Evansville to Indianapolis I-69 extension finished – Indiana updates.

Historic Moment as I-69 Extension Completed

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The end of a 16-year, $4 billion project to extend I-69 from Evansville to Indianapolis came on Aug. 6, 2024, when officials opened the I-69/I-465 interchange on Indy’s southwest side.

After decades of planning and construction, the I-69 extension project was finally completed with the opening of the I-69/I-465 interchange. This marked a significant milestone in Indiana’s transportation infrastructure and allowed for seamless travel from Evansville to the Canadian border at Port Huron, Michigan. The project faced challenges and delays over the years, but the determination of state leaders and the support of the people of Indiana led to its successful completion.

Former Govs. Mike Pence and Mitch Daniels, along with Gov. Eric Holcomb, were present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the interchange, symbolizing the culmination of years of effort and dedication to the project. Despite opposition from various groups, including farmers, budget hawks, and environmentalists, work on the 142-mile stretch of interstate began in 2010. The project, known as "Finish Line I-69," spanned multiple gubernatorial administrations and required significant resources to finish.

Key Points:

• The completion of the I-69/I-465 interchange marks the end of a 16-year, $4 billion project to extend I-69 from Evansville to Indianapolis.
• Former Govs. Mike Pence and Mitch Daniels, along with Gov. Eric Holcomb, were present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the interchange.
• The I-69 extension project faced opposition from various groups but ultimately was completed through the determination of state leaders and the support of Indiana residents.
• Work on the final section of the I-69 corridor began in 2022 as part of the I-69 Finish Line project, which upgraded nearly 30 miles of State Road 37 to interstate standards.
• Crews from the Indiana Department of Transportation are putting the finishing touches on the interchange, with landscaping and cleanup activities scheduled for the spring.

  In conclusion, the opening of the I-69/I-465 interchange represents a historic moment for Indiana’s transportation infrastructure. This completion of the I-69 extension project was a long-awaited achievement that will benefit residents and travelers for years to come. Despite the challenges and delays faced along the way, the determination of state leaders and the support of the community were instrumental in seeing the project through to its completion.

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