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A water pipeline extending approximately 50 miles from Tippecanoe County to Boone County is being planned.
The Mid States Corridor Project will provide a link between southern Indiana by extending 54 from I-64/IS Highway 231 to I-69 at the existing US Highway 231 interchange.
Project located at the I-69 Ohio River Crossing from Evansville, Indiana through Henderson, Kentucky. The connection via the I-69 Ohio River Crossing will provide better access between Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky by reducing congestion and increasing safety among drivers.
Soldiers Home Road is a minor arterial and scheduled for reconstruction in two sections. It will be reconstructed to an urban design with striped bike lanes, a trail and a sidewalk. A roundabout will be added along with new left turn lanes, lighting, a drainage system and more.
The Indiana Department of Transportation will use state and federal funds to increase access to I-65 at US 52. Currently, the interchange only allows partial access requiring motorists to use SR 47 or SR 32 to access east and west of I-65.
East of SR 32/East Street intersection in Westfield to SR 32/Mensa Drive intersection in Noblesville, extending about five miles.
SR 32 from 3.69 miles west of SR 75 to 0.5 mile west of I-65. The project will allow corrections to the deterioration of the pavement. Additionally, the project will address the confusion of the entrance and exit of the gas station located on the corner of SR 32/SR 75. The passing lanes with allow faster traffic opportunity to pass while still allowing slower traffic to flow.
East side of High Street from Arden Drive to Hunter Avenue. Project scope includes construction of a multiuse path and modernization of the two existing traffic signals within the project limits.
Pierce Road From US 31 to Miami Highway near Lakeville, Indiana in St. Joseph County. The Pierce Road Corridor Reconstruction consists of improving the functional use of Pierce Road by reconstructing the roadway to provide safe lane widths and shoulders, building a structurally sufficient road subbase for heavy truck and agricultural traffic, and improving the roadside drainage.
Located on US 20 from 39 to Fail Road in Rolling Prarie, Indiana. This INDOT project will add a center lane to create additional safety for drivers traveling on US 20, as well as other safety measures.
Alerts & Project Updates
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) recently announced major progress in the Mid-States Corridor Project, a proposed north-south highway designed to connect State Road 66 near Rockport with Interstate 69. This project, which aims to improve safety, mobility, and economic growth in southern Indiana, continues to move toward its 2027 construction start date.
Top seven things you need to know. Detailed FAQ regarding IDEC, the LEAP Lafayette to Lebanon project and proposed 50 mile water pipeline, and your eminent domain rights.
INDOT will host a public hearing regarding the I-65 and US 52 Interchange Improvement Project (Boone County) on June 17, 2024.
This project involves relocating the existing I-65/US 52 interchange to approximately 0.28 mile north of existing CR 300 N, and constructing a conventional diverging diamond interchange. US 52 will be realigned to travel in an east/west direction to the new interchange location.
The project will include a significant number of eminent domain takings, including approximately 66.7 acres of permanent right-of-way (ROW), approximately 1.1 acres of temporary ROW, one relocation.
The ProPEL Indy project was created by INDOT to address the next 20 years of investment in transportation infrastructure.
According to INDOT, the project has identified bridge and pavement conditions, safety, mobility, and multimodal connectivity issues.
INDOT will host public meetings on several dates in June 2024 regarding the completed study and potential project plans.
INDOT has announced a new roadway improvement project for SR 32 (Boone County) that will very likely include eminent domain takings of property. The SR 32 project includes the realignment of approx. four miles of SR 32 from Enterprise Boulevard to CR 500 W.
INDOT Seeking Public Comment on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment | Please review the proposed amendments. To find out if you live in an MPO area, please follow a link to this interactive map.
The public comment period is open through Sunday, May 12, 2024.
The project involves a widening of the road and a walking path that will ultimately take between 25 and 30 feet on each side of the current SR 32 roadway. It will extend approximately five miles from Westfield to Noblesville. The project aims to reduce congestion-related crashes by adding roundabouts to at least seven intersections. The Preliminary Design and Environmental Studies are complete; next in 2024, Land Acquisition and Final Design Permitting will begin. Construction is scheduled to start in 2026.
INDOT has halted the $200 million Link 101 road project. Two alternative options haven now been proposed, aiming to minimize the project's impact on the rural landscape while still addressing transportation needs. These alternatives involve either utilizing existing roadways with rehabilitation measures or expanding existing state highways without constructing new roads.
A Public Hearing is planned for Tuesday, April 9, to present the proposed improvements and gather public input on the SR 47 project. There will be eminent domain takings of property that are related to this improvement project in Sheridan, Indiana.
The Mid States Corridor Project will provide a link between southern Indiana by extending 54 from I-64/IS Highway 231 to I-69 at the existing US Highway 231 interchange. The affected counties will include Spencer, Dubois, Perry, Warrick, Pike, Daviess, Crawford, Orange, Martin, Lawrence, Greene and Monroe.
Experienced Eminent Domain Attorneys Make A Difference
Indiana Property Rights attorneys have extensive experience with eminent domain law, as well as the effect a property taking has on an owner’s mortgage, property taxes and other significant considerations.
And, although compensation is usually the most important factor for a landowner, there may be other concerns that an attorney can assist with including access issues, signage, relocation, and zoning.
