Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission approves capital budget for 2026.

The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission has approved a $246.8 million capital budget for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining and modernizing one of the nation’s most vital transportation corridors. According to a news release “This capital plan reflects our responsibility to the millions of travelers and commercial drivers who rely on the Ohio Turnpike every year,” said Executive Director Ferzan Ahmed, P.E. “It’s a forward-looking investment in safety, mobility, and economic growth across Ohio. ”The 2026 capital budget includes funding from four key sources, with 94.8 percent primarily from tolls: the System Projects Fund ($213.0 million), Renewal and Replacement Fund ($17.9 million), Fuel Tax Fund ($13.0 million), and Service Plaza Capital Improvement Fund ($2.9 million).