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Title: History of I-70 in Ohio?
Post by: mobilene on June 23, 2011, 03:21:22 PM

My recent trip across Ohio on US 40/National Road has me curious about the history of I-70's construction across Ohio. All I've been able to find out is what Wikipedia knows. Does anybody here know the order in which sections were built, and about when they were completed? Thanks! jim

Title: Re: History of I-70 in Ohio?
Post by: NE2 on June 23, 2011, 04:38:29 PM

Try the historic ODOT maps: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/TransSysDev/Innovation/prod_services/Pages/TransportMap.aspx

Title: Re: History of I-70 in Ohio?
Post by: mobilene on June 23, 2011, 06:11:52 PM

Clearly I am not wise in the ways of ODOT! Thanks for the link! jim

Title: Re: History of I-70 in Ohio?
Post by: vtk on June 24, 2011, 08:50:11 PM

You could also check out Simpson's page http://pages.prodigy.net/john.simpson/highways/070.html (http://pages.prodigy.net/john.simpson/highways/070.html).

Title: Re: History of I-70 in Ohio?
Post by: Hot Rod Hootenanny on June 24, 2011, 11:38:29 PM

The first section of I-70 built was near Springfield, 1958(?). The last section of I-70 built was between Wilson Rd and Oh 315/I-71 in 1976.

Title: Re: History of I-70 in Ohio?
Post by: mobilene on June 25, 2011, 08:07:03 AM

Thanks guys -- great help. Simpson's pages are very concise and helpful.

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