http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:23:47 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/30/odot-postpones-i-475-closing-because-of-rainy-forecast/stories/20260730095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/30/odot-postpones-i-475-closing-because-of-rainy-forecast/stories/20260730095#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:05:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/30/odot-postpones-i-475-closing-because-of-rainy-forecast/stories/20260730095 Pavement repair and resurfacing that was to have closed part of northbound I-475/U.S. 23 this weekend has been postponed because wet weather is forecast. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/29/st-clair-block-closed-for-church-festival/stories/20260729090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/29/st-clair-block-closed-for-church-festival/stories/20260729090#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:06:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/29/st-clair-block-closed-for-church-festival/stories/20260729090 A block of St. Clair Street closed at 10 a.m. Thursday for the Ss. Peter and Paul Church Festival, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/28/city-gets-grant-toward-bike-lane-on-spielbusch/stories/20260724087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/28/city-gets-grant-toward-bike-lane-on-spielbusch/stories/20260724087#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/28/city-gets-grant-toward-bike-lane-on-spielbusch/stories/20260724087 A state grant will help the city of Toledo create a bicycle lane on Spielbusch Avenue at the same time it plans to make bicycle lanes on nearby parts of Michigan and Erie streets permanent. The lightly used bike lanes on Erie Street (seen here) and Michigan Street are to be made permanent with divider islands in 2029 during a companion project to bike-lane construction on Spielbusch Avenue. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/27/us-canada-bridge-opens-detroit-even-trade-disputes-test-neighbors-ties/stories/20260727077 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/27/us-canada-bridge-opens-detroit-even-trade-disputes-test-neighbors-ties/stories/20260727077#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:57:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/27/us-canada-bridge-opens-detroit-even-trade-disputes-test-neighbors-ties/stories/20260727077 DETROIT — A major new bridge linking Canada and the United States at Detroit opened Monday to trucks, cars, and other vehicles, the climax of a yearslong project that lately had been bruised a bit by international politics. The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario on its opening day, July 27. A semitrailer crosses the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario on its opening day, July 27. The Canadian bulk freighter G3 Marquis passes under the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario on its opening day, July 27. The Detroit skyline as seen from the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario on its opening day, July 27. A Canada Border Services agent performs a mock questioning of a trucker at the Gordie Howe International Bridge, in Windsor, Ontario, on July 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/26/northbound-i-475-detours-first-weekend-works-smoothly/stories/20260726104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/26/northbound-i-475-detours-first-weekend-works-smoothly/stories/20260726104#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:51:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/26/northbound-i-475-detours-first-weekend-works-smoothly/stories/20260726104 The first of four weekend-long shutdowns of northbound I-475/U.S. 23 for pavement repair and resurfacing appeared to go smoothly. A pavement sweeper kicks up dust on the closed northbound lanes of I-475/U.S. 23 in Perrysburg on July 25. The lanes were closed for concrete joint repair and resurfacing for the first of four weekends, to be as consecutive as weather allows. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/24/utility-work-close-street-2-days/stories/20260726055 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/24/utility-work-close-street-2-days/stories/20260726055#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:38:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/24/utility-work-close-street-2-days/stories/20260726055 Utility work will close part of Upton Avenue on Monday and Tuesday, the Toledo Department of Transportation said. A 'road closed' sign closeup at the Ohio Dept. of Transportation on July 1 in Maumee. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/23/streets-close-special-events/stories/20260723095 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/23/streets-close-special-events/stories/20260723095#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:59:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/23/streets-close-special-events/stories/20260723095 Parts of four city streets will close Saturday for special events, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced Thursday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/23/i-475-u-s-23-closing-confirmed-for-weekend/stories/20260723086 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/23/i-475-u-s-23-closing-confirmed-for-weekend/stories/20260723086#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:47:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/23/i-475-u-s-23-closing-confirmed-for-weekend/stories/20260723086 The first of four weekend closings of northbound I-475 in Perrysburg is scheduled to start Friday evening. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/22/transportation-plan-update-meeting-set-for-july-30/stories/20260720093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/22/transportation-plan-update-meeting-set-for-july-30/stories/20260720093#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:52:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/22/transportation-plan-update-meeting-set-for-july-30/stories/20260720093 A public update on the county’s active transportation plan will give residents the latest information on an initiative designed to strengthen safety, connectivity, and mobility options. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/21/two-roads-to-be-closed-for-thursday-events/stories/20260721078 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/21/two-roads-to-be-closed-for-thursday-events/stories/20260721078#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:37:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/21/two-roads-to-be-closed-for-thursday-events/stories/20260721078 Multiple streets will be closed to make way for two events Thursday, the city of Toledo said. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/19/highland-avenue-close-reconstruction/stories/20260718100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/19/highland-avenue-close-reconstruction/stories/20260718100#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:24:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/19/highland-avenue-close-reconstruction/stories/20260718100 Part of a central Toledo street will close Monday for reconstruction, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/19/road-warrior-monroe-street-bridge-projecthomestretch/stories/20260718099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/19/road-warrior-monroe-street-bridge-projecthomestretch/stories/20260718099#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:29:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/19/road-warrior-monroe-street-bridge-projecthomestretch/stories/20260718099 The Monroe Street overpass and interchange reconstruction project might have as little as three weeks to go before the bridge reopens. Aerial view looking east on July 13 shows fresh blacktop pavement on Monroe Street west of the nearly finished Monroe bridge over U.S. 23 in Sylvania. The bridge has been closed for deck replacement and widening since early April. U.S. 23 traffic passes under the nearly finished Monroe Street bridge in Sylvania in an aerial view on July 13. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/17/road-work-affects-109th-street-upton-avenue/stories/20260717105 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/17/road-work-affects-109th-street-upton-avenue/stories/20260717105#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:41:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/17/road-work-affects-109th-street-upton-avenue/stories/20260717105 Roadway restoration will close part of a Point Place street for three days, starting Monday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/14/big-boy-wows-thousands-during-northwest-ohio-return-visit/stories/20260714087 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/14/big-boy-wows-thousands-during-northwest-ohio-return-visit/stories/20260714087#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:33:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/14/big-boy-wows-thousands-during-northwest-ohio-return-visit/stories/20260714087 FOSTORIA — Jacob Edwards had his wife and four children up well before dawn to camp out at the gate to see the Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy steam locomotive during its open-house visit on Tuesday. John Mayer holds 4-year-old son, Eli, as he waves to the parked locomotive during a display day of Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 during display day at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 during display day at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. Vehicles line up on Seneca County Road 60 south of the Norfolk Southern auto terminal in Jackson Township, near Fostoria, about 7:40 a.m. on July 14 to see the Big Boy Open House. John Mayer, with 4-year-old son, Eli, take in the spectacle during a display day of Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. At left, John Mayer, with 4-year-old son, Eli, take in the spectacle during a display day of Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. Ed Dickens, Union Pacific’s senior manager of heritage operations, speaks to attendees during a display day of Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. Ed Dickens, Union Pacific’s senior manager of heritage operations, speaks to attendees during a display day of Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. Ed Dickens, Union Pacific’s senior manager of heritage operations, during a display day of Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. John Mayer, center, gets an autograph from Ed Dickens, Union Pacific’s senior manager of heritage operations, during a display day of Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. People view the parked locomotive during a display day of Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. People view the parked locomotive during a display day of Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. People view the parked locomotive during a display day of Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. Ed Dickens, Union Pacific’s senior manager of heritage operations, signs autographs during a display day of Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 at the Fostoria Automotive Distribution Center in Fostoria on July 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/13/railroad-shoemaker-killed-indiana-norfolk-southern/stories/20260713081 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/13/railroad-shoemaker-killed-indiana-norfolk-southern/stories/20260713081#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:07:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/13/railroad-shoemaker-killed-indiana-norfolk-southern/stories/20260713081 WHITING, Ind. — A railroad conductor from Toledo died when he was hit by a train while working in northwest Indiana. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/12/road-warrior-work-starts-alexis-tarta-shifts-lineup/stories/20260711116 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/12/road-warrior-work-starts-alexis-tarta-shifts-lineup/stories/20260711116#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:04:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/12/road-warrior-work-starts-alexis-tarta-shifts-lineup/stories/20260711116 Another Toledo resurfacing project’s startup this week will include ramp closings on I-75. The sun sets beyond the recently rehabilitated State Rt. 795 bridge over I-75 in Rossford on July 11. This view greeted westbound motorists on Dussel Drive at I-475/U.S. 23 from the evening of July 10, 2026 until daybreak on July 13, 2026. The bridge is scheduled to be closed from the evening of July 17 until the morning of July 20 as well while its approach slabs are adjusted to eliminate a bump at either end of the bridge. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/10/big-boy-locomotive-train-to-revisit-northwest-ohio-early-next-week/stories/20260710077 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/10/big-boy-locomotive-train-to-revisit-northwest-ohio-early-next-week/stories/20260710077#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:12:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/10/big-boy-locomotive-train-to-revisit-northwest-ohio-early-next-week/stories/20260710077 The Big Boy is on its way back toward northwest Ohio. Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, arrives to the Fostoria Iron Triangle Rail Park in Fostoria on June 6. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/05/road-warrior-salisbury-dussel-bridge-closed-2-weekends/stories/20260705125 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/05/road-warrior-salisbury-dussel-bridge-closed-2-weekends/stories/20260705125#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:54:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/05/road-warrior-salisbury-dussel-bridge-closed-2-weekends/stories/20260705125 Relief from any possibility of I-475/U.S. 23 being closed south of U.S. 24 for the next few weeks is offset by planned shutdowns of the Salisbury Road/Dussel Drive bridge over that freeway for maintenance. The Salisbury Road/Dussel Drive bridge over I-475/U.S. 23, seen on July 5, 2026, will be closed for two weekends starting Friday evening, July 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/03/projects-close-streets/stories/20260703100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/03/projects-close-streets/stories/20260703100#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:49:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/03/projects-close-streets/stories/20260703100 The city of Toledo will begin multiple roadwork projects on Monday, causing several road closures, transportation officials announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/01/navarre-avenue-safety-improvements-tackle-increased-traffic-oregon/stories/20260625103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/01/navarre-avenue-safety-improvements-tackle-increased-traffic-oregon/stories/20260625103#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:04:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/01/navarre-avenue-safety-improvements-tackle-increased-traffic-oregon/stories/20260625103 Oregon’s Navarre Avenue Safety Improvement project is now in Phase 3 and will connect previous work that started at I-280, city officials said. The $6 million project is creating a variety of safety improvements along Navarre between Isaac Streets Drive and Coy Road. Deputy City Engineer The Navarre Avenue Safety Improvement project construction continues along Navarre Avenue in Oregon on June 25. The Navarre Avenue Safety Improvement project construction continues along Navarre Avenue in Oregon on June 25. The Navarre Avenue Safety Improvement project construction continues along Navarre Avenue in Oregon on June 25. The Navarre Avenue Safety Improvement project construction continues along Navarre Avenue in Oregon on June 25. The Navarre Avenue Safety Improvement project construction continues along Navarre Avenue in Oregon on June 25.