Build 6-lane I-69 bridge. ⢠Remove both US 41 bridges from service. ⢠Reconstruct US 60 interchange and new intercha
Indiana and Kentucky are committed to improving the I-69 corridor by creating an I-69 Ohio River Crossing between Evansville and Henderson.
Preliminary Alternatives
Howard Frankland Bridge Howard Frankland Bridge This is what we areaccommodate proposing to build 2020. This is how we alternatives would rail transit in the The Project Team has developed preliminary for each corridor toin include the future. number of lanes
needed for long-term cross-river mobility, how each alternative meets that need, potential property impacts and financial feasibility. A preferred alternative is expected to be identified this fall.
West Alternative 1 Howard Frankland Bridge
• Build 4-lane I-69 bridge
This is what we are proposing to build in 2020.
• Retain one US 41 bridge for local traffic • Reconstruct US 60 interchange and new interchanges at Watson Lane and US 41/Veterans Memorial Parkway (north end) • Maintain visibility to remaining businesses with all cross-river traffic • Alignment shifted to avoid Eagle Slough
New I-69 Bridge
US 41 Bridge
West Alternative 2 • Build 6-lane I-69 bridge
• Remove both US 41 bridges from service • Reconstruct US 60 interchange and new Howard Frankland Bridge interchanges at Watson Wolf ThisLane, is how weHills/Stratman would accommodate rail transit in the future. Road, Nugent Drive and US 41/Veterans Memorial Parkway (north end) Howard Frankland Bridge • Primarily avoids businesses on the east side of Howard Frankland Bridge US 41 while maintaining access via frontage road
This is what we are proposing to build in 2
This is how we would accommodate rail transit in the future.
New I-69 Bridge
• Alignment shifted to avoid Eagle Slough
Central Alternative 1 • Build 4-lane I-69 bridge • Retain one US 41 bridge for local traffic • New interchanges at US 41 (south end), US 60 and Veterans Memorial Parkway • Bypasses the US 41 corridor • Alignment shifted to avoid wetland mitigation site and historic properties at US 60
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The Project Team is preparing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is required by the National Environmental Policy Act for large, federally-funded projects such as I-69 ORX.
The detailed document will include a full description of the affected environment, a range of reasonable alternatives and an analysis of the benefits and impacts of each alternative.
DEIS Considerations
DEIS Considerations Purpose and Need
Construction
Costs
The DEIS is a tool for decision making. The information gathered will allow executive leadership in both states to make an informed decision to deliver an I-69 ORX.
Modeling
Public Involvement
Properties Impacted
Funding Solutions
Human Environment
Natural Environment
What’s Next
Now – Summer 2018
Fall 2018
Fall 2019
Field work, engineering analyses, traffic forecasting and preliminary design work continue.
Preferred alternative is identified, and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is published. Public Hearings held on DEIS.
The Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision are expected.
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