CLEVELAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation has confirmed that crews were hit early Thursday morning on I-77 near the Ontario Street exit—making this the fifth time since May 28 crews have been hit while working on roadways.
ODOT said that a semi clipped the front bumper of an ODOT truck on I-77 near the Ontatio/East 9th Street exit. No injuries were reported.
Semi clipped the front bumper of an ODOT truck on 77 near the Ontario/E9th exit. No injuries.
— Jon Rudder (@JonRudder) June 4, 2020
It’s the 5th time since last Wednesday an ODOT crews has been hit and and 16th statewide since February. #GMCle pic.twitter.com/3j4NIxOO2v
On Wednesday, ODOT’s Northwest Ohio District 1 said an ODOT vehicle was struck while working on the side of U.S. 224 near the village of Gilboa, located in Putnam County. Fortunately, no employees were injured.
Since February, ODOT crews have been hit 16 times.
Ohio law requires all drivers to move over one lane when passing any vehicle with flashing or rotating lights parked on the roadside. If moving over isn't possible, drivers are expected to slow down.
