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SB 455OHIOSession 136State Billin committee

Ohio designates portion of I-70 in Franklin County as Col. George A. Martin Memorial Highway

Original title: Designate Col. George A. Martin Memorial Highway

Last action · June 10, 2026: Referred to TransportationSponsor: Hearcel Craig

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio lawmakers have introduced a measure to designate a specific stretch of Interstate 70 in Franklin County as the "Col. George A. Martin Memorial Highway."

Why it matters

Changes only the official honorary designation of a roadway section; no funding, construction, or maintenance changes are authorized.

Background

Memorial highway designations in Ohio are enacted by the General Assembly through additions to the state's Revised Code. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Franklin County motorists

Drivers traveling the designated portion of I-70 will see new honorary memorial highway markers.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change speed limits or road maintenance on I-70?

No. The legislation only establishes an honorary designation and permits the placement of memorial markers.

Which specific section of the interstate is affected?

The designated portion covers the westbound and eastbound lanes between the Main Street and Bexley exit and the Miller Avenue and Kelton Avenue exit within Franklin County.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Jun 10, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to Transportation
Jun 8, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced

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Connected Entities

Franklin County, Col. George A. Martin

locationFranklin County“County where the designated highway section is located”Map →

PersonCol. George A. Martin“Honoree for whom the highway portion is named”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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