Environmental Document Released For Next Phase of I-69 Construction
By: Michael C. Fehn
Updated: October 30, 2012
Another step in the ongoing construction of Interstate 69 between Evansville and Indianapolis.
On Tuesday, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced the release of the Tier 2 Draft Environmental Impact Statement for I-69 Section 5, which is said to improve travel times along existing State Road 37.
"The DEIS shows that I-69 is both feasible and constructible while minimizing environmental impacts," said INDOT Deputy Commissioner Samuel Sarvis. "Indiana is a national leader in innovative highway financing and construction, and INDOT is exploring all options to continue delivering this critical project at record speed."
The DEIS will be the subject of a public hearing on Thursday, December 6th in Monroe County. To view the document for yourself, click here. Construction on the new section could begin as early as next year.
On Tuesday, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced the release of the Tier 2 Draft Environmental Impact Statement for I-69 Section 5, which is said to improve travel times along existing State Road 37.
"The DEIS shows that I-69 is both feasible and constructible while minimizing environmental impacts," said INDOT Deputy Commissioner Samuel Sarvis. "Indiana is a national leader in innovative highway financing and construction, and INDOT is exploring all options to continue delivering this critical project at record speed."
The DEIS will be the subject of a public hearing on Thursday, December 6th in Monroe County. To view the document for yourself, click here. Construction on the new section could begin as early as next year.
