The democratic gubernatorial candidate also spoke about hopes for a revised I-69 plan that might benefit local businesses.
Three options for the interchange between I-69 and SR 37 are now available for the public to view and comment on.
Washington is considering annexing an area that is in the route of the I-69.
Section 5 of I-69 includes a number of options for interchanges along a route which mostly follows the existing State Road 37.
Officials from INDOT broke ground on the section of Interstate 69 that will connect NSA-Crane with Monroe County just south of Bloomington.
The ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. about 16 miles southwest of Bloomington.
INDOT is holding a meeting Monday evening to present its plans for the next section of I-69 to the public.
A formal presentation will be presented, followed by a question and answer session. INDOT will then take public feedback on the plans.
A judge ruled Thursday that INDOT does have a right to be on the land, even though it is owned by a private citizen.
Indiana's two U.S. Senators voted Wednesday against a federal transportation bill they say would reduce funding to the state.