WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) announced a $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to Franklin County Engineer. This grant will support a project that will replace two bridges along Alum Creek Drive and widen the road to reduce the traffic burden connecting State Route 317 and Groveport Road.
Part of this funding was made available through Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) appropriations, which Rep. Carey supported.
“I am thrilled to see $25 million that I helped secure reach Franklin County. This money will be a direct benefit for our residents by adding a third lane each way on Alum Creek Drive and making it easier for residents to get between SR-317 and Groveport Road,” Rep. Carey said. “I was proud to support the bill that provided these funds, and I look forward to seeing how it improves our infrastructure in central Ohio.”
Full grant details can be found below:
- $25,000,000 FY25 DOT BUILD grant to Franklin County Engineer (Franklin County, Ohio) for a project to widen Alum Creek Drive, adding a third through lane in each direction between State Route 317 (London-Groveport Road) and Groveport Road, spanning approximately 2.6 miles. The project will also include the construction of pedestrian facilities, including a concrete sidewalk and an asphalt shared-use path. Additionally, the two bridges over Big Walnut Creek will be replaced.
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