Officials with Paving the Way say road closures and restrictions will begin tonight and last through Saturday night for the annual Pelotonia bike ride, which raises funds for cancer research. Jim Letizia reports.
Several downtown streets will be closed from 11 p.m. tonight through 11 a.m. Saturday, including West Spring Street between Hocking and West streets; West Long Street between Hocking Street and Marconi Boulevard; West Street between Marconi and Nationwide boulevards; Neil Avenue and McConnell Boulevard between West Spring Street and New Public Lane; and East Rich Street between South High and South 3rd streets. The ride will start at Columbus Commons and the Arena District. Officials also warn drivers to watch out for racers on South High Street, Dering Avenue, Corr Road, Lockbourne Road, Williams Road, Groveport Road, Bixby Road, Ebright Road, Winchester Pike, Gender Road, Wright Road, Shannon Road, Bowen Road, Diley Road, Hill Road and Route 256.