Construction continues on the new diverging diamond interchange at I-75 and CR 99. The new interchange is one of numerous projects underway that will provide improved efficiency and safety as the corridor sees a boom of exciting, robust growth.
A boom of construction is in the works just about anywhere a person can look along the County 99 corridor near I-75 in Findlay. Signs of incredible growth – boundless construction barrels and vehicles, rows of soon-to-be-installed pipes, imposing heaps of dirt and gravel – all alive with constant motion as bustling workers transform the very landscape.
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 County Road 99 corridor is primed for the development underway.
“Our team has worked diligently to create an environment that attracts investment,” said Dan Sheaffer, executive director of Findlay Hancock County Economic Development and president / CEO of The Alliance. “The tremendous growth we’re witnessing in this area is a testament to our strategic planning and commitment to making it an appealing destination for businesses and residents alike. It’s very rewarding and exciting to see.”
A roundup of projects underway:
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 Spring of 2026. Over the course of the project ODOT crews will construct a new bridge and ramps south of the current bridge, replace the current bridge deck, reconstruct CR 99 along the north and south sides of the corridor, and install new signage, lighting and signals.
Sheetz, Inc.
Site improvements are underway – water and sewer have been installed, electric is in progress, and crews are widening CR 230 – to prepare for the groundbreaking of Sheetz Inc.’s $145 million facility for food preparation, distribution and offices this fall. The 511,704-square-foot facility will supply the company’s convenience stores and is expected to create 750 jobs. To be located north of CR 99 between CR 230 and CR 212, the Sheetz facility is slated for completion in spring or summer of 2026.
Sheetz Inc. will build a $150 million facility for food preparation, distribution, and offices north of CR 99 between CR 230 and CR 212. Crews are working to widen CR 230 in preparation for the project.
Just down the road, Sheetz will build a $3.7 million convenience store-restaurant-gas station with a carwash at the northeast corner of North Main Street and CR 99, scheduled to open toward the end of 2025. A second station was approved by Findlay Planning Commission last month near the intersection of Tiffin Avenue and Croy Drive in front of RP Home & Harvest.
Ohio Logistics
Construction began in July, and the foundation of Ohio Logistics’ new $15.8 million, state-of-the-art warehouse facility is taking shape. The 208,000 square foot building will be located a block south of CR 99, at the east side of Hamlet Drive and south of CR 212 and will serve local and regional industry. Currently, Ohio Logistics employs about 250 people at its Findlay locations, and the warehouse will result in 15 to 20 new jobs. The building will include 22 truck docks and is slated for completion by July 2025.
Construction is underway on Ohio Logistics new $15.8 million state-of-the-art warehouse facility, located a block south of CR 99, at the east side of Hamlet Drive and south of CR 212.
Ohio Logistics provides warehousing, transportation, and logistics services to assist customers in streamlining supply chain through mode and route optimization, carrier management, freight consolidation, reverse logistics, and freight payment and audit. The additional warehousing offered through the expansion will increase production capacity for its customers.
RaceTrac
RaceTrac is nearing completion of a new gas station-convenience store located north of CR 99 and just east of I-75. The 8,100 square-foot facility will employ 25 to 30 people, with a convenience store, 16-pump fueling station, five truck fueling lanes and a truck scale. An exciting added benefit of the project is that RaceTrac will extend Speedway Drive north toward property that has been annexed and zoned and is ready for future development.
RaceTrac is nearing completion of a new gas station-convenience store located north of CR 99 and just east of I-75. The lower photo shows construction extending Speedway Drive north toward property that has been annexed and zoned and is ready for future development.
Blanchard Valley Health System
Work has begun on BVHS’s Wellness Park, a $40 million group of facilities located on Wellness Way (formerly Technology Drive) off of CR 99. According to the BVHS website, the 73,000 square foot complex will establish a regional center for rheumatology, endocrinology, diabetes management and research. The complex will also house primary care, laboratory and imaging services, orthopedics and sports medicine, and physical therapy and rehab. BVHS’s new facilities will “create efficiencies through collaboration of complementary medical practices” and “address the healthcare needs of a growing portion of the BVHS service area,” the website states. This exciting development is slated for completion in early 2025.
A sign describes some of the facilities to be included in the Blanchard Valley Health System’s Wellness Park, a $40 million group of facilities located on Wellness Way (formerly Technology Drive) off of CR 99.
More Growth on the Way
- Construction has begun on Phase III of Horizon Point Villas’ expansion located south of CR 99 and east of Wellness Way (formerly Technology Drive). Phase III, by InvesTek Management Services, LLC, will include 86 additional units. The development’s Phases I and II are made up of 118 two and three-bedroom units with a patio and attached garage.
- A 374-unit townhome and apartment development by Casto Communities out of Columbus will be located to the east of Wellness Way, (formerly Technology Drive) off of County Road 99, just west of I-75 and south of the future expansion of Midwest Court. The project is slated to begin in April of 2025 and take 24 to 28 months to complete.
- A 94-unit condo development was approved in June by City of Findlay Planning Commission, to be made up of 47 buildings filed by Ron Siferd / Siferd Farms at the east end of Silver Creek Drive in Allen Township. The development was granted conditional approval by City of Findlay Planning Commission in June, pending annexation and compliance with a short list of directives.
- 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.
Work has begun on Phase III of Horizon Point Villas’ expansion located south of CR 99 and east of Wellness Way (formerly Technology Drive). Phase III, by InvesTek Management Services, LLC, will include 86 additional units.
