I–75 / County Road 99 Diverging Diamond Prepares the Way for Booming Growth
Construction projects exploded in 2024 along the I-75 / County Road 99 corridor as a new diverging diamond interchange – a catalyst of growth – takes shape. The construction is an exciting result of strategic planning and preparation on the part of Findlay·Hancock County Economic Development, the City of Findlay, Hancock County and other local officials – a culmination of nearly 10 years of foresight.
From leading the charge for the diverging diamond interchange now under construction by the Ohio Department of Transportation, to site and utility planning and preparation, land acquisition, helping to fund housing studies, and more, the FHCED staff worked strategically to create an environment to attract investment.
An updated look at what’s happening:
The Diverging Diamond Interchange
Construction began in June on the new diverging diamond, a redesign of the I-75 / CR 99 interchange that will improve safety and travel efficiency in this rapidly growing area. The $30.8 million upgrade is due for completion in Summer of 2026.
Sheetz Inc.
Construction began in October on a $169 million facility for food preparation, distribution and offices. The 511,704-square-foot facility will supply Sheetz’s convenience stores and is expected to create 700 jobs over the next five years. Located north of CR 99 between CR 230 and CR 212, the Sheetz facility is slated for completion in spring or summer of 2026.
Construction on Sheetz’s $169 million facility for food preparation, distribution and offices began in October.
Blanchard Valley Health System’s Wellness Park
A $40 million group of facilities located on Wellness Way (formerly Technology Drive) off of CR 99, Wellness Park is designed to provide collaborative, comprehensive care in one centralized location. Services include primary care, endocrinology, diabetes management, rheumatology, orthopedics, pediatric rehabilitation, and a range of rehabilitation therapies (physical, occupational, and speech), as well as imaging and laboratory services. Wellness Park will employ about 150 associates and was designed to provide exceptional care in a strategically functional and attractive environment. Appointments in some areas of care are shifting to the 75,000 square foot complex – touted as a convenient and accessible location near I-75 – in December.
Some appointments are shifting in December to Wellness Park, BVHS’s new $40 million group of collaborative care facilities.
Ohio Logistics
Construction began in July on Ohio Logistics’ new $15.8 million, state-of-the-art warehouse facility. The 208,000 square foot building is located a block south of CR 99, at the east side of Hamlet Drive and south of CR 212 and will increase production capacity for its customers. Ohio Logistics employs about 250 people at its Findlay locations; the new warehouse will create 15 to 20 new jobs.
Ohio Logistics’ new $15.8 million, state-of-the-art warehouse facility, begun in July, is taking shape.
Kreate
Workers broke ground this fall on Kreate’s $13 million state-of-the-art facility at the north end of Industrial Drive. The 187,500 square-foot facility – to be completed in fall of 2025 – will add 50 new jobs and marks the first phase of a larger expansion. Kreate is a vertically integrated design, manufacturing, and distribution company with multiple locations nationwide. A product development company, Kreate is focused on reimagining product categories for today’s consumers.
Construction continues on Kreate’s $13 million state-of-the-art facility that will add 50 new jobs.
RaceTrac
On Dec. 12, RaceTrac will celebrate its grand opening for a new gas station-convenience store located on the north side of CR 99 and just east of I-75. The 8,100 square-foot facility employs approximately 30 people. An exciting added economic benefit, RaceTrac will extend Speedway Drive north toward property that has been annexed and zoned and is ready for future development.
RaceTrac’s gas station convenience store grand opening is slated for Dec. 12.
Finally, an application for site plan review was approved by City of Findlay Planning Commission in September for a 153-unit hotel, parking lot and retention pond located on Lot 1 of the Dale Park Subdivision, at the intersection of County Road 99 and Mardic Drive. Coming soon!
