Broken semi causes traffic hazard on I-270, Columbus OH
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, responders discussed managing a broken-down semi-truck on I-270 North near Hamilton Road. The truck was partially blocking the right shoulder, creating a traffic hazard. Officials considered temporarily closing a ramp to allow safe recovery by a tow truck, particularly due to rush hour and reduced visibility conditions.
Audio|Heard on: Wyandot OH Public Works Group Calls
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01:57
Transcript:
00:00
If I want to get handed, it's 270 north to Hamilton Road, is a semi-truck,
00:07
broke down on the right shoulder here.
00:10
But people, he kind of over the white line, and people coming up to the last minute and swinging over to get off at the exit and they're coming close to take out the exit sign.
00:21
Okay, I'll come out there with you.
00:23
I'll get a whole hand.
00:26
I'm flipping right here at Easton Way.
00:27
I'll be there just a minute.
00:29
All right, I flip Fliers out and he got his cones out.
00:35
O4 to TNC.
00:38
Oh, four.
00:40
If I'm going to shut this ramp down, east to 270 North, should I just take the whole thing or go on up and you can kick off the Bryce Road?
00:49
Are you shutting it down by yourself? I'm filling in.
00:53
I just sat down here, so I don't know what the update is.
00:56
I have told it was open.
00:59
That tow truck on around the corner there, he's got to take the lane to get that vehicle up out of the mud.
01:06
So I'm taking the ramp,
01:09
I-70 East to I-270 North,
01:12
and I just don't want, like, if I go up there and chase them off the Bryce Road, then it's going to be around the curve and they're not going to see me until the last minute.
01:24
Do whatever you feel is safe.
01:26
But, yeah, I mean, I imagine if he could just limit the time he's got to shut that ramp down until he absolutely needs to.
01:35
Yeah, he would have it out of there in five minutes once I get it clear for him.
01:40
Hey, 13.02,
01:42
with it being rush hour and it being still dark out,
01:47
why don't they just wait until after rush hour and when it gets light,
01:52
and then they can reassess the whole thing there? If we've got to shut a ramp down,
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I-270, Columbus, OH
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