DeWine opens new Ohio rest areas as truck traffic surge looms. See map

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine unveiled new rest areas on Interstates 70 and 77 this week.

Ohio is adding 33 new rest stops for truck drivers and upgrading 40 existing rest areas by 2026.

The rest areas will feature amenities such as dog trails, rocking chairs, Storybook Trails, and universal changing stations.

Ohio expects a 26% increase in freight volume over the next 20 years.

Ohio is expecting a surge in semi-truck traffic in the coming years , according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.

And state officials are already preparing for it, with a project to add 33 new rest stops specifically designed for truck drivers to stop and rest, Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced . But an ongoing project to add 36 rest areas and upgrade another 40 will give all drivers