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The new rest area on I-70 showcases information about the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks.

Nearly a dozen more on various Central Ohio highways are set to reopen through 2026.Zoom in: Two in Fayette County along I-71 will reopen later this year. That includes 33 existing stops being torn down and rebuilt from scratch, and 12 (like the one in Licking County) getting remodeled.

The big picture: Forty-five rest areas are getting this tourism upgrade, Bruning says.

He envisions a driver headed from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh being inspired by the Earthworks exhibit to make a detour to Newark or at least plan a future trip.

What they're saying: The 'whole idea' is to get travelers to spend more time in the Buckeye State, ODOT spokesperson Matt Bruning tells us. The intrigue: A large screen also displays travel alerts and a rotation of Ohio Department of Transportation highway traffic cameras.

Large photos suggest places in Columbus to visit, with some, like COSI and Short North, featuring QR codes leading to more information.What's inside: We visited the morning of DeWine's event and were wowed by an entire section featuring the nearby Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, which was named last year to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Mike DeWine cut the ribbon last Thursday on a re-designed rest area on I-70 westbound in Licking County. The state is turning dozens of them into full-on tourism centers, each highlighting nearby attractions and historical sites across the state.ĭriving the news: Gov.Ohio wants its rest areas to be more than bathroom and vending machine stops.

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