Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Makes Big Announcement

Ohio Governor MikeDeWine recently made a big announcement, saying $90 million will be invested in transportation...

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently announced $90 million for transportation investments in the area surrounding Intel’s future campus, often referred to as the Silicon Heartland.

The majority of the investment, $66 million, will reportedly go toward local road projects in Delaware, Franklin, and Licking counties, per a statement by Governor DeWine. The investment will include reconstructing roadways, improving intersection safety and efficiency, and ensuring that the local roads can meet the demands of a rapidly growing region of Ohio.

"Much like everything we do in Ohio, economic development is a team sport," said Governor Mike DeWine. "We are committed to working together with our local government partners to make sure we’re all meeting not only the demands of today, but tomorrow as well.

"Our team has worked diligently to evaluate our existing system and speed up plans for growth," said Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Dr. Jack Marchbanks. "These new projects are a direct result of local feedback, but our efforts don't end here. We'll continue working with our local partners to evaluate the transportation needs throughout the region." 

“Infrastructure is the backbone of economic development and has a cascading effect leading to increased productivity, job creation, and improved quality of life for residents,” said Lt. Governor Jon Husted. “Investment in infrastructure is vital for promoting long-term economic growth and prosperity.”

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