DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The US 35 Lane Expansion Project, which improved the corridor between I-75 in Dayton and I-675 in Greene County by increasing the route from two lanes to three lanes in each direction between Smithville Road and I-675, has been finished by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 7.

“The US 35 Corridor between Interstate 75 and 675 is key to moving traffic, goods, and services. These improvements over the past years only happen with the focus and support of the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission and the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce,” said Randy Chevalley, Deputy Director, Ohio Department of Transportation District 7. “The user’s patience has been appreciated during the construction phase and its long-term benefits will be realized for years to come.”

The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, the City of Riverside, and the District 7 of the Ohio Department of Transportation collaborated on this project.

The extra lane was built to US 35 between I-75 in Dayton and I-675 in Greene County to ease traffic congestion and increase safety.

“We have the responsibility of increasing access and ensuring equity for our residents,” said Brian O. Martin, AICP, Executive Director, Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission. “The roadway is now open to 3 lanes in each direction improving safety and reducing congestion for all to benefit.”

The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission performs planning and research functions for the Miami Valley, promoting livable and equitable communities, clean air and water, robust roadway, transit, and active transportation alternatives, and strategic community plans.

Preble, Darke, and Shelby Counties are members of the Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) of the MVRPC. MVRPC is in charge of transportation planning in Greene, Montgomery, Miami, and parts of northern Warren County.