Early Wednesday morning, a semi‑truck collided with the State Route 4 overpass on northbound Interstate 75 in Dayton, causing the right lanes of the highway to be shut down. The crash occurred at approximately 5:10 a.m., prompting an immediate response from local law‑enforcement and transportation officials.
Traffic impact and detours
With the right lanes closed, only the left lane remains open for traffic heading north. Motorists are being redirected onto State Route 4, which runs parallel to the interstate at this point. The Ohio Highway Patrol and Dayton police have posted signage and deployed traffic‑control officers to guide drivers safely through the detour.
Response and clearance efforts
Emergency crews arrived on scene within minutes of the report. Video from the Ohio Highway Patrol’s Storm Tracker 7 unit shows traffic backed up for several miles as the semi remained lodged under the overpass. Heavy‑duty rescue equipment is being used to free the vehicle and assess any structural damage to the bridge.
Officials have not released details about injuries, but early reports indicate no serious injuries were reported at the time of the crash. The focus remains on safely removing the semi and restoring full traffic flow.
Alternative routes for commuters
Commuters traveling north on I‑75 are advised to use State Route 4 as the primary detour until the right lanes are reopened. Drivers heading south should remain in the left lane and follow any posted signs. Local radio stations and the WHIO‑TV news app are providing real‑time updates on the situation.
What residents can expect
Transportation officials expect the right lanes to remain closed for several hours while the semi is extracted and the overpass inspected. Once the vehicle is cleared, engineers will conduct a safety inspection before reopening the lanes to traffic.
Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time, stay alert for changing traffic patterns, and follow the instructions of law‑enforcement officers on site. Updates will be posted on the Ohio Department of Transportation’s website and through local news outlets throughout the morning.
Original reporting: WHIO-TV Dayton (local) — read the source article.
