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Columbus Division of Police

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Columbus Division of Police

@ColumbusPolice

Columbus Division of Police official X account. X is not monitored 24/7. For police, fire, or a medical emergency: 911. Non-emergency: 614-645-4545

Columbus, Ohio

Joined May 2009

Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Jul 13
Interstate 70 west is closed between I-270 and Miller/Kelton (on the east side) due to a serious accident near Fairwood Avenue.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Jul 13
The roadway has been reopened.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Jul 3
Coming to Red, White, and BOOM! today? Please familiarize yourself with the listed safety tips before bringing children to the event.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Jul 2
Coming to Red, White, and BOOM! tomorrow? Please familiarize yourself with the listed road closures.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Dec 30, 2025
⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT: US 23 is closed due to a fatal accident. Southbound lanes are closed between I-270 and SR 665. Northbound lanes are closed between SR 665 and Rathmell Rd. Drivers should find an alternative route.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Dec 19, 2025
⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT: 670 westbound is closed between 270 and Leonard Ave. for an undetermined amount of time. Traffic to the airport should find an alternative route.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Nov 28, 2025
⚠️Traffic Alert! ⚠️All lanes are closed on I-71 South at I-270 West (North Side), due to a crash.
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Columbus Department of Public Safety
@ColumbusSafety
Nov 7, 2025
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Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Oct 30, 2025
Roads are opening back up, expect slight delays as traffic patterns adjust to normal!
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Oct 30, 2025
⚠️Update⚠️ there are also major delays on 71 southbound at I-70 westbound. Drivers are urged to take I-670 westbound as an alternate route.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Oct 30, 2025
⚠️Update⚠️ there are also major delays on 71 southbound at I-70 westbound. Drivers are urged to take I-670 westbound as an alternate route.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Oct 30, 2025
⚠️Traffic Alert⚠️ 70 westbound is being closed at 71 north. All traffic is being diverted to 71 northbound.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Oct 30, 2025
⚠️Traffic Alert⚠️ 70 westbound is being closed at 71 north. All traffic is being diverted to 71 northbound.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Oct 28, 2025
The roadway has re-opened.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Oct 28, 2025
Traffic Alert! ⛔️ Out of a fire in the 2100 block of Alum Creek, the SR 104 WB/Refugee Rd. Exit ramp along with several surrounding streets are closed for an undetermined amount of time. Please find alternate routes.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Oct 28, 2025
Traffic Alert! ⛔️ Out of a fire in the 2100 block of Alum Creek, the SR 104 WB/Refugee Rd. Exit ramp along with several surrounding streets are closed for an undetermined amount of time. Please find alternate routes.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Jul 6, 2025
We need the community's help in solving a homicide that occurred on Wilson Ave on 7/4/25. Multiple individuals were shot and injured and a juvenile was killed. If you have any photos or videos that could assist in the investigation, please share it by scanning the QR code below.
Columbus Division of Police
@ColumbusPolice
Jul 4, 2025