I-70 eastbound closure near New Concord due to accident

April 8, 2026

Desiré Correa,

Update as of 10:10 a.m.:
One lane is currently opened at Norwich now.

Update as of 9:20 a.m.:

Both lanes on I-70 eastbound between mile markers 164 and 169 are still closed at this time due to the early morning accident. Crews are working diligently to get roadways cleared. There is still no estimated reopening time as of now.

April 8th accident on I-70 eastbound between mile marker 164 and 169

Photo provided by EMA Director Jeff Jadwin

New Concord, OH- According to EMA Director Jeff Jadwin, at I-70 eastbound between mile marker 164 and 169 near New Concord there was an accident involving two semi-trucks, two people have been transported to the hospital, both lanes are closed at this time with no estimated reopening time. Please seek alternate routes.