As the winter storm continues to move across Northeast Ohio, freezing rain and flooding are causing road closures.
(We will continue to update this list)
The speed limit on I-90 in #LakeCountyOH has been reduced to 50 mph as of 3:45 p.m. 1/12/18. pic.twitter.com/vcm2gvuXOy
— ODOT Cleveland (@ODOT_Cleveland) January 12, 2018
3:40 p.m. The Vermilion River is beginning to flood in the Riverside Drive area. Residents should move their cars and be prepared to evacuate.
3:36 p.m. Crash on eastbound Turnpike in Boston Heights
Pretty bad accident on I-80 EB near the 182 mile marker in Boston Heights. Two cars and a semi involved. Right lane blocked for extrication. #WinterBlast @wews pic.twitter.com/m6EOMfoqez
— Jordan Vandenberge (@NEWSjordanv) January 12, 2018
And boom.. within about three miles, we've seen three different vehicles either spun out or in accidents. This one near route 60 near Vermilion. Right lane was blocked, vehicle over the hillside. pic.twitter.com/ISIxu7BFiI
— Jon Rudder (@JonRudder) January 12, 2018
Conditions have warranted a speed limit reduction on I-90 in #LakeCountyOH, pic.twitter.com/WTb7Sg6ZuU
— ODOT Cleveland (@ODOT_Cleveland) January 12, 2018
1:05 p.m.—I-90 eastbound at McKinley has reopened to traffic.
12:00 p.m.— Fairmount Blvd westbound at Gates Mills Circle is closed due to high water.
Pepper Pike: Fairmount is closed near Gates Mills traffic circle. This driver said, ‘to heck with it.’ Not smart. #WinterBlast @WEWS pic.twitter.com/64U3cQmegp
— Jordan Vandenberge (@NEWSjordanv) January 12, 2018
.@ODOT_Statewide throwing down some road treatment ahead of the #winterblast heading our way near Fairlawn. @WEWS pic.twitter.com/IVrE1lvkFD
— Kevin Barry (@KevinBarryWEWS) January 12, 2018
11:30 a.m.— McKinley Avenue ramp to I-90 EB is shut down due to extremely high standing water.
The Rocky River Fire Department reports an ice jam on Rock River, causing flooding concerns for traffic and residents near the area.
Fire department is reporting an ice jam on the Rocky River. Rain causing concerns of flooding. pic.twitter.com/5SO8cOrKht
— Amanda VanAllen (@VanAllenNews) January 12, 2018
Ohio Department of Transportation crews are dumping salt on primary roads before tackling neighborhood streets.
.@ODOT_Statewide throwing down some road treatment ahead of the #winterblast heading our way near Fairlawn. @WEWS pic.twitter.com/IVrE1lvkFD
— Kevin Barry (@KevinBarryWEWS) January 12, 2018
10:30 a.m.— High water on I-90 eastbound before Warren Road and Bunts closes one lane.
