options for travelers using the airport. Allegiant Air flight 952 from Punta Gorda, Fla., to Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport flies low on its approach over Side Cut Metropark in Maumee on July 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/concert-close-warehouse-district-street/stories/20260422111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/concert-close-warehouse-district-street/stories/20260422111#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:39:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/concert-close-warehouse-district-street/stories/20260422111 In conjunction with Party in the Park: On the Road, part of Superior Street will be closed Friday, city officials announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/odot-rural-intercity-bus-service-serves-nearby-cities/stories/20260422097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/odot-rural-intercity-bus-service-serves-nearby-cities/stories/20260422097#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:15:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/odot-rural-intercity-bus-service-serves-nearby-cities/stories/20260422097 As Greyhound and other private, intercity bus companies pruned their route maps and dropped smaller cities along remaining corridors, rural communities increasingly lost transportation connections beyond private automobiles. Laura Koprowski, CEO of the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority, speaks during a news conference April 22 to promote Ohio's GoBus intercity bus service, which recently began operation of three routes linking Toledo with rural cities in the state. GoBus coaches on display at a news conference April 22 at the University of Toledo transit hub. University of Toledo mascot Rocky the Rocket takes the driver's seat of a GoBus coach on display during a news conference April 22 at the UT transit hub to promote the buses connecting major Ohio cities with rural communities. A GoBus route map in effect as of March, 2026, showing new routes linking northwest Ohio with other parts of the state as well as a new route linking Columbus and the Pittsburgh airport. Seen during a promotional news conference April 22 at the University of Toledo. Interior view of seating in a GoBus coach on display at the University of Toledo transit hub on April 22. All 56 seats have power outlets and wifi service. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/perrysburg-residents-voice-noise-concerns-as-odot-outlines-project-concepts-for/stories/20260421107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/perrysburg-residents-voice-noise-concerns-as-odot-outlines-project-concepts-for/stories/20260421107#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/22/perrysburg-residents-voice-noise-concerns-as-odot-outlines-project-concepts-for/stories/20260421107 After 17 years in Perrysburg, Steve Markovic is considering moving. A potential noise-sensitive area map exhibited at an ODOT open house April 21 at Perrysburg Junior High School. The subject was the start of long-range planning for future widening of I-475/U.S. 23 near Perrysburg, including ramp modifications at two major interchanges. An ODOT open house April 21 at Perrysburg Junior High School discussed the start of long-range planning for future widening of I-475/U.S. 23 near Perrysburg, including ramp modifications at two major interchanges. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/21/utility-work-to-close-northbound-detroit-avenue-for-10-days/stories/20260421089 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/21/utility-work-to-close-northbound-detroit-avenue-for-10-days/stories/20260421089#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:36:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/21/utility-work-to-close-northbound-detroit-avenue-for-10-days/stories/20260421089 Detroit Avenue’s northbound lanes will be closed for 10 days, starting Wednesday, at Highland Avenue in central Toledo, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced Tuesday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/20/reconstruction-utility-projects-force-street-closures-metropark-still-accessible/stories/20260420111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/20/reconstruction-utility-projects-force-street-closures-metropark-still-accessible/stories/20260420111#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:00:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/20/reconstruction-utility-projects-force-street-closures-metropark-still-accessible/stories/20260420111 Utility work will close part of Ottawa Street for four days starting Tuesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/19/road-warrior-lane-closings-at-downtown-corner-are-short-but-pesky/stories/20260418091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/19/road-warrior-lane-closings-at-downtown-corner-are-short-but-pesky/stories/20260418091#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:35:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/19/road-warrior-lane-closings-at-downtown-corner-are-short-but-pesky/stories/20260418091 A lane closing need not be big to be problematic. Everybody was lined up properly for this cycle of the traffic light on Michigan Street at Washington Street on April 17 but when traffic is heavier the merging can get interesting. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/19/pavement-work-affect-2-toledo-streets-early-week/stories/20260419059 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/19/pavement-work-affect-2-toledo-streets-early-week/stories/20260419059#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:34:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/19/pavement-work-affect-2-toledo-streets-early-week/stories/20260419059 One Toledo street will be closed and another will have lane restrictions during pavement restoration Monday and Tuesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation said. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/17/governor-s-office-opens-window-of-cooperation-waterville-bridge-group/stories/20260417101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/17/governor-s-office-opens-window-of-cooperation-waterville-bridge-group/stories/20260417101#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:28:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/17/governor-s-office-opens-window-of-cooperation-waterville-bridge-group/stories/20260417101 Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has agreed to open a 30-day “window of cooperation” between Waterville citizens and the Ohio Department of Transportation over the Roche de Boeuf Bridge. An aerial view from a drone showcases the Roche de Boeuf Bridge in Waterville in 2023. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/15/odot-outline-project-concepts-i-75-near-perrysburg/stories/20260415101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/15/odot-outline-project-concepts-i-75-near-perrysburg/stories/20260415101#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:39:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/15/odot-outline-project-concepts-i-75-near-perrysburg/stories/20260415101 The start of long-range planning for future widening of I-475/U.S. 23 near Perrysburg, including ramp modifications at two major interchanges, is the subject of an Ohio Department of Transportation open house next week. An aerial view looking west, toward Waterville, of traffic on I-475/U.S. 23 crossing the Maumee River on April 14. The Ohio Department of Transportation says replacing these bridges with wider structures is its top priority for I-475 between U.S. 24 and I-75. An aerial view looking northeast, toward Maumee, of traffic on I-475/U.S. 23 crossing the Maumee River on April 14. The Ohio Department of Transportation says replacing these bridges with wider structures is its top priority for I-475 between U.S. 24 and I-75. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/15/tarta-offer-3-postseason-rides-kelly-cup/stories/20260409111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/15/tarta-offer-3-postseason-rides-kelly-cup/stories/20260409111#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:26:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/15/tarta-offer-3-postseason-rides-kelly-cup/stories/20260409111 The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority will offer its $3 Walleye Shuttle for Toledo Walleye fans during the postseason for the Kelly Cup. New TARTA driver Darnesha Crump speaks during a graduation ceremony on March 26 at the Glass City Pavilion in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/14/reconstruction-utility-projects-force-closure-of-several-city-streets/stories/20260414113 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/14/reconstruction-utility-projects-force-closure-of-several-city-streets/stories/20260414113#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:13:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/14/reconstruction-utility-projects-force-closure-of-several-city-streets/stories/20260414113 Roadway reconstruction will close the northbound lanes of Detroit Avenue at Highland Avenue for 10 days starting Wednesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. Stock photo of road closed signs. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/13/railroad-crossing-repair-work-forces-closure-of-detroit-ave/stories/20260413091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/13/railroad-crossing-repair-work-forces-closure-of-detroit-ave/stories/20260413091#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:33:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/13/railroad-crossing-repair-work-forces-closure-of-detroit-ave/stories/20260413091 A railroad crossing repair project is forcing the temporary closure of Detroit Avenue, city of Toledo officials announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/13/port-seeks-boost-new-warehouse-liquid-terminal/stories/20260408104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/13/port-seeks-boost-new-warehouse-liquid-terminal/stories/20260408104#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/13/port-seeks-boost-new-warehouse-liquid-terminal/stories/20260408104 With the Great Lakes shipping season’s first overseas grain freighter and domestic iron-ore carrier having arrived in Toledo, a top local port official hopes last year’s modest traffic decline can be reversed. An aerial view from a drone shows freighter Federal Nakagawa as it goes under the Anthony Wayne (High Level) Bridge with the help of tugs Michigan and New York in the Maumee River in Toledo on April 9. An aerial view from a drone shows freighter Federal Nakagawa leave with the help of tugs Michigan and New York in the Maumee River in Toledo on April 9. An aerial view from a drone shows freighter Federal Nakagawa leave with the help of tugs Michigan and New York in the Maumee River in Toledo on April 9. An aerial view from a drone shows freighter Federal Nakagawa leave with the help of tugs Michigan and New York in the Maumee River in Toledo on April 9. An aerial view from a drone shows freighter Federal Nakagawa leave with the help of tugs Michigan and New York in the Maumee River in Toledo on April 9. An aerial view from a drone shows freighter Federal Nakagawa leave with the help of tugs Michigan and New York in the Maumee River in Toledo on April 9. An aerial view from a drone shows freighter Federal Nakagawa leave with the help of tugs Michigan and New York in the Maumee River in Toledo on April 9. An aerial view from a drone shows freighter Federal Nakagawa at the ADM docks in the Maumee River in East Toledo on April 9. An aerial view from a drone shows freighter Federal Nakagawa leave the ADM docks with the help of tugs Michigan and New York in the Maumee River in East Toledo on April 9. An aerial view from a drone shows freighter Federal Nakagawa leave with the help of tugs Michigan and New York in the Maumee River in Toledo on April 9. An aerial view from a drone shows freighter Federal Nakagawa leave with the help of tugs Michigan and New York in the Maumee River in Toledo on April 9. An aerial view from a drone shows freighter Federal Nakagawa leave with the help of tugs Michigan and New York in the Maumee River in Toledo on April 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/12/no-room-right-turn-lane-secor-laskey-city-explains/stories/20260413024 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/12/no-room-right-turn-lane-secor-laskey-city-explains/stories/20260413024#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:47:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/12/no-room-right-turn-lane-secor-laskey-city-explains/stories/20260413024 While this year’s stage of Secor Road reconstruction between Laskey and Alexis roads does not involve the Laskey intersection, northbound Secor approaching Laskey narrows to one lane for both straight traffic and right turns, plus a left-turn lane. With the right lane closed beyond the intersection, northbound traffic on Secor Road queues into a single lane approaching Laskey Road on April 3. Two lanes each way on the eastbound side cross the Ohio Turnpike's Maumee River bridge on April 8. The temporary traffic pattern, set up the previous night, supports upcoming deck replacement on the westbound side, with the eastbound side to follow next year. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/12/uptown-block-closed-two-days/stories/20260412122 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/12/uptown-block-closed-two-days/stories/20260412122#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:15:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/12/uptown-block-closed-two-days/stories/20260412122 Part of Woodruff Avenue will be closed for road restoration, city officials announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/07/muddy-shuttle-will-not-run-from-oregon-for-opening-day/stories/20260407093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/07/muddy-shuttle-will-not-run-from-oregon-for-opening-day/stories/20260407093#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:17:40 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/07/muddy-shuttle-will-not-run-from-oregon-for-opening-day/stories/20260407093 TARTA’s Muddy Shuttle buses to the Toledo Mud Hens’ season opener Tuesday will not include service from the Oregon park-and-ride lot at Starr Elementary School, the transit authority announced Tuesday morning. The TARTA Muddy Shuttle drops fans at Fifth Third Field https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/05/road-warrior-resurfacing-project-starts-east-broadway/stories/20260405074 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/05/road-warrior-resurfacing-project-starts-east-broadway/stories/20260405074#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:22:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/04/05/road-warrior-resurfacing-project-starts-east-broadway/stories/20260405074 One of East Toledo’s main traffic arteries is getting a facelift. Two orange barrels fitted with One Way signs for the upcoming resurfacing project on East Broadway Street were staged on April 3 at the Stillman Street intersection next to a relic of the past. About four weeks into its reconstruction and widening, the Monroe Street bridge over U.S. 23 in Sylvania is seen from a drone on April 3. It's scheduled to reopen in early August.