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Interstate 475

Southern Terminus: I-75 (Exit 192), Perrysburg. | Eastern Terminus: I-75 (Exit 204), Toledo.

Southern Terminus

The southern terminus of I-475 is at a semi-directional "Y" interchange with I-75 in Perrysburg. This is the perspective from southbound I-75 at the exit ramp to I-475. The interchange can be seen in the background. The signage on the gantry is all new, and reflective. US 23, which traverses the Toledo area on a series of multiplexes involving US 20, I-75, and I-475, enters this interchange on southbound I-75 and departs it via northbound I-475.
(PHOTO # 1: Jeff Kitsko / Adam Prince | June 8, 2002)

Orientation Change

There is currently no coverage of the point where I-475 changes direction.

If you can get any photos of the point where I-475 changes from a north / south to an east / west highway, at the northern end of its multiplex with US 23 near Sylvania, please contact Dan.

Eastern Terminus

	I-475 comes back around to meet I-75 at Exit 204 in Toledo. Here is the first mention of the upcoming northern I-75 interchange on eastbound I-475, 2 miles away from this point. (PHOTO # 1: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	This sign bridge shows the lane distributions at the I-75 split, 1.25 miles ahead. This point is also located 0.25 mile from the Central Avenue interchange, the last one on I-475 before I-75. Central Avenue is also OH 120, but there is no mention of OH 120 on any of the exit signs for Central Avenue from I-475. (PHOTO # 2: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	O.5 mile from the terminus of eastbound I-475 is another sign gantry with lane distribution signage. The on-ramp from Central Avenue forms a fourth lane, which becomes an exit only lane for US 24, the first exit on I-75 south of the I-475 interchange. That is why an I-75 exit number (203B) is attached to the sign. (PHOTO # 3: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	This is the final sign truss on eastbound I-475, at the split for I-75. This interchange is currently being analyzed for possible upgrades in the future. Please click on the first link in the "Links" section below for more information. (PHOTO # 4: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	Motorists are greeted by this sign gantry upon the convergence of all the ramps that form westbound I-475. The right lane leaves the freeway in 0.75 mile for the Central Avenue (OH 120) exit, and the right-center lane exits the freeway in approximately 2 miles for the OH 51 exit, so plenty of haphazard maneuvering occurs in this stretch of I-475. (PHOTO # 5: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	Here is the first I-475 shield in the westbound direction, 1.25 miles west of the I-75 interchange, and just west of the Central Avenue interchange. (PHOTO # 6: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	On northbound I-75 stands this sign gantry at the OH 51 interchange (Exit 203A), which supports a graphical sign showing the lane maneuvers possible at the I-475 interchange, 1 mile ahead. Note that this exit sign, along with all other ones at the interchange, denote I-475 as a connector to US 23, which intersects I-475 6 miles to the west. (PHOTO # 7: Don Hargraves \| August 2002)
	This sign truss is on northbound I-75, 0.25 mile from the I-475 interchange, and just beyond the US 24 interchange. This is in the midst of a sharp curve that is denoted as a no passing zone by solid white lines between the lanes. Once the no passing zone stops, travelers only have 500 feet to get into their proper lane before the I-75 / I-475 split. (PHOTO # 8: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	Here is the overhead lane distribution signage on northbound I-75 at the exit ramp for I-475. Note that while 2 lanes are denoted for I-475 west and I-75 north, respectively, the right-center lane also permits traffic to exit onto I-475, so there are actually 3 lanes for the exit ramp to I-475. (PHOTO # 9: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	From the perspective of southbound I-75, this is the sign gantry located 1 mile from the I-475 interchange, featuring new, reflective signage. The interchange for Willys and Jeep Parkways (Exit 205A) is located just north of the I-475 exit, and in fact, an exit ramp provides access to these roadways on the ramp from eastbound I-475 to northbound I-75. (PHOTO # 10: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	At the exit for Willys and Jeep Parkways off of southbound I-75 is this sign truss, 0.5 mile from the I-475 exit. Merging in on the right side is the on-ramp from Berdan Avenue, which creates a third lane for southbound I-75. (PHOTO # 11: Don Hargraves \| August 2002)
	Upon merging, the third lane promptly becomes an exit only lane for I-475, as this southbound I-75 sign bridge indicates. This point is 0.25 mile from the I-475 interchange. (PHOTO # 12: Don Hargraves \| August 2002)

Links

I-75 / I-475 (Exit 204) Interchange Upgrade Study Web Site (O.D.O.T.)

I-475 @ AARoads Interstate Guide (Andy Field / Alex Nitzman)

I-475 Exit Guide @ Ohio Highways (Jeff Kitsko)

I-475 Exit Guide @ To-Lu-Wo Highways (Sean Lyons)

I-475 Picture Page @ To-Lu-Wo Highways (Sean Lyons)

	I-475 comes back around to meet I-75 at Exit 204 in Toledo. Here is the first mention of the upcoming northern I-75 interchange on eastbound I-475, 2 miles away from this point. (PHOTO # 1: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	This sign bridge shows the lane distributions at the I-75 split, 1.25 miles ahead. This point is also located 0.25 mile from the Central Avenue interchange, the last one on I-475 before I-75. Central Avenue is also OH 120, but there is no mention of OH 120 on any of the exit signs for Central Avenue from I-475. (PHOTO # 2: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	O.5 mile from the terminus of eastbound I-475 is another sign gantry with lane distribution signage. The on-ramp from Central Avenue forms a fourth lane, which becomes an exit only lane for US 24, the first exit on I-75 south of the I-475 interchange. That is why an I-75 exit number (203B) is attached to the sign. (PHOTO # 3: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	This is the final sign truss on eastbound I-475, at the split for I-75. This interchange is currently being analyzed for possible upgrades in the future. Please click on the first link in the "Links" section below for more information. (PHOTO # 4: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	Motorists are greeted by this sign gantry upon the convergence of all the ramps that form westbound I-475. The right lane leaves the freeway in 0.75 mile for the Central Avenue (OH 120) exit, and the right-center lane exits the freeway in approximately 2 miles for the OH 51 exit, so plenty of haphazard maneuvering occurs in this stretch of I-475. (PHOTO # 5: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	Here is the first I-475 shield in the westbound direction, 1.25 miles west of the I-75 interchange, and just west of the Central Avenue interchange. (PHOTO # 6: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	On northbound I-75 stands this sign gantry at the OH 51 interchange (Exit 203A), which supports a graphical sign showing the lane maneuvers possible at the I-475 interchange, 1 mile ahead. Note that this exit sign, along with all other ones at the interchange, denote I-475 as a connector to US 23, which intersects I-475 6 miles to the west. (PHOTO # 7: Don Hargraves \| August 2002)
	This sign truss is on northbound I-75, 0.25 mile from the I-475 interchange, and just beyond the US 24 interchange. This is in the midst of a sharp curve that is denoted as a no passing zone by solid white lines between the lanes. Once the no passing zone stops, travelers only have 500 feet to get into their proper lane before the I-75 / I-475 split. (PHOTO # 8: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	Here is the overhead lane distribution signage on northbound I-75 at the exit ramp for I-475. Note that while 2 lanes are denoted for I-475 west and I-75 north, respectively, the right-center lane also permits traffic to exit onto I-475, so there are actually 3 lanes for the exit ramp to I-475. (PHOTO # 9: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	From the perspective of southbound I-75, this is the sign gantry located 1 mile from the I-475 interchange, featuring new, reflective signage. The interchange for Willys and Jeep Parkways (Exit 205A) is located just north of the I-475 exit, and in fact, an exit ramp provides access to these roadways on the ramp from eastbound I-475 to northbound I-75. (PHOTO # 10: Sean Lyons \| November 3, 2002)
	At the exit for Willys and Jeep Parkways off of southbound I-75 is this sign truss, 0.5 mile from the I-475 exit. Merging in on the right side is the on-ramp from Berdan Avenue, which creates a third lane for southbound I-75. (PHOTO # 11: Don Hargraves \| August 2002)
	Upon merging, the third lane promptly becomes an exit only lane for I-475, as this southbound I-75 sign bridge indicates. This point is 0.25 mile from the I-475 interchange. (PHOTO # 12: Don Hargraves \| August 2002)