Tips for navigating Toledo's road construction

June 30, 2016

After crossing the Maumee River on I-75, move all the way over to the left when you can. No rush.

At the split, follow the left lane as it curves left and puts you onto I-475 West.

After the split, move all the way over to the right lane when you can. Also, no rush on this. You have a mile or so to go before you reach the Douglas Rd exit.

Exit I-475 W at Douglas Rd. At the end of the off-ramp, if the light is red, you cannot turn right on red.

Turn right onto Douglas Rd and move over into the left lane.

Cross Berdan, and then at the light for Sylvania ave, you will turn left. Northbound Douglas Rd does not exist right now.

It's a little tricky to turn left from Douglas to Sylvania because of the barriers and construction equipment. Don't turn in front of the equipment. Drive up to wear northbound dead ends and then turn left. You'll make a wide turn.

Once on Sylvania, go through the first traffic light you encounter, which will be near Backdoor Barbecue and the DeVeaux school.

At the next light, you will turn right or north onto Bowen Ave. The Orchard Inn bar is at this corner. Also, Kathy's Confections bakery and coffee shop is also at Sylvania and Bowen.

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