Continued slope failure may have closed the Logan Avenue ramp to Ohio 7 early, but it hasn’t affected plans to repair and ...

Some escape ramps slope upwards. Others are flat. Some contain sand, others gravel. But regardless of design, they all serve one purpose: to bring vehicles with malfunctioning brakes to a safe stop.

Then, determine the preliminary access ramp length. A gentle 1:20 slope (1 in. of rise requires 20 in. of run length) is best for ease of use but requires a longer, more expensive ramp.

Some escape ramps slope upwards. Others are flat. Some contain sand, others gravel. But regardless of design, they all serve one purpose: to bring vehicles with malfunctioning brakes to a safe stop.