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Interstate 470 Ohio/West Virginia

Routing

Interstate 470 in Ohio and West Virginia provides a bypass around the Wheeling, West Virginia, metropolitan area. It is a better route for through traffic than Interstate 70, which provides direct service to downtown Wheeling. The route also provides a bypass for trucking interests that may be prohibited through the Wheeling Tunnel of Interstate 70.

Mileage

State Mileage Cities Junctions
Ohio 6.69 None Interstate 70
West Virginia 3.94 Wheeling Interstate 70
Source: October 31, 2002 Interstate Route Log and Finders List

Western Terminus - Interstate 70 - near Blaine, Ohio
Perspective from Interstate 70 east
After the Mall Road/Banfield Road interchange (Exit 218), the next exit is Interstate 470, the Wheeling bypass. Unlike the eastern terminus, the exit for Interstate 470 is a right-hand exit. Photo taken 10/15/04.
To the east of St. Clairsville, Interstate 70 encounters the split with Interstate 470 for the south bypass of Wheeling, West Virginia. Exit 219 is signed with the control city of Bellaire for Ohio 7 along the Ohio River and Washington, Pennsylvania for the Interstate 70 continuation to Interstate 79 in the Commonweatlh. Photo taken 10/15/04.
Interstate 470 and Interstate 70 split here at this sign bridge. The next exit is for U.S. 40, which departs Interstate 70 for the original National Road at Exit 220, one quarter mile after the split of Interstate 70 with Interstate 470. The federal route parallels Interstate 70 before rejoining to cross the Ohio River into Wheeling. Depicted here is the second to last guide sign for the eastbound beginning of Interstate 470/Exit 219. Photo taken by Jim Teresco (07/03).
Perspective from Interstate 70 west
Interstate 470 merges back into Interstate 70 just prior to Exit 218 (Mall Road/Banfield Road) in Ohio. The returning lanes are visible to the right (north) in this photo. Photo taken 10/15/04.

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Perspective from Mall Road/Banfield Road South
Signage for Interstate 470 and Interstate 70 is found along southbound Mall Road/Banfield Road near Blaine, Ohio. This on-ramp is located just west of the western terminus of Interstate 470 at Interstate 70 Exit 218. Photo taken 10/15/04.
Perspective from Interstate 470 west
The final mainline interchange of Interstate 470 in the Buckeye State is Exit 1 with Banfield and Mall Roads. Interstate 470 passes under the bridge ahead (which is Interstate 70), then turns left (west) to merge on with its parent. Photo taken 10/15/04.
Another, less congested view of the Interstate 70 overpass over Interstate 470 westbound. Photo taken 10/15/04.
At this point the pull-through panel of Interstate 470 displays Interstate 70 west/Columbus. 110 miles to the west is the Columbus Beltway of Interstate 270. Photo taken 10/15/04.
Interstate 470 west merges onto Interstate 70 west. No END shield assembly or "Interstate 470 ENDS xx MILES" signs are present. Photo taken 10/15/04.
Eastern Terminus - Interstate 70 - Wheeling, West Virginia
Perspective from Interstate 70 west
Two-mile advance sign for Interstate 470 as seen from Interstate 70 west. Photo taken 10/15/04.
The first diagrammatical sign for this interchange along eastbound is posted at the one and one-half mile advance sign. Interstate 470 exits from Interstate 70 west from the left (Exit 5A). Photo taken 10/15/04.
Westbound Interstate 70 reaches Exit 5B, Junction U.S. 40 and West Virginia 88. The next exit is Exit 5A, Junction Interstate 470 west. Photo taken 10/15/04.
Interstate 70/470 diagrammatical overhead for Exit 5A on Interstate 70 westbound (one-half mile prior to split). Interstate 470 bypass downtown Wheeling while cutting across the city of Bethlehem to the south. Interstate 70 turns to the northwest toward U.S. 250 before passing through a tunnel at downtown. Photo taken 10/15/04.
Westbound Interstate 70 reaches Exit 5A, Interstate 470 west (through route to Ohio). Interstate 470 avoids the Interstate 70 tunnel and Ohio River Bridge. The tunnel can be difficult during high traffic volume periods due to the fact that mainline Interstate 70 narrows to one lane. Interstate 470 has its own troubles, including a steep grade into the Ohio River valley. Photo taken 10/15/04.
Perspective from Interstate 470 east
Interstate 470 approaches its terminus as it descends toward Interstate 70, which is visible in the distance. The U.S. 40 exit is actually located along Interstate 70 eastbound. Photo taken 10/15/04.
View of the transition from eastbound Interstate 470 to eastbound Interstate 70. Photo taken 10/15/04.
Eeastbound Interstate 470 ends as it merges onto eastbound Interstate 70. No end shield is present. The U.S. 40 interchange (Exit 5) is just ahead; the right lane becomes exit only for that route. Photo taken 10/15/04.
Perspective from U.S. 40 east
Eastbound U.S. 40 passes under Interstate 70 at Exit 5. Note that the overhead sign points right to go west; this is due to a loop ramp that connects to Interstate 70 and Interstate 470. Continue straight ahead on U.S. 40 to reach Triadelphia. Photo taken 10/15/04.
A right turn ahead connects eastbound U.S. 40 with westbound Interstate 70 to Interstate 470. Photo taken 10/15/04.
Eastbound U.S. 40 reaches the offramp to westbound Interstate 70 and Interstate 470. Photo taken 10/15/04.
Perspective from Interstate 470 west
This is the first shield along westbound Interstate 470; it is located on the flyover ramp from the left exit to the mainline of Interstate 470. Photo taken 10/15/04.

Page Updated November 15, 2004.