The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is reminding mobile phone users everywhere to be aware of a resurgence in fraudulent texts from scammers requesting payment for unpaid tolls through fake websites.
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January 30, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio State High School: MAUMEE – The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on January 30, 2025 at 12:45 a.m. on the Ohio Turnpike at milepost 62 in the City of Maumee, Lucas County.
The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle double fatal crash that occurred on November 23, 2024 at approximately 0:12 A.M. The crash occurred on the Ohio Turnpike at milepost 26 eastbound in Franklin Township, Fulton County.
August 27, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission: BEREA, Ohio (Aug. 27, 2024) – The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission’s customer service center is experiencing increased call volume following the delivery of unpaid tolls invoices. As a result of the increased call volume, the Ohio Turnpike has suspended all late fees, collections, and Ohio BMV registration holds.
Scam alert warning from the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission.
July 17, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: SWANTON – The Swanton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash. The crash occurred July 16 at 4 p.m. on the Ohio Turnpike near Interstate 280 in Lake Township, Wood County. The preliminary investigation revealed a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Kenny L. Robinson, 58, Mt Sterling, Ky., was traveling westbound on the Ohio Turnpike when the motorcycle tire blew out and Robinson lost control.
June 24, 2024, Press Release from Ferzan M. Ahmed, Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission: To reduce vehicle crashes on roadways everywhere, tolling agencies from across the globe have issued a call-to-action urging motorists to be self-aware of unsafe driving behaviors behind the wheel – such as speeding, distracted and impaired driving, and not wearing a safety belt.
April 10, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission: BEREA, Ohio (April 10, 2024) – The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission implemented its new toll collection system today.
March 22, 2024 Press Release from the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission: BEREA, Ohio (March 22, 2024) – The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission’s new toll collection system, which started as a vision and a study in 2016, is nearing the final stages of completion. The switch to the new system – which began last year – will be phased in gradually over the next several weeks. To accommodate all travelers on the 241-mile Ohio Turnpike – designated as I-80, I-90, and I-76 – the new toll collection system will feature a combination of open road tolling lanes for E-ZPass customers and a gated exit system for non-E-ZPass customers who prefer to pay by cash or credit card.
Governor Mike DeWine could have another fight ahead, as he continues to request a bigger increase in the gas tax to pay for Ohio’s infrastructure.