Rep. Sweeney Announces TRAC Approval of Cuyahoga County Transportation Projects
COLUMBUS – State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney (D-Westlake) today announced new state transportation investments in Cuyahoga County following the approval of $123.1 million in major infrastructure funding by the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC).
The funding package includes two key projects in Cuyahoga County focused on improving safety, modernizing critical infrastructure, and strengthening the region’s economic competitiveness.
“Investments like these are about more than roads and rails—they’re about connecting people to opportunity, supporting economic growth, and making our communities safer and more accessible,” said Rep. Sweeney. “Northeast Ohio continues to demonstrate the need for strategic infrastructure funding, and I’m encouraged to see these priorities reflected in TRAC’s latest approvals.”
TRAC approved funding for the following Northeast Ohio projects:
- $35 million (FY27) for roadway improvements to the I-71/Snow Road interchange and ramps in Brook Park
- $10 million (FY27) for light rail track reconstruction for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Both projects are part of TRAC’s Tier I funding list, meaning they are scheduled for construction within the state’s four-year transportation plan.
These investments are especially significant for one of the region’s key economic corridors. Improvements to the I-71/Snow Road interchange will support access to major job centers near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and the Aerozone, helping to move people and goods more efficiently while supporting continued economic growth across Northeast Ohio.
The Transportation Review Advisory Council was established under Ohio law to guide investments in major transportation capacity projects across the state. Projects are evaluated annually and placed into tiers based on their readiness for construction, with Tier I projects prioritized for near-term delivery.