Tag: Ohio road projects

Roadbuilding

Ohio DOT reports $2.3 billion to be invested in bridges and roads in 2017

In kicking off its road construction season, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is touting its plan to invest $2.3 billion in bridge and road improvements in 2017, a figure close to the record investments of $2.4 billion in the two previous years. “Since Gov. John Kasich took office, we have invested an unprecedented $14 […]

April 5, 2017

Roadbuilding

TRIP: Ohio’s roads and bridges face $11.6 billion shortfall for improvements

The Road Improvement Program’s (TRIP) recent analysis of Ohio’s transportation system finds the state will see an $11.6 billion shortfall in funding for improvements for roads, highways and bridges through 2017. The report indicates 24 percent of the major locally- and state-maintained urban roads are in poor condition, with 41 percent being in a mediocre or […]

June 18, 2015

Roadbuilding

Ohio DOT approves $2.5 billion in construction projects

The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) has approved roughly $2.5 billion in transportation plan projects and associated jobs over the next 11 years, according a release from the department. The investment for projects in 2015 total $705.8 million. The projects are part of Gov. John Kasich’s “Jobs and Transportation Plan” that has […]

March 1, 2015

Business

Ohio DOT embarks on its largest construction season ever with 936 projects

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that the 2014 construction season will be its largest ever. ODOT says the season is made up of 936 projects statewide totaling $2.5 billion. Most of the funding will come from the Ohio Turnpike which will provide $1.5 billion over the next six years. This year’s season includes […]

April 21, 2014