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I-69
Green group: I-69 will drain money from other projects
August 9, 2011
Associated PressIndiana's 142-mile extension of Interstate 69 between Indianapolis and Evansville will siphon hundreds of millions of
dollars away from other road and bridge projects in coming years, according to a report from an environmental group.
MoreEnvironmental groups sue to block I-69 construction
August 2, 2011
Associated PressCitizens for Appropriate Rural Roads and the I-69 Accountability Project said the road expansion would violate federal environmental
laws.
MoreNotorious I-69 interchange slated for big upgrade
July 16, 2011
Chris O'MalleyGetting onto and off of Interstate 69 at the 116th Street exit has long been a nail-biting experience, but traffic planners
are about to propose reconstruction to unplug the bottleneck.
MoreControversial legislation could lead to truck-only toll lanes on I-70
April 9, 2011
Chris O'MalleyTruck-only toll lanes along Interstate 70 are among potential projects that could result from a controversial bill that would
allow the governor to authorize toll roads without an OK from the Legislature.
MoreGroups file suit to stop I-69 work downstate
February 10, 2011
IBJ Staff, Chris O'MalleyEnvironmental and citizens groups seek to stop construction of the 142-mile link between Evansville and Indianapolis, saying
it will destroy valuable natural resources.
MoreIndiana will spend $77 million to reduce impact of new I-69
October 23, 2010
Associated PressEnvironmentalists not impressed, say state is doing the minimum to comply with federal law.
MoreDaniels criticized for lopping costs on I-69 extension
July 24, 2010
Chris O'MalleyDetractors of new-terrain route say cost cuts undermine economic development premise for extending the interstate.
MoreOpponents claim I-69 extension a drain on other road projects
July 24, 2010
Chris O'MalleySome opponents of the Interstate 69 extension says it’s not too late to kill the project even
though concrete has been poured for two miles in southern Indiana, and another 60 miles or so is under construction or in
an engineering phase.
MoreBuilding demolition to begin along Interstate 69
July 19, 2010
Chris O'MalleyBulldozers await an office complex that previously served as headquarters to August Mack Environmental. It'll be the first
building demolished along Interstate 69 to make way for highway expansion.
MoreMeetings start public discussion of regional transit plan
February 16, 2010
Indy Connect will hold its first public forum Tuesday evening to begin the process of gathering public input on a regional
transportation plan that proposes raising taxes to build a light-rail line, improve bus service and expand roadways.
MoreTraffic technology handy after propane tanker explosion
November 28, 2009
Chris O'MalleyA complex system of signs along Indianapolis' interstate highway system was pressed into action after a propane tanker exploded
in October near I-465 and I-69.
MoreSuburban counties building outer loop to avoid Indianapolis
November 7, 2009
Chris O'MalleyCounties wanting to speed traffic among suburbs are building highways to avoid having to travel into Indianapolis. The result,
a 100-mile outer loop beyond Interstate 465, won't be completed for years, and it won't be built to consistent standards,
but it might help ease congestion.
MoreI-465 bridge in Indianapolis reopens after blast
October 25, 2009
Associated PressThe left eastbound lane over the eastbound bridge and the Interstate 69 southbound ramp to I-465 southbound will remain closed
through midweek as crews continue repair work.
MoreStretch of I-465 westbound reopens, several ramps still closed
October 23, 2009
The westbound lane of Interstate 465 reopened Friday afternoon on the city's northeast side following the tanker explosion
Thursday that closed parts of the expressway in both directions.
MoreI-69 reopens; I-465 still closed following explosion
October 22, 2009
IBJ Staff and Associated PressIndiana State Police are cautioning motorists to steer clear of Interstates 465 and 69 on the northeast side of the city this
evening following a propane tanker explosion that closed the roadways.
MoreHuge truck explosion clogs north-side traffic
October 22, 2009
IBJ Staff and Associated PressA liquid propane tanker exploded on a highway ramp Thursday morning, closing Interstates 69 and 465 on the north side of Indianapolis.
According to initial TV reports, the closure could be long term due to structural damage caused by the explosion.
MoreINDOT hires executive to manage Interstate 69 extension
July 27, 2009
IBJ StaffCost management was the operative phrase in the introduction this month of a highway executive to manage the Interstate
69 extension to Evansville.
MorePrice tag for I-69 project growing
April 20, 2009
Chris O'MalleyThe environmental report shows that the extension for Interstate 69 will cost at least $3 billion.
MoreHalf-billion-dollar traffic plan considered for northeast side
October 15, 2007
Chris O'MalleyWhether it's southbound I-69 traffic backed up almost to Noblesville, or northbound I-465 traffic a parking lot all the way
to 56th Street, the northeast highway system is grossly inadequate at peak hours. But a report issued last month by an INDOT
consultant shows a radical, $600 million reconfiguration is in the works.
MoreProposed highway could ease congestion, but transit backers say it won't
November 20, 2006
Chris O'MalleyA 2005 study for the state says an outer highway loop-like the one Gov. Mitch Daniels proposed Nov. 9-would reduce traffic
northeast of the city, potentially splashing cold water on a rapid transit plan. But supporters aren't backing down.
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