DAYTON — The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced they have completed the US-35 lane expansion project between Interstate 75 in Dayton and I-675 in Greene County.
The project widened the route from two lanes to three lanes in each direction between Smithville Road and I-675.
This project was a partnership of the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, the City of Riverside, and the Ohio Department of Transportation District 7.
The additional lane was added to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety in the area, according to a release.
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In a release, Chris Kreshner, President and chief executive officer of Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, said the highway is also a key artery from downtown Dayton to Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
The cost of the project was estimated to cost $13.2 million and construction began in 2020, according to ODOT.