I-280 traffic?

The last time I went to Cedar Point, the stretch of I-280 was closed between I-75 and OH-2. If I'm not mistaken, it says on the ODOT website that it is currently open. However, is it worth taking it, or is it too much of a hassle? I largely prefer to take OH-2 over the turnpike. But if the turnpike will be easier, I'll take that.

raptorqueen's avatar

I haven't taken I-280 in a long time, too much hassle and time-consuming. I take the turnpike now and I don't think I will ever do I-280 again.

Maybe I will take I-280 again in the next few years, but that is just because I am curious to see how much they have gotton done!


Cedar Point, Americas rip- rockin', high flyin', sky defyin', record breakin' roller coast

Gomez's avatar

The construction zone traffic moves quickly and it is a rather short length. I've yet to experience long delays, but that is early in the morning.


-Craig-
2008:Magnum XL-200 | Top Thrill Dragster
2007:Corkscrew | Magnum XL-200 | Maverick

Vince982's avatar

I've been on the I-280 several times since 2003 and it seems that not much has been done. How long have they been working on it and when is it supposed to be done?


We'll miss you MrScott and Pete

bholcomb's avatar

It's scheduled to be completed in 2007, I believe.

The stretch of road has been open the last 6 weeks or so, and I've never really had a problem. I've been stopped by the OHP on 280 before for about 10-15 minutes. They closed the freeway down so they could move a crane or something.

Gomez's avatar

They seem to be working on the main span of the bridge over the water. It should be very nice once it is completed.


-Craig-
2008:Magnum XL-200 | Top Thrill Dragster
2007:Corkscrew | Magnum XL-200 | Maverick

IvyRose-MissX's avatar

haha i280 "SLOW DOWN NOW" is posted like 50 times in every path of view. hahaha yeh at the rate theyre going with all that construction ill be 90 by the time theyre done.


"Mean Streak crew 2004"

IvyRose-MissX's avatar

i always leave for cp and go through 280 late. last time was about 6:30pm. but everyone usually knows how to drive through there and ive done no less than 35 mph. Even rush hour isnt too bad either.


"Mean Streak crew 2004"

bholcomb's avatar

I've been pretty satisfied with my new route for the most part.

I've been taking 23S to the Maumee exit, and getting onto the turnpike. $.50 toll to I-280 exit, and take that south on OH-420. Left on OH-163 and take that through Genoa and Oak Harbor. It runs into 2 in the freeway section. It's been my favorite route to the Point as of late.

That has got to be the worst route I've ever heard. I don't mean to be rude, but how long does that take you?


bholcomb's avatar

It's been shorter between US23 and the MI/OH Border and where 163 meets up with 2 than taking 475 to 75 to 280 to 2.

It took me about 75 minutes from Cedar Point to cross the border into Michigan last time I drove it straight through. I left at 10, and crossed into Michigan at 11:15. I do believe I even stopped to fill up in Maumee.

I guess it depends on how one drives through the interstates in downtown Toledo. Taking 579 over to 2 has been the most consistently quick route for me.


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