Ohio investing $123.1M in transportation projects

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The Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) recently approved $123.1 million for 11 major transportation projects in eight counties over the next four years.

Projects receive funding based upon the level of project development. Tier I projects are recommended for construction during the upcoming four-year construction period. Tier II projects are recommended for additional environmental, design or right-of-way development activities. Tier III projects are part of a long-range funding plan to advance multiple phase projects. This month’s funding includes $103.6 million for six Tier I projects and $19.5 million for five Tier II projects.

“The demand for major infrastructure projects that improve safety, enhance connections, and fuel economic development continues to grow across the state,” ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn said. “The projects approved by the TRAC today align with ODOT’s mission to strengthen local, regional, and national mobility.

Projects include:

The ODOT-maintained interchange and ramps at I-71/Snow Road in Brook Park were awarded
$35 million for fiscal year 2027 for roadway improvements.

The Diverging Diamond Interchange at I-75 and Millikin Road in Butler County was awarded $27 million for fiscal year 2028.

The Dayton International Airport Northeast Logistics project was awarded $17.6 million for fiscal year 2027 for roadway improvements.