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Ohio designates a portion of I-270 in Franklin County as PFC Chris Dixon Memorial Highway

Original title: Designate PFC Chris Dixon Memorial Highway

Last action · March 18, 2026: Referred to TransportationSponsors: Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe and 5 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio House Bill 738 designates a four-mile stretch of Interstate 270 in Franklin County between mile markers 48 and 52 as the "PFC Chris Dixon Memorial Highway."

Why it matters

Changes only the honorary designation of a specific highway segment; no funding increases or service changes are authorized.

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

Motorists driving through the designated portion of Interstate 270 will encounter new memorial highway markers.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which section of the highway is being renamed?
The portion of Interstate 270 running in an easterly and westerly direction between mile marker 48 and mile marker 52 in Franklin County.
Who is authorized to erect the markers?
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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Mar 18, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to Transportation
  2. Mar 4, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Franklin County
locationFranklin County“Location of the designated highway segment”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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