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| Total Mileage in State: | 82 miles | |
| Eastern End: | At Pennsylvania state line | |
| Western End: | At I-71, in Seville | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 82 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Medina, Summit, Portage, Mahoning | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | I-71, in Seville I-277, in Akron I-77, in Akron I-80, in North Jackson |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Wadsworth, Norton, Barberton, Akron, North Jackson | |
Eastbound
- Section 1: Interstate 71 to Akron (Exit 23B)
- Section 2: Akron (Exit 23B) to North Jackson (Exit 57)
- Section 3: North Jackson (Exit 57) to Pennsylvania Border
Section 1: Interstate 71 to Akron (Exit 23B)
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US 224 East in Seville as it approaches the beginning of Interstate 76 East at the junction of Interstate 71 just ahead. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East begins here, at the junction of Interstate 71 in Seville. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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A closer view of the ramp to Interstate 71 from Interstate 76 East. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East reassurance shield as it pass under one of the ramps from Interstate 71 to US 224 East. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East as traffic from Interstate 71 South merges into it on the right. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East as it prepares to pass under Interstate 71. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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After passing under Interstate 71, we see traffic from Interstate 71 North merge into Interstate 76 East from the right. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 76 East starts out at 65 mph. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 2 to Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 2: OH 3 - Medina / Seville (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 76 East. It's 14 miles to Barberton and 20 miles to Akron. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at mile marker 4. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East at mile marker 5. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Closed Weigh Station on Interstate 76 East just beyond mile marker 5. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Mile marker 6 on Interstate 76 East in Medina County. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Wadsworth. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 7 to the Airport and the University of Akron - Wayne College. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 7: OH 57 - Rittman / Medina (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at mile marker 8. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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The speed limit remains 65 mph. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 9: OH 94 - North Royalton / Wadsworth (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take any of the next 4 exits to Norton. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 11: OH 261 - Norton (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East as it enters Summit County at mile marker 11. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East at mile marker 12. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 13A: OH 21 South - Massillon (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 13B: OH 21 North - Cleveland (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Another Interstate 76 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 14 to Ohio Veterans Memorial Park. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 14: Cleveland-Massillon Rd / Norton (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Barberton. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 16: Barber Rd (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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The speed limit decreases to 55 mph on Interstate 76 East as it enters Barberton 1/2 mile from Exit 17. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 17: To OH 619 - State St (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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In addition to the 55 mph maximum speed limit, a 40 mph minimum speed limit also applies on this stretch of Interstate 76 East. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Ahead, at the junction of Interstate 277, Interstate 76 East thru traffic will have to exit off to the right at which point it will traverse a very sharp curve and pass back over Interstate 277. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at mile marker 18, approaching the junction of Interstate 277. I-76 East thru traffic must use the right lane. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at the junction of Interstate 277, at the southwestern corner of the Akron area. I-76 East thru traffic will traverse a sharp 'S' curve on this ramp, the pass over I-277 via the overpass seen straight ahead. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East as it is reduced to a single lane on this very sharp curving ramp. 30 mph is the recommended speed on the ramp. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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After a sharp curve to the right, Interstate 76 East enters another sharp curve to the left at mile marker 18.2. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Another view as Interstate 76 curves sharply to the left (north). (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Advance signage for Exit 19 as Interstate 76 East, now facing to the north, passes over Interstate 277. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 19: Kenmore Blvd (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Speed limit sign at mile marker 19.2. The speed limits remain 55 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East approaching the junction of Interstate 77 via Exit 20, at the northwestern corner of the Akron area. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 20: Interstate 77 North - Cleveland (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East as it curves sharply to the east once again. Ahead, the southbound lanes of Interstate 77 will merge into it on the left. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at mile marker 20.2, as Interstate 77 South traffic comes into view. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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As the two eastbound lanes of Interstate 76 prepares to merge into the two southbound lanes of Interstate 77, the right lane will come to an end 1/4 mile ahead. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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As the Interstate 76 East / Interstate 77 South concurrency prepares to being in Akron, this sign states that I-76 / I-77 thru traffic can use any of the three remaining lanes after the right lane comes to an end ahead. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East / Interstate 77 South as their concurrency begins 1/2 mile from Exit 21B and the rightmost lane comes to an end. I-76 East and I-77 South will run concurrently for the next 3 miles in Akron. During this concurrency, the mileage and exit numbers are based on the total mileage of I-76 in Ohio. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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The speed limit remains 55 mph on Interstate 76 East / Interstate 77 South. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 21C to the Convention Center, Akron Art Museum, Akron Zoo, and Canal Park Stadium. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East / Interstate 77 South at Exit 21B: Lakeshore Blvd / Bowery St (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 21C to Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East / Interstate 77 South at Exit 21C: OH 59 East - Downtown (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 22 to InfoCision Stadium and Summa Field. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East / Interstate 77 South at Exit 22: Main St / Downtown / University of Akron (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East / Interstate 77 South at mile marker 22.2. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East / Interstate 77 South approaching Exit 23A, at which point I-77 South will make its departure. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Mile marker 22.6 on Interstate 76 East / Interstate 77 South in Akron. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 77 South traffic should keep right, as the right lane will become an exit only lane for it ahead. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 23B to the University of Akron. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East / Interstate 77 South at Exit 23A: Interstate 77 South - Canton (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 23B: OH 8 North - Cuyahoga Falls (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
Section 2: Akron (Exit 23B) to North Jackson (Exit 57)
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Interstate 76 East reassurance shield in Akron. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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At mile marker 23.8, the speed limit increases to 60 mph. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 25A to the Goodyear World Headquarters. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 24: Arlington St / Kelly Ave (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Also take Exit 25A to Akron-Fulton Airport. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 25A: OH 241 - Innovation Way (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 25B: Brittain Rd (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Another Interstate 76 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 26: OH 18 East - East Market St / Mogadore Rd (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East at mile marker 26.4. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 27 to Goodyear Heights Metro Park. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 27: To OH 91 - Gilchrist Rd / Canton Rd (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Immediately beyond Exit 27, the right lane comes to an end and Interstate 76 East is once again reduced to two lanes. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Also east of Exit 27, the speed limit increases to 65 mph once again. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Tallmadge. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 29: OH 532 - Tallmadge / Mogadore (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East as it enters Portage County. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 31: County Rd 18 / Tallmadge (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 33 to Kent State University. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East at mile marker 32. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 33: OH 43 - Kent / Hartville (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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At mile marker 32.8, the speed limit increases to 70 mph on Interstate 76 East for the first time. This is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in Ohio. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 76 East. It's 37 miles to Youngstown and 100 miles to Pittsburgh. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East at mile marker 35. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at mile marker 36. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East at mile marker 37. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 38A to Northeast Ohio Medical University. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 38A: OH 44 South (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 38B: OH 5 / OH 44 North - Ravenna (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Mile marker 40 on Interstate 76 East in Portage County. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East at mile marker 41. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to West Branch State Park and Berlin Lake. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 43 to the University of Mount Union. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 43: OH 14 - Alliance (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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The speed limit remains 70 mph on Interstate 76 East. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East at mile marker 44. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 76 East in Portage County. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at mile marker 46. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Lake Milton State Park. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 48: OH 225 - Alliance (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Another Interstate 76 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Mile marker 50 on Interstate 76 East in Portage County. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East as it enters Mahoning County. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East at mile marker 51. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East as it prepares to cross Lake Milton. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East at mile marker 52, as it crosses Lake Milton. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 54: OH 534 - Newton Falls / Lake Milton (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Mile marker 55 on Interstate 76 East in Mahoning County. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East as it enters a designated safety corridor, which will last for the next 17 miles. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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The aforementioned safety corridor includes strict enforcement of speeding and distracted driving. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take Exit 57 to Lordstown, Salem, and County Rd 18 (Mahoning Ave). (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at Exit 57: To OH 45 - Bailey Rd / Warren (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
Section 3: North Jackson (Exit 57) to Pennsylvania Border
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The speed limit remains 70 mph on Interstate 76 East. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East at mile marker 58. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East approaching the junction of Interstate 80 and the Ohio Turnpike - 1 mile. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Take the next right (follow Interstate 76 East) to enter the Ohio Turnpike. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Approaching the junction of Interstate 80 and the Ohio Turnpike, the speed limit decreases to 65 mph on Interstate 76 East. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East approaching the junction of Interstate 80 and the Ohio Turnpike - 1/4 mile. At this interchange, I-80 departs the Ohio Turnpike and I-76 enters it. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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This sign warns that the ramp to remain on Interstate 76 East and enter the Ohio Turnpike is very sharp and the advised speed is 25 mph. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East at the junction of Interstate 80 and the Ohio Turnpike. I-80 departs the turnpike to head directly east into Pennsylvania, while I-76 joins the turnpike to head southeast. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East as it is reduced to a single lane as the ramp to enter the Ohio Turnpike. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East as it traverses the sharp ramp to the toll plaza for the Ohio Turnpike. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Another view on Interstate 76 East as it continues to curve sharply toward the toll plaza for the Ohio Turnpike in North Jackson. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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As this sign reads, EZ Pass is accepted in all lanes at the toll plaza ahead. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East as the ramp to the toll plaza for the Ohio Turnpike begins to straighten out and traffic from CR 18 (Mahoning Ave) merges into it on the right. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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This sign warns that oversize vehicles should park ahead before entering the toll plaza. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East approaching the toll plaza to enter the Ohio Turnpike. On the right, Interstate 80 West traffic joins to enter the toll plaza together with I-76 East traffic. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Approaching the toll plaza for the Ohio Turnpike on Interstate 76 East / Interstate 80 West. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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A closer view of the toll plaza for the Ohio Turnpike on Interstate 76 East / Interstate 80 West. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Immediately beyond the toll plaza, Interstate 76 East traffic needs to keep left to enter the Ohio Turnpike eastbound while Interstate 80 West traffic should keep right to enter the Ohio Turnpike westbound. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East as it once again prepares to traverse a sharp ramp beyond the toll plaza to finally merge into the Ohio Turnpike. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East as it continues on the ramp to merge into the eastbound lanes of the Ohio Turnpike. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Speed limit sign on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) as it enters the Ohio Turnpike. The speed limit is 70 mph, which is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in Ohio. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East / Ohio Turnpike reassurance shields just after I-76 enters the Ohio Turnpike. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) at mile marker 219.4. It's 45 miles to New Castle and 73 miles to Pittsburgh. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) at mile marker 220. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Mile marker 222 on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) in Mahoning County. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) at mile marker 224. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) at mile marker 226. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) at mile marker 227. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) at mile marker 229. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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The next service plaza on the Ohio Turnpike is 8 miles ahead, and it is the final one on the Ohio Turnpike. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Mile marker 230 on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) in Mahoning County. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) approaching Exit 232 - 1 mile. As the sign says, this is the final exit in Ohio on I-76 (Ohio Turnpike). (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) at Exit 232: OH 7 - Youngstown (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike). It's 31 miles to New Castle, 59 miles to Pittsburgh, and 270 miles to Harrisburg. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Another set of Interstate 76 East / Ohio Turnpike reassurance shields. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Advance signage for the Glacier Hills Service Plaza at mile marker 235 on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike). As the sign reads, this is the final service plaza on the Ohio Turnpike. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) at mile marker 236.2. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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More advance signage for the Glacier Hills Service Plaza, now 1/2 mile ahead, listing some of the services available at the location. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) at the Glacier Hills Service Plaza at mile marker 237. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East / Ohio Turnpike reassurance shields. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) approaching the Eastgate toll plaza (Toll Plaza 239) - 1 mile. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Approaching the toll plaza, the speed limit decreases to 55 mph on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike). (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) approaching the Eastgate Toll Plaza (Toll Plaza 239) - 1/2 mile. All drivers are urged to check their brakes. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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As usual, EZ Pass is accepted at all lanes of the Eastgate Toll Plaza (Toll Plaza 239). (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) as the Eastgate Toll Plaza (Toll Plaza 239) comes into view. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) approaching the Eastgate Toll Plaza (Toll Plaza 239). (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Approaching the Eastgate Toll Plaza (Toll Plaza 239) on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike). (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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A close-up view of the Eastgate Toll Plaza (Toll Plaza 239) on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike). (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) as it leaves the Eastgate Toll Plaza (Toll Plaza 239). (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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The standard rural speed limit of 70 mph resumes on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike). (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East reassurance shield, which omits the Ohio Turnpike reassurance shield after passing through the mainline Eastgate Toll Plaza (Toll Plaza 239). (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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One final mileage sign on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike). It's 24 miles to New Castle, 52 miles to Pittsburgh, and 263 miles to Harrisburg. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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View on Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) at mile marker 240. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) at mile marker 241, as the Pennsylvania border comes into view. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |
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Interstate 76 East (Ohio Turnpike) as it prepares to cross the state line into Pennsylvania, which is seen here at mile marker 0 ahead. Upon entering Pennsylvania, I-76 East will enter the Pennsylvania Turnpike. (Photo taken 12/18/20). |