Posted on 06/23/2021 4:20:21 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
The state of Indiana has committed $475 million for what it calls “transformational” road infrastructure projects throughout the state.
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the state would commit $75 million for improvements to 48 miles of U.S. 231, $200 million for a 25-mile extension of State Road 101 and $200 million to the Indiana approach to the Interstate 69 Ohio River Crossing.
“Indiana’s location and extensive transportation network make our state one of the most attractive places in the country to do business and create jobs,” Holcomb said in a press release. “These projects will better connect our communities, enhance commerce within and beyond our borders and deliver value for Hoosiers for generations to come.”
U.S. 231 IMPROVEMENTS
The $75 million allocation will add travel lanes, passing lanes and intersection improvements to “strategic locations” in the 48-mile corridor of U.S. 231 between Interstate 64 near Dale and I-64 near Crane.
The project, expected to begin in 2022, will take place on a section of U.S. 231 that could be part of a proposed Mid-States Corridor, a cross-state highway that would connect portions of southwestern Indiana to I-69.
The exact location of the corridor is expected to be finalized this fall.
Critics of the project said it could destroy some of the most pristine wilderness in the state and potentially harm and threaten endangered species that live along the proposed corridor routes.
(Excerpt) Read more at indianaenvironmentalreporter.org ...
PING!
LOL!
could of used they money to completely rebuild the infrastrure of all their cities (water lines, sewer, power, etc) and added high speed internet in the process.
But nope! blowing it, like they always do!
Most of these are needed projects to cope with increased traffic. This is a basic state responsibility.
Most of these are needed projects to cope with increased traffic. This is a basic state responsibility.
Oops, sorry for the duplicate posts
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