Politics
ODOT Road Construction Season and Dayton City Projects Advance Local Infrastructure Work
Dayton residents will see road work on Salem Avenue and Keowee Street alongside airport and water system upgrades funded through state and local contracts.
How we reported this
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Transportation launched the 2025 road construction season in Dayton with a statewide investment of $3.2 billion in road improvements, bridge updates and safety projects. The Highway Safety Improvement Program funding rose to $191 million for the 2026-2027 budget period. Dayton region projects received $55 million of that total, equal to 44 percent of the state allocation, according to the Dayton Area Chamber.
Airport and City Commission Actions
The Dayton International Airport obtained more than $78 million from the All Ohio Future Fund for aprons, taxiways and roadwork on 150 acres across Dayton, Union and Butler Township. In April 2026 the Dayton City Commission approved an $11.4 million contract for water lab expansion and a $600,000 contract for an ERP system to support infrastructure management.
These allocations directly affect daily travel, water services and airport operations for residents in Dayton and nearby townships. Road resurfacing and safety changes on Salem Avenue and Keowee Street are scheduled to begin in spring 2026 and run through the end of 2027. Keowee Street Safety Improvements will reduce lanes and add multi-use paths across the city.
Project Timeline and Local Effects
Residents can expect lane changes and construction activity on Salem Avenue starting next spring, with completion targeted for late 2027. The multi-use paths on Keowee Street are intended to serve pedestrians and cyclists alongside vehicle traffic. Airport apron and taxiway construction will support operations serving the listed townships.
The Dayton City Commission actions in April 2026 provide the contractual basis for the water lab expansion and ERP implementation. Work under the ODOT program and the listed local contracts is expected to proceed on the announced schedules without additional citywide timelines stated in the available records.