The revive 35 project seeks to address persistent disparities exacerbated by the construction of route US-35 through the center of dayton, bifurcating communities and precipitating years of economic…

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the City of Dayton $2.5 million on March 5, 2026, under the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 20.940) to conduct a planning study addressing persistent disparities caused by US Route 35's construction through downtown Dayton.

The REVIVE 35 project will directly engage residents, community leaders, and key stakeholders in impacted areas to develop solutions addressing inequities deepened by US-35 infrastructure. The planning study will review and redesign the US-35 corridor, including at-grade intersections, interchanges, and related roadways, to explore the possibility of removing, retrofitting, or addressing elements that hinder mobility, safety, and contribute to environmental and public health issues.

Work is performed in Dayton, Ohio, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2028. The award is classified as a Project Grant with $2.5 million obligated.

The revive 35 project seeks to address persistent disparities exacerbated by the construction of route US-35 through the center of dayton, bifurcating communities and precipitating years of economic decline. The proposed planning project will directly engage residents, community leaders, and key stakeholders in impacted areas and develop solutions to address the marked inequities deepened by the construction of US-35. The proposed planning study will review and redesign the configuration of the US-35 corridor, including at-grade intersections, interchanges, and related roadways, to explore the possibility of removing, retrofitting, or addressing elements that hinder mobility, safety, and contribute to environmental and public health issues.