Ohio Turnpike Bans High-Profile Vehicles Through Thanksgiving Storm
Beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday and lasting through 11:59 p.m. Thursday night, the Ohio Turnpike will enforce a travel ban for all “high-profile” vehicles across its full 241-mile length.
The restriction comes as northern Ohio braces for a mix of high winds, rain, snow and lake-effect snow that could make the turnpike hazardous for tall, light or empty rigs.
What Vehicles Can’t Travel
The banned list covers:
- Trailers, campers, boats and enclosed trailers towed behind another vehicle
- Empty 53-foot commercial trailers and certain long-trailer combinations
- Mobile homes, livestock trailers, office trailers and similar high-profile rigs
- Long-combination trailers that exceed 90 feet, and triple-trailer rigs
- Buses over 40–45 feet, depending on axle count
If your vehicle meets any of those descriptions, you must avoid the Turnpike until restrictions lift. Driving one risks heavy fines and creates dangers in windy or icy conditions.
Who Can Still Travel
Passenger cars, SUVs, standard trucks and most loaded commercial rigs with cargo are allowed. Self-propelled RVs, fifth-wheel trailers and low-profile trailers also remain permitted.
That means commuters, regular drivers and many freight carriers can still use the Turnpike — but they should expect heavier traffic on alternate routes.
Why This Matters for Northeast Ohio
With Cleveland and much of northern Ohio under winter weather alerts, high winds and snow may quickly make roads dangerous. The ban aims to reduce roll-overs, jackknifes and other accidents involving top-heavy or empty trailers.
If you planned to haul items for the holiday weekend, or travel with a camper or trailer, now’s the time to reevaluate. Alternate routes may be slower, but they’re safer than risking a Turnpike shutdown or crash.
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Ohio Turnpike Bans High-Profile Vehicles Through Thanksgiving Storm was originally published on newstalkcleveland.com
