INDOT is spending $30 million on environmental mitigation in Section 4 of I-69, which runs from the Crane Naval Base to Bloomington.
The state is holding a series of open houses that began yesterday in Indianapolis with more open houses set across the entire state through May 14.
Officials say they are cautiously optimistic there won’t be any backlash from INDOT for years of opposition to the road from county leaders.
A Monroe County judge has heard a case brought by the Indiana Department of Transportation against a pair of longtime Interstate 69 opponents.
The Indiana Department of Transportation recently awarded a 58-million dollar contract for construction on the road between 146th Street and 169th Street.
Construction began Friday behind the home of long-time I-69 detractors Thomas and Sandra Tokarski
INDOT is closing Carter Road on the southwest side of Monroe County beginning Monday, but some residents say they did not receive enough advanced warning.
White Construction has been chosen to complete construction on Section 4 of I-69.
Road crews will create temporary patches with small stones and liquid asphalt as rising temperatures this week cause potholes.
Transportation officials are beginning to ponder what is next after the proceeds from leasing the Indiana Toll Road run out.