Ohio Turnpike fully reopens

The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission issued the following statement just before 6 p.m. Saturday in regards to Friday's crash on the toll road, leaving at least four people dead. The Ohio Turnpike's westbound and eastbound lanes have reopened following the incident that occurred at milepost 106 in Erie and Sandusky counties on Dec. 23 Westbound update Westbound lanes from exit 118 (U.S. 250) to exit 91 (Ohio 53) were reopened to traffic shortly after 3 p.m. (Saturday) afternoon. With all lanes being opened, normal traffic operations in east and westbound directions have resumed at Exit 118 and Exit 110. Eastbound update Eastbound lanes from exit 91 to exit 118 were opened at about 4:40 p.m. (Saturday). A right lane closure is in place from milepost 105.4 to milepost 106.8 due to damaged commercial vehicles that remain in the area, However, this is a three-lane section, so traffic is being maintained in the left and center lanes. A statement on Friday's crash The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission also issued a separate release just after 5 p.m. The statement was issued by Jerry N. Hruby, who chairs the organization overseeing the toll road: The multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Ohio Turnpike at milepost 106.4 in Erie and Sandusky counties on Dec. 23. Our deepest sympathy goes to those affected by this tragic event, especially the families of those who lost their lives. You are in our prayers. There are hundreds of unnamed individuals — staff from the Ohio Turnpike, Ohio State Highway Patrol, all local safety agencies, and emergency/medical staff as well as civilian support — who we are so very proud of and appreciate you and recognize your importance during the rescue efforts. On behalf of the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, we sincerely appreciate your efforts under the extreme winter storm conditions. All are to be commended. Please be assured of our continued support and our heartfelt thank you.