DAYTON, Ohio)– Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn visited Dayton today to kick off the 2025 road construction season, which will invest a record $3.2 billion in road improvements, bridge updates, and safety projects.

“We know that drivers see ODOT’s orange barrels and cones as an inconvenience, but they are also a signal of progress and improvement,” said Governor DeWine. “This year’s transportation projects will continue to ensure that our infrastructure keeps pace, improving the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit Ohio.”

This season, ODOT will undertake 955 new construction projects across the state, including:

∫ 38 major projects with investments of more than $10 million each

∫ 5,538 miles of pavement projects

∫ 314 projects to repair and upgrade 844 individual bridges

∫ 171 large-scale safety projects specifically focused on reducing crashes and saving lives

“This year we will see a very significant investment in our transportation infrastructure–one that will improve safety, reduce traffic fatalities, and keep people and goods moving efficiently,” said ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn. “Every project we break ground on is a step toward a stronger, safer, and more connected future for Ohio.”