Buckeye Reporter

Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted of Ohio have announced that Franklin County will receive $25 million in federal funding through the Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. The funds are intended for a key infrastructure project in the county.

Moreno emphasized Ohio’s strategic role in national transportation, stating, “Our state’s drivers reach over 60% of the country’s population in a single day, making Ohio a leader in transportation. My number one priority is supporting Ohio-based innovation, and I’m thrilled to announce a $25 million investment in key projects in Franklin County. I’m grateful to Secretary Duffy and Senator Husted for their partnership on these important grants that will ensure Ohio leads the way regionally and nationally.“

Husted highlighted the importance of infrastructure for Ohio’s manufacturing sector: “Ohio is a hub for manufacturing, and I’m proud to help lead the effort to strengthen the critical infrastructure that undergirds Ohio jobs. Ohio’s central location allows drivers to reach more than 60% of the U.S. population daily. We fought for this $25 million investment in Franklin County to support the supply chains that keep Ohio’s economy moving forward. I’ll continue to advocate for Made-in-Ohio solutions that ensure our state remains at the heart of our nation’s economic future,” said Husted.

The BUILD grant program supports investments aimed at improving transportation infrastructure across communities.