The Associated Press says that if you're driving to Detroit for Super Bowl XL, you might want to watch your speedometer....
The Associated PressCLEVELAND — The road to the Super Bowl runs through Ohio for Pittsburgh Steelers fans — at least those driving to the game in Detroit.
The Ohio Turnpike is quickest route for the 4½-hour, 285-mile trip from the Steel City to the Motor City. With that in mind, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is gearing up for the anticipated Black-and-Gold caravan.State troopers have increased their patrols, including more radar to help enforce the speed limit, said Sgt. Tony Bradshaw, a spokesman for the highway patrol.
He insisted it isn’t a plot by disgruntled Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals fans to slap Pittsburgh fans with speeding tickets. want everyone to get to where they’re going smoothly and safely.�
Turnpike spokeswoman Lauren Hakos said the agency will increase staffing at a few key interchanges leading into Michigan to collect tolls.
Pittsburgh fans taking the most direct route will pay $6.55 for a one-way toll.
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