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Ohio Turnpike issues high wind travel ban for certain vehicles on Friday: See which vehicles are banned

A full-day ban on high-profile vehicles aims to prevent wind-related accidents on Ohio’s 241-mile Turnpike amid gusts up to 60 mph, officials said.

  • On March 13, 2026, the Ohio Turnpike issued a High-Wind Travel Restriction for the entire 241-mile toll road from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., allowing passenger cars and most commercial vehicles.
  • The National Weather Service issued wind watches and warnings for Friday with forecasts of gusts up to 60 mph, warning damaging winds could down trees and power lines and cause widespread power outages.
  • Prohibited vehicles include commercial trucks towing an empty 53-foot box or tanker trailer, high-profile trailers over 7 feet 6 inches, mobile homes, livestock trailers, and double-trailer combos exceeding 90 feet; permitted configurations include loaded trailers and small campers.
  • Drivers of high-profile vehicles face disruptions to freight and travel plans, while Ohio Turnpike engineering staff will continuously evaluate the restriction and post updates on ohioturnpike.org and official alerts.
  • During Friday, the 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. period, the NWS expects gusts in the 30s to 60 mph, with peak gusts between noon and 3 p.m.
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WKYC broke the news in Cleveland, United States on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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