Slideshow: Interstate 69 Opens

People walk along I-69 on Nov. 19, 2012, the day the first three sections of the interstate were officially opened.

A view from an overpass of I-69 near Evansville.

Gov. Mitch Daniels gathers with I-69 supporters to celebrate the opening of the interstate.

Governor Mitch Daniels speaks to a crowd gathered in Evansville on the day the official opening of the first three sections of I-69

Gov. Mitch Daniels and I-69 supporters gather to celebrate the opening of the interstate.

Gov. Mitch Daniels cuts a banner signifying the opening of Interstate 69.

Gov. Mitch Daniels cuts the I-69 banner to celebrate its opening.

Gov. Mitch Daniels prepares to drive on I-69 from Evansville to Washington, Ind.

Gov. Mitch Daniels rides down I-69 near Evansville.

A group of I-69 supporters appear on stage during a celebration for the road's opening.

Gov. Mitch Daniels speaks to a crowd of I-69 supports in Washington, Ind., who gathered to celebrate the opening of I-69.

David Graham, one of the men who led the initiative to build I-69, speaks on stage during a celebration for the opening of the first three sections of the interstate.

Naval Surface Warfare Crane officials pose in front of a tank. I-69 runs next to Crane.

Cars are parked along I-69.