Governor DeWine Announces Transportation Investments to Support Job Growth
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn today announced funding for more than two dozen transportation projects that will support ongoing economic development across Ohio.
ODOT, through its Office of Jobs and Commerce, is awarding $8.9 million in Transportation Improvement District Program funding to support 26 projects in 19 counties. The roadwork projects will provide access to developable land, create easier access to existing businesses, and alleviate traffic congestion around commercial areas. The projects are expected to support more than 19,400 jobs and more than $3 billion in private sector capital investments.
“By investing in transportation infrastructure that aligns with local and regional priorities, we’re helping to create jobs, strengthen communities, and attract private investment,” said Governor DeWine. “These funds go directly to projects that position Ohio for success now and well into the future.”
“It’s hard for any business to succeed without road infrastructure to get people to and from their site,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “By supporting these transportation projects, we’re positioning Ohio for more jobs and economic development.”
The awarded funds will support both project development and construction activities scheduled for state fiscal year 2026 and 2027.
“Transportation is the backbone for moving people and goods as well as the catalyst for economic development opportunities,” said ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn. “This innovative transportation program is a powerful tool for driving growth in communities across Ohio.”
The Transportation Improvement District Program was established to promote collaboration between local governments and private industry and help accelerate transportation projects that support economic development. Funding through the program can be used for a range of activities, including preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and construction.
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