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I-80 West Closed at Belmont Avenue in Liberty After Early-Morning Truck Crash

ODOT attributes the shutdown to a jackknifed tractor-trailer.

Overview

  • Authorities responded around 1:30 a.m. to the 7-11 interchange, with troopers and ODOT remaining on scene into the morning.
  • The ramp from State Route 711 south to I-80 west is closed, and all westbound lanes are shut at the Belmont Avenue/State Route 193 exit, according to ODOT.
  • Fox 8 reports westbound closures near SR 193 and SR 11, while WKBN initially cited only one westbound lane blocked.
  • OSHP reports no injuries, and investigators have not released a cause.
  • Traffic is backed up in the area, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes while closures remain in effect.