Columbus Division of Police

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    Extreme weather conditions have caused severe storm damage in the area of 4th St. and Lockbourne. All streets in the pictured area are considered closed. Please avoid the area. Th…

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    Interstate 70 west is closed between I-270 and Miller/Kelton (on the east side) due to a serious accident near Fairwood Avenue.

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    Coming to Red, White, and BOOM! today? Please familiarize yourself with the listed safety tips before bringing children to the event.

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    Coming to Red, White, and BOOM! tomorrow? Please familiarize yourself with the listed road closures.

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    ⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT: US 23 is closed due to a fatal accident. Southbound lanes are closed between I-270 and SR 665. Northbound lanes are closed between SR 665 and Rathmell Rd. Drivers…

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    ⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT: 670 westbound is closed between 270 and Leonard Ave. for an undetermined amount of time. Traffic to the airport should find an alternative route.

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    ⚠️Traffic Alert! ⚠️All lanes are closed on I-71 South at I-270 West (North Side), due to a crash.

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    ⚠️Traffic Alert⚠️ 70 westbound is being closed at 71 north. All traffic is being diverted to 71 northbound.

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    Traffic Alert! ⛔️ Out of a fire in the 2100 block of Alum Creek, the SR 104 WB/Refugee Rd. Exit ramp along with several surrounding streets are closed for an undetermined amount o…

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    We need the community's help in solving a homicide that occurred on Wilson Ave on 7/4/25. Multiple individuals were shot and injured and a juvenile was killed. If you have any pho…

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    The freeway is temporally shut down on 70 westbound between 315 and Broad St. due to an investigation.

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    Interstate 70 westbound is closed at Brice Road due to a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. The closure is expected to last into the early parts of the morning rush hour.

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    I-70 west at I-71 will be closed through morning rush hour as a result of a construction crane striking powerlines overnight. All traffic on I-70 west is being forced to exit onto…