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I-71 south in downtown Columbus reopens after early morning semi crash

COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Transportation says Interstate 71 southbound was closed for a time overnight between I-670 and the I-70/71 split for a crash involving a tractor trailer.

Entrance ramps from Broad Street, Main St. and I-670 to I-70 south were also closed for the crash.


ODOT initially said crews on scene hope to have the crash cleared by 6am. Traffic was seen moving through the area by 5am.