The transportation review advisory council (TRAC) has given final approval to the annual list of projects to receive funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s major new capacity program over the next four years.
The program features more than $292 million in new funding commitments, including the I-475 widening project south of Springfield Township.
“Our economy depends on smart investments that make our transportation system safe and efficient,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “The projects approved will keep our economy moving forward.”
TRAC-funded projects focus on enhancing the capacity of Ohio’s transportation system and making it more efficient.
The program resumed this year after being paused in 2020 when traffic volumes across the state dipped significantly leading to a decline in revenue from the motor fuel tax.
There were 36 new applications requesting $551 million submitted this year.
“As traffic volumes increase, we will continue to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us. Ohio’s economy is growing. Safe, accessible and wellmaintained transportation infrastructure is key to sustaining that economic growth and improving the quality of life for Ohioans,” said ODOT director Jack Marchbanks. “These latest TRAC projects are evidence of the DeWine-Husted administration’s ongoing investment in our state.”
