I-71 North Accident: Is Your Commute Affected?

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Columbus, OH (June 6, 2025) – A significant collision involving several vehicles occurred Thursday at the interchange of I-71 North and I-70 East in downtown Columbus, leaving multiple individuals injured and causing major traffic disruptions during the afternoon commute . 15 hours ago · COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck on Interstate 71 in north Columbus Thursday morning. According to Columbus police, at least one. Columbus commuters faced major delays Thursday morning after a serious crash blocked multiple lanes of Interstate 71 near North Columbus. The accident , involving at least three vehicles, occurred during peak rush hour, creating a nightmare for drivers heading into the city. One lane of northbound I-71 , between U.S. 30 and U.S. 250, has reopened about seven hours after a crash that closed all three lanes early Tuesday morning, according to a patrol dispatcher. 2 days ago · I - 71 Accidents / Incidents in each state, Accidents/Incidents near major cities along I-71 and official info from state DOT. Interstate 71 northbound is currently closed due to a crash involving a semi-truck, near the I-275 exit in Montgomery. No injuries have been reported. A crash on I-71 North closed all but one lane around 7:30 a.m. Near Royalton Road/State Route 82 in Strongsville. All lanes have since reopened. Major freeway corridors like I-71 are vital for commuter and freight traffic in and around Columbus, but they also present serious safety challenges—especially during daytime travel when lanes are at capacity.