Centerville expects just over $10 million in outside funding for its capital improvement program, meaning the net cost to the city will be about $13 million.
Roadway improvements just south of I-675 and Wilmington Pike are a big part of the plan, and are budgeted at $6.5 million. The changes are designed to accommodate traffic expected by planned mixed-use development Cornerstone of Centerville South.
“These roadway improvements are a critical step in supporting the Cornerstone of Centerville South development, ensuring we have the infrastructure in place to handle increased traffic and promote economic growth,” said Centerville City Manager Wayne Davis. “The Cornerstone North development has seen tremendous success.
“We’re working with U.S. Representative Mike Turner, State Legislator Tom Young, the Ohio Department of Transportation, Greene County, Sugarcreek Twp. and both the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and the Dayton Development Coalition aiming for a five-phase project that will improve traffic flow and safety in this busy area,” Davis said.
Environmental and design work for the Wilmington Pike/I-675 interchange work are budgeted at nearly $3.2 million.
“Investing in the design and environmental work for the Wilmington Pike interchange reflects our commitment to long-term planning and improving connectivity for residents, businesses and visitors alike,” Davis said. “This is critical to protecting safety and accommodating growth in the region, and it represents one more step in a process that has garnered strong support from lawmakers.”
In addition, Centerville will invest $3.7 million in repaving roadways in 2025, amounting to 11.7 lane miles. The city also plans to construct 1,500 feet of new sidewalk on Mapleton Drive and Thomas Paine Parkway combined.
Since 2017, Centerville has paved 67% of its 248 lane miles of roads, Roark said. “We are on our way to meeting our goals and what city council promised to the voters when the tax increase was committed,” he said.
The capital improvement program also includes $1.4 million for improving walkability, reducing traffic, improving parking connectivity and updating lighting and green space at the northwest corner of Uptown near the intersection of Main Street and West Franklin.
The CIP also includes $2.9 million for vehicle and equipment purchases, and nearly $3 million for buildings and improvements — including at the Centerville Municipal Building on West Spring Valley Road.
“We’re in the middle of a reshuffle at the moment, with new furniture, carpet and paint, but there’s going to be a bathroom renovation ... downstairs and the mayor’s office as well,” Roark said.
Included in that $3 million for buildings and improvements is just under $2 million for improvements to the course and clubhouse at Yankee Trace, he said.
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