Updated Aug. 17, 2026, 2:02 p.m. ET
- Northbound Interstate 71 near Polaris Parkway reopened around 1:34 p.m. after a multi-vehicle crash in Delaware County.
- Two semi-trucks and one passenger vehicle were involved; one person sustained minor injuries.
- Earlier lane closures affected both directions near the Delaware County Rest Area, according to OHGO.
Interstate 71 near Polaris Parkway reopened around 1:34 p.m. Aug. 17 after a northbound multi-vehicle crash in Delaware County.
The crash happened just before 10 a.m. on northbound I-71 beyond Polaris Parkway/Gemini Place, according to OHGO, the Ohio Department of Transportation's live traffic tool.
All northbound lanes were closed for several hours, and southbound motorists also faced lane restrictions beyond the Delaware County Rest Area, according to OHGO.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol's Delaware Post said the crash involved two semi-trucks and one passenger vehicle. Authorities said one person reported minor injuries.
Crews investigated and cleared the scene, and the highway has fully reopened, authorities said.