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Ohio secures $621,250 in infrastructure grants to support Kimberly-Clark expansion and local job growth
Funds will improve key intersections in Trumbull County, facilitating access for Kimberly-Clark’s new facility and supporting the creation and retention of nearly 1,800 jobs
The Trumbull County Transportation Improvement District (TID), in Ohio, has secured two grants totaling $621,250 to fund critical roadway upgrades aimed at supporting business development and job creation in the region. Officials say the improvements will help create nearly 700 new jobs and retain more than 1,100 existing ones.
A $500,000 grant will be allocated to improve the intersection at Mines Road and State Route 46 in Howland Township. The planned upgrades include the addition of a left-turn lane and a new traffic signal, designed to ease congestion and enhance road safety.
The funding builds upon a $200,000 grant received in 2024 for the project’s design phase. Local contributions of $50,000 were made by the Trumbull County Commissioners, the Trumbull County Engineer, and Howland Commons, LLC. In March 2025, the Commissioners also allocated $94,186.59 as a local match to help secure the new funding. Additionally, Howland Commons, LLC applied for a $90,000 Roadway Grant in May to help offset those costs.
According to TID officials, this intersection project is expected to create 205 jobs and retain 360 positions, benefiting employers in the Howland Commons Plaza and along Mines Road.
INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT KIMBERLY-CLARK INVESTMENT
The second grant, totaling $121,250, will cover design costs for intersection improvements along County Highway 69, also known as Pine Avenue. These upgrades are vital to accommodate increased traffic from Kimberly-Clark’s new facility, which is scheduled to begin operations later this year.
The project aims to enhance highway access for the company and surrounding businesses south of Pine Avenue, potentially creating 491 new jobs and preserving 764 more.
Local matching funds of $28,750 were provided by a partnership between the City of Warren, the Western Reserve Port Authority, and Howland Township. The infrastructure improvements span both Warren and Howland Township, reinforcing the collaborative nature of the effort.
