http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:56:21 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/19/oregon-council-consider-stop-signs-easthampton-improve-safety/stories/20260819101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/19/oregon-council-consider-stop-signs-easthampton-improve-safety/stories/20260819101#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:36:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/19/oregon-council-consider-stop-signs-easthampton-improve-safety/stories/20260819101 Oregon may be installing stop signs at several intersections along Easthampton Drive to improve safety. A yield sign where a new stop sign could be installed at the intersection of Easthampton Drive and Hazelton Drive in Oregon. City Council is expected to vote on Monday. A yield sign where the city of Oregon is considering installing new stop signs at the intersection of Easthampton Drive and North Reach Drive in Oregon on Aug. 19. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/19/projects-to-close-various-east-toledo-streets/stories/20260819099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/19/projects-to-close-various-east-toledo-streets/stories/20260819099#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:38:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/19/projects-to-close-various-east-toledo-streets/stories/20260819099 The Toledo Department of Transportation announced various East Toledo road closures to make way for city projects. Consaul Street, between Bakewell Street and Birmingham Terrace, will be closed for a Safe Routes to School project Thursday and Friday. The street will reopen for the weekend and https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/17/road-warrior-u-s-20a-closes-next-roundabout-project/stories/20260816112 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/17/road-warrior-u-s-20a-closes-next-roundabout-project/stories/20260816112#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:29:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/17/road-warrior-u-s-20a-closes-next-roundabout-project/stories/20260816112 Detours in Monclova Township will increase in complexity Monday when U.S. 20A closes at Strayer Road for an Ohio Department of Transportation roundabout project. A sign advises motorists on U.S. 20A in Monclova Township that the Strayer Road intersection will be closed for about two months during roundabout construction. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/17/harbor-dredging-september/stories/20260811094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/17/harbor-dredging-september/stories/20260811094#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:27:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/17/harbor-dredging-september/stories/20260811094 Toledo Harbor’s annual dredging operation is set to begin in September and continue until December along roughly seven miles of the lower Maumee River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District and contracting partners, Ryba Marine Construction Co. dredge Toledo Harbor’s federal navigation channel in the lower Maumee River in Toledo on Oct. 20. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District and contracting partners, Ryba Marine Construction Co. dredge Toledo Harbor’s federal navigation channel in the lower Maumee River in Toledo on Oct. 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/16/four-south-streets-close-for-projects/stories/20260814103 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/16/four-south-streets-close-for-projects/stories/20260814103#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:39:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/16/four-south-streets-close-for-projects/stories/20260814103 Four South Toledo streets will be closed for varying lengths of time this week, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/14/tree-work-close-part-fearing-boulevard/stories/20260814098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/14/tree-work-close-part-fearing-boulevard/stories/20260814098#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:18:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/14/tree-work-close-part-fearing-boulevard/stories/20260814098 Tree work will close Fearing Boulevard north of Hill Avenue on Saturday only, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. A 'road closed' sign closeup at the Ohio Dept. of Transportation on July 1 in Maumee. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/11/rossford-business-owners-cheer-success-roundabout-project/stories/20260811092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/11/rossford-business-owners-cheer-success-roundabout-project/stories/20260811092#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:50:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/11/rossford-business-owners-cheer-success-roundabout-project/stories/20260811092 After two months of work, a new roundabout in downtown Rossford has officially opened. An aerial view of the new roundabout in Rossford. An aerial view of the new roundabout in Rossford. An aerial view of the new roundabout in Rossford. An aerial view of the new roundabout in Rossford. An aerial view of the new roundabout in Rossford. Barricades at Danny’s Cafe next to the road at the new roundabout in Rossford. Annette O'Hara, owner of Rossford Nutrition, speaks about the opening of the new roundabout in Rossford. The new roundabout in Rossford. Traffic moves through the new roundabout in Rossford. Mariah Segura, a manager, speaks about the opening of the new roundabout at Danny’s Cafe in Rossford. A construction hours sign hangs in the window of Rossford Nutrition. Jamie Ireland, left, and Valencia Kimbrell, co-owners of Sage and Soda, speak about the opening of the new roundabout. The new roundabout, seen from outside the two businesses Sage and Soda and Rossford Nutrition. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/10/utility-work-to-close-westbound-berdan-for-1-day/stories/20260810077 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/10/utility-work-to-close-westbound-berdan-for-1-day/stories/20260810077#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:10:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/10/utility-work-to-close-westbound-berdan-for-1-day/stories/20260810077 Ongoing waterline work will close Berdan Avenue’s westbound lane between Douglas Road and Buell Avenue on Tuesday only, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/10/tarta-free-round-rides-glass-city-jazzfest/stories/20260728094 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/10/tarta-free-round-rides-glass-city-jazzfest/stories/20260728094#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:23:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/10/tarta-free-round-rides-glass-city-jazzfest/stories/20260728094 The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority will offer free round-trip rides to the Glass City JazzFest on Saturday. Maumee resident Earlean "Queen Cookie" Mack-Belcher claps for a performer during Glass City Jazz Fest at Glass City Metropark in East Toledo in 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/10/road-warrior-jackmith-smith-project-running-late-no-i-475-shutdown-next-weekend/stories/20260808077 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/10/road-warrior-jackmith-smith-project-running-late-no-i-475-shutdown-next-weekend/stories/20260808077#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:22:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/10/road-warrior-jackmith-smith-project-running-late-no-i-475-shutdown-next-weekend/stories/20260808077 Lucas County’s roundabout projects aren’t the only ones delayed this summer by utility relocation, but the Monroe County Road Commission isn’t as upset about the tardiness of its project at Jackman and Smith roads. A sign on northbound Jackman Road approaching Smith Road in Bedford Township, Monroe County, Michigan on Aug. 7, is a remnant of that intersection's past, as a roundabout is under construction to realign the junction and the signal has been permanently removed. Roundabout construction was under way at Smith and Jackman roads in Bedford Township on Aug. 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/07/sylvania-bridge-set-reopen-after-five-month-closure/stories/20260807093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/07/sylvania-bridge-set-reopen-after-five-month-closure/stories/20260807093#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:48:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/07/sylvania-bridge-set-reopen-after-five-month-closure/stories/20260807093 Since reconstruction of Monroe Street’s bridge over U.S. 23 began in early March, Carol Thabit has eagerly watched its progress from her home on nearby Acres Road. Ohio Department of Transportation workers cut a ribbon during a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 and its interchange in Sylvania on Aug. 7. The overpass is scheduled to reopen tomorrow evening. A worker adds street signs to the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 in Sylvania on Aug. 7. The overpass is scheduled to reopen Saturday. A worker adds street signs to the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 in Sylvania on Aug. 7. The overpass is scheduled to reopen Saturday. Patrick McColley, deputy director for Ohio Department of Transportation District 2, speaks during a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 and its interchange in Sylvania on Aug. 7. The overpass is scheduled to reopen tomorrow evening. U.S. 23 traffic moves below seen from the Monroe Street overpass in Sylvania on Aug 7. The overpass is scheduled to reopen Saturday. Workers add street signs to the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 in Sylvania on Aug. 7. The overpass is scheduled to reopen Saturday. Patrick McColley, deputy director for Ohio Department of Transportation District 2, speaks during a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 and its interchange in Sylvania on Aug 7. The overpass is scheduled to reopen tomorrow evening. Michael Lieber, Sylvania's official town crier, opens up the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 and its interchange in Sylvania. Mayor Mark Frye speaks during a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 and its interchange in Sylvania. Mayor Mark Frye speaks during a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 and its interchange in Sylvania. The view westward on Monroe Street seen from the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 in Sylvania. Carol Thabit and Sullivan, her 4-year-old corgi mix, attend the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 and its interchange in Sylvania. An Ohio Department of Transportation worker holds his piece of cut ribbon. Sullivan, a 4-year-old corgi mix, wears a commemorative piece of ribbon given to attendees during the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 and its interchange in Sylvania. Dignitaries cut a ribbon. Southbound U.S. 23 traffic moves below seen from the Monroe Street overpass in Sylvania. Southbound U.S. 23 traffic moves below seen from the Monroe Street overpass in Sylvania. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/06/street-closings-detours-announced-jeep-fest/stories/20260806107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/06/street-closings-detours-announced-jeep-fest/stories/20260806107#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:01:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/06/street-closings-detours-announced-jeep-fest/stories/20260806107 Numerous street closings are planned beginning Friday for the Toledo Jeep Fest over the weekend, the Toledo Department of Transportation said. At right, Molly Wisniewski, 16, sprays water at onlookers during the Toledo Jeep Fest Parade in 2025 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/06/projects-to-close-two-west-toledo-streets/stories/20260806106 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/06/projects-to-close-two-west-toledo-streets/stories/20260806106#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:32:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/06/projects-to-close-two-west-toledo-streets/stories/20260806106 Separate projects will close two West Toledo streets Friday, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/06/roundabout-project-at-u-s-20a-albon-road-delayed-until-spring/stories/20260806105 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/06/roundabout-project-at-u-s-20a-albon-road-delayed-until-spring/stories/20260806105#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:13:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/06/roundabout-project-at-u-s-20a-albon-road-delayed-until-spring/stories/20260806105 The Lucas County Engineer’s Office has postponed construction of a roundabout at U.S. 20A and Albon Road scheduled for this year because of late utility relocation on several other projects. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/05/cyclists-pedistrians-flock-gordie-how-bridge-multiuse-path-opening/stories/20260805111 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/05/cyclists-pedistrians-flock-gordie-how-bridge-multiuse-path-opening/stories/20260805111#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:13:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/05/cyclists-pedistrians-flock-gordie-how-bridge-multiuse-path-opening/stories/20260805111 DETROIT — Hundreds of bicyclists and pedestrians lined up Wednesday morning to become among the first people to cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge on its newly opened multiuse path. Elizabeth Harrigan and her parents Helen and Dennis line up at the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Wednesday, Aug. 5 in Detroit. Cyclists, runners, and walkers lined up hundreds deep as more than 1,000 were expected to cross the bridge, but no more than 250 at a time for the 20- to 30- minute journey. Dean Eveslage, of Dearborn, Mich., looks forward to a beautiful ride at the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. Eveslage said this was his first ride in many years, but in the 1980s he rode more 4,000 miles, by his estimation, cycling the St. Lawrence Seaway. People line up for the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. Aaron Yu, of Windsor, Ont., Canada, helps people at the information tent at the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. Jeanine Diller, of Whitmore Lake, Mich., who grew up in Toledo and taught at the University of Toledo, waits in line on a recumbent bike holding a sign of unity between Canada and the U.S. at the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. People line up for the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. People line up for the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. People line up for the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. People line up for the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. Amanda Ray of Detroit waits in line with her bike at the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on on Aug. 5 in Detroit. People line up for the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. Lloyd Strong, of Windsor, Ont., Canada, comes into the U.S. at the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. Rules of the road are displayed at the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. Paul Falcone and his daughter Christine Cattey, with her children Graham, Carina, and Mira, right, line up at the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. Athletes at many levels of competition await the thrill of crossing the span at the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. David Nall, of Riverview, Mich., talks with his friend in Gordie Howe jersey at the official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Multi-Use Path connecting the United States and Canada for bicycle and pedestrian traffic on Aug. 5 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/02/tarta-to-offer-round-trips-to-the-all-jeep-parade/stories/20260728099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/02/tarta-to-offer-round-trips-to-the-all-jeep-parade/stories/20260728099#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:48:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/02/tarta-to-offer-round-trips-to-the-all-jeep-parade/stories/20260728099 The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority will once again offer trips to the All-Jeep Parade during Jeep Fest in downtown Toledo on Saturday. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/02/road-warrior-detours-to-end-saturday-for-monroe-street-drivers/stories/20260802063 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/02/road-warrior-detours-to-end-saturday-for-monroe-street-drivers/stories/20260802063#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:17:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/02/road-warrior-detours-to-end-saturday-for-monroe-street-drivers/stories/20260802063 It’s official: the Monroe Street bridge over U.S. 23 in Sylvania is scheduled to reopen Saturday evening. A worker walks by with materials in the foreground as construction work continues on the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 in Sylvania on July 28. An aerial view as construction work continues on the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 in Sylvania on July 28. Construction of the roundabout on Monclova and Albon Roads continue in Monclova on July 28. Construction work continues on the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 in Sylvania on July 28. Construction work continues on the Monroe Street overpass over U.S. 23 in Sylvania on July 28. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/02/small-projects-affect-several-bowling-green-streets/stories/20260802062 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/02/small-projects-affect-several-bowling-green-streets/stories/20260802062#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:54:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/08/02/small-projects-affect-several-bowling-green-streets/stories/20260802062 BOWLING GREEN — Several city streets will be affected by maintenance work this week. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/31/safer-streets-for-bicyclists-pedestrians-focus-of-presentation/stories/20260730123 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/31/safer-streets-for-bicyclists-pedestrians-focus-of-presentation/stories/20260730123#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:46:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/07/31/safer-streets-for-bicyclists-pedestrians-focus-of-presentation/stories/20260730123 Health officials are calling on area residents to advocate for a Lucas County plan to make the streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians. Beth Deakins, a YMCA of Greater Toledo executive director of healthy living, delivers a presentation on July 30 at Maumee Branch Library. Amy Abodeely, grant nutritionist at the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, speaks on July 30 at Maumee Branch Library. The informational meeting on the implementation of the Lucas County Active Transportation Plan has just begun at Maumee Branch Library. 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.