Fund 23 Connect
Move the existing U.S. 23 corridor plan into funded improvements. Prioritize justified work that improves safety, makes trips more reliable, and protects local access.
Read ODOT’s action plan ↗top of page
Fix U.S. 23.
Move 23 Connect forward.
Practical improvements today. No Build on the studied bypass.
Our position
Invest in practical improvements to the road people already use. Make the next decision with complete costs and clear evidence.
Choose No Build on the bypass
US23FIX opposes the proposed US 23 / I-71 Connector. We believe its land impacts, costs, and long-term risks are not justified by the benefits presented.
Official ODOT project site ↗Why we support 23 Connect
Read why US23FIX supports funding practical improvements to existing U.S. 23 and opposes the studied US 23 / I-71 Connector.
We will update our position after reviewing the connector report expected October 1, 2026.
What you can do now
Choose an opportunity and make your voice heard.
MORPC survey · Open through October 2026
Help shape Central Ohio’s transportation future.
Tell MORPC what matters for your daily trips. Share your priorities for the 2028–2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, from safer roads to reliable travel and local access.
Take MORPC’s survey ↗Shape Marion’s land-use plan
Help Marion County and the City of Marion plan for development, land preservation, and farmland protection.
Why this mattersLand-use choices shape where development goes and what is preserved. Speak up for working farms, rural character, and existing communities.
About 5 minutes, according to the project flyer.
Write your state legislators
Ask your Ohio representative and senator to fund justified 23 Connect improvements, support No Build on the bypass, and require complete project costs.
Why this mattersState lawmakers set transportation funding priorities. Tell them why fixing existing U.S. 23 should come before committing Ohio to a new connector.
News and resources
News & timeline →Follow the projects, original reporting, and US23FIX commentary.Community Guide →Understand local impacts and find useful starting points.Resource Library →Read original plans, meeting materials, and source documents.
US23FIX is an independent community advocacy site. Review the source materials and share your own views.
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