Officials say a bi-state agreement between Indiana and Kentucky for the planned the I-69 bridge over the Ohio River is a step closer to reality. WNIN’s John Gibson has details:
The states have signed an initial Memorandum of Agreement to allow preliminary development and financial planning for Section 2 of the project.
Section 1 work is already underway in the Henderson area.
In a release, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb called it a “generational project” that will improve connectivity for all Hoosiers.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called the I-69 bridge a “top priority” and says the agreement is a “critical first step” toward construction of the bridge.
This initial phase of Section 2 will focus on preliminary engineering services, cost estimates, right-of-way plans, traffic and revenue forecasting, and other services.
Plans call for a four-lane toll bridge east of the existing Twin Bridges, with a completion date of 2031.
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