New interstate highway could be coming to Columbus. Where would it be?

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Ohio is studying the feasibility of a new interstate, I-73, running from Toledo to Chesapeake, largely following the route of U.S. 23.

The $1.5 million study, expected to conclude by December 2026, is part of a larger project to create I-73 spanning six states.

Proponents argue I-73 would alleviate traffic congestion, boost tourism and economic development, and improve emergency evacuation routes.

While the I-73 study is underway, Ohio is also pursuing separate improvements to U.S. 23, including removing traffic lights and adding overpasses.

Anyone who drives between Delaware and Circleville knows the headaches of stop-and-go traffic along the heavily traversed U.S. Route 23 through Columbus, but state officials are studying a fix that could include a new interstat