More than $9 million in state funding is being awarded for infrastructure improvements across Ohio, with Allen County receiving $2 million for road upgrades tied to economic development.

Allen County Commissioners approved more than $600,000 in grant funding for improvements at the Allen County Airport. The funds will be used for drainage reconstruction design and upgrades to apron lighting to enhance safety and operations.

The City of Lima is asking residents to fill out a quick survey in order to benefit the community. The survey, located on the City of Lima's website, is asking for input on housing needs, public services, infrastructure improvements, and fair housing.

Dionne Dickey, a community development specialist for the city of Lima, said resident input plays a direct role in how funding is allocated.

“It helps to determine where funding that we receive needs to go. Plain and simple, the city of Lima receives some federal dollars in the form of the Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds. And those dollars are determined by what is needed here in Lima.”

Governor Mike DeWine announced $137.5 million for 55 projects across the state, including $4,550,000 to build a roundabout at the intersection of SR 81 and CR 15 on the Allen/Hardin County line.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn today announced $137.5 million in funding for 55 new traffic safety projects in 41 counties across the state.