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metropolitan area. It may be seen abbreviated as SR 315, OH-315, or simply 315. Its southern terminus is at the south junction of

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. It is a controlled access freeway from its southern terminus to I-270. The controlled access section carries two or three lanes in each direction, depending on the location. North of I-270, it becomes a two-lane road. It roughly follows the

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for about two-thirds of its length. The route passes through

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is known as the West Innerbelt, and it is commonly referred to as such in traffic reports. The original name of this section was Sandusky Street.

Route description

Lawrence E. Hughes Memorial Highway

Running in a north and south direction within Franklin County, commencing at the point where that state route crosses over King Avenue and extending northward to the boundary of Franklin County and Delaware County.

Exit list

State Route 315C

An unsigned State Route 315C exists which begins on the Interstate 670 westbound ramp to Neil Avenue, follows Neil south to the Goodale-Neil Connector and Goodale Avenue, then up Olentangy River Road and onto the ramp to State Route 315 southbound, where it ends. It is clear from the Straight Line Diagram that SR 315C exists westbound only.

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Transportation in Columbus, Ohio Transportation in Franklin County, Ohio