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ODOT director warns of 2028 budget gap as state rolls out $11 billion transportation package
Summary
The director of the Ohio Department of Transportation said the state has a roughly $11 billion transportation package for upcoming work but warned of a projected funding shortfall in 2028 and outlined major Central Ohio projects including I‑70 investments and the Brent Spence corridor.
The director of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), introduced at a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum as Pamela Bridal, described a recently signed statewide transportation package and outlined Central Ohio highway work while warning of a future funding gap.
"The governor just signed a beautiful $11,000,000,000 package for you to play with," the director said, noting ODOT must stretch resources to meet rising construction costs. She said $3.2 billion of that package is slated for the coming construction season…
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