In 2009, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels pledged to complete the first three sections of the lengthy I-69 project from Evansville to Indianapolis by the year 2012, meaning this portion will be completed three years ahead of schedule and on a tighter budget.
The governor states that the major challenges in completing this section of the project is getting all real estate right of way purchased, completing the environmental documents and permits, and compiling and signing the construction contracts.
On the newly revved schedule, costs for this portion (the first three sections) are estimated at nearly $700 million for construction, which is less than previous estimates. The governor stated that the new aggressive schedule will cut back on costs, specifically in the amount that’s needed to acquire real estate for right of way and the costs of environmental impacts. In addition, the governor foresees a positive economic impact with the new schedule, with the project creating an estimated 5,000 new jobs.
Appraisals have begun in Daviess County, and Pike and Gibson County have crews out surveying the land in order to begin the appraisal process in those areas.
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