By 1808Delaware
A new live traffic feature has arrived on the 1808Delaware home page, giving readers quick access to current road incidents across the Columbus region.
Located in the home page sidebar, the new “Traffic Now” section displays active incidents reported through OHGO, including crashes, lane restrictions, road closures, and other events affecting traffic flow. The information updates automatically, allowing the feature to change as conditions on area roads change.
A Regional View Of The Road Ahead
The feature uses the Columbus-region feed rather than stopping at the Delaware County line, reflecting the daily travel patterns of local residents. For thousands of people living in Delaware County, a crash or closure in Columbus can matter just as much as one closer to home. Daily trips frequently carry residents along I-71, US 23, I-270, and other major routes connecting the county with workplaces, universities, medical centers, shopping areas, and destinations throughout Central Ohio.
The new feature is designed to provide a quick look at incidents that could affect those trips.
Powered By OHGO Data
Traffic information comes from OHGO, Ohio’s statewide traveler-information service. OHGO provides current information on traffic conditions, construction, road incidents, delays, closures, weather impacts, cameras, and other conditions affecting Ohio highways. Its public API makes ODOT traffic data available for use in outside applications and services. OHGO describes incidents as events that affect traffic flow, including crashes, flooding, snow and ice conditions, and road closures.
Available Now
“Traffic Now” is available now in the sidebar of the 1808Delaware home page. When incidents are active, readers can see the roadway, a description of the problem, the type of incident, and the reported road status.
It is the latest step in 1808Delaware’s continuing effort to make the site not only a source of local news, but also a useful daily information resource for Delaware County and the wider region its residents travel every day.
