WASHINGTON –Today, Senators Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Jon Husted (R-Ohio) announced $25 million in funding for a critical project in Franklin County, via the Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program.
“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, “ said Moreno. “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.“
“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.
On June 18th, Senators Moreno and Husted sent a letter to the Department of Transportation’s Director of the Office of Infrastructure Deployment, John Augustine, advocating for these projects. Ohio received more funds in this round of BUILD grants than any other state.