MAUMEE, Ohio — A backup on I-475 southbound due to a scheduled traffic switch is expected to last throughout Sunday and the Ohio Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to avoid the interstate.
Related: LIVE LOCAL TRAFFIC
The backup is due to a scheduled traffic switch and ramp closures on I-475 southbound, which had been originally planned for Saturday but was delayed a day because of rain, according to ODOT.
"There was too much wetness on the new lanes to successfully stripe, so it was moved to today. Each of the southbound exits on/off are closed at Dussel and at US 24, and those southbound ramps at Airport will be closing shortly," ODOT District 2 spokesperson Kelsey Hoagland said. "All southbound on/off ramps will then remain closed until the switch is complete. Congestion and backups are absolutely expected for the duration of the day and motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route to avoid the interstate.”
During the shift, ODOT said that ramp closures "could last more than an hour at a time, multiple times."
ODOT said the traffic switch is expected to be complete by midnight.
Following the switch, southbound and northbound will remain two lanes in each direction while other work is completed, with three lanes still expected to open in 2024.
Want more from WTOL 11 News?
➡️ Download the WTOL 11 news app for Apple here or get it in the Google store here.
➡️ Get a fresh start to your morning and wrap up your day with the latest news and your WTOL 11 Weather forecast delivered right to your inbox!
WTOL 11's Your Morning Blast and Your Evening Blast deliver stories from northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan and beyond to keep you informed.
Click here to get on the list!
➡️ Stay up to date on what's happening in your community with a 24/7 live stream and on-demand content from WTOL 11+.
Our free WTOL 11+ apps are available on Roku and Fire TV.
WTOL 11+ features the latest breaking news and weather, plus daily talk shows, coverage of your favorite sports teams from Locked On, fact-checking from VERIFY and the latest trending stories.
➡️ Looking for the lowest current local gas prices? Check out the WTOL 11 gas price tracker, powered by Gas Buddy, here.
